India sends millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses to neighbouring countries; US, Brazil, WHO lauds the efforts

India sends millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses to neighbouring countries; US, Brazil, WHO lauds the efforts

The World Health Organisation also appreciation Indian effort to send out vaccines. At a time when India has started its own vaccination drive (said to be largest in the world) against COVID-19 infection, the country has stepped up equally to support its neighbouring countries. On January 20 this year, India started handing out free vaccine … Read more

Centre warns about fake Co-WIN apps – ET HealthWorld

Centre warns about fake Co-WIN apps – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: The Union health ministry on Wednesday warned people about fake mobile applications that sound similar to the upcoming official application, Co-WIN, and asked them not to download or share personal information on these apps. When the Covid vaccine is made available, people in priority categories will have to first get themselves registered on … Read more

Covid-19 vaccine: Mumbai’s Cooper hospital to get ready for vaccination drive by tonight

Covid-19 vaccine: Mumbai’s Cooper hospital to get ready for vaccination drive by tonight

Apart from the changes in the physical structure which have been incorporated to turn it into a vaccination facility, special medical arrangements have also been made at the facility to take care of all exigencies at the centre. (Credit: The Indian Express) As the state government authorities prepare the groundwork for the Coronavirus vaccination drive, … Read more

Vaccination drive: Vaccine schedule to be out soon, manufacturers asked to ship vaccine doses at 30 locations

Vaccination drive: Vaccine schedule to be out soon, manufacturers asked to ship vaccine doses at 30 locations

Terming the vaccination of about 70 lakh health workers as the first wave of the first phase of vaccination drive, Dr Paul said that it would be easier to vaccinate health workers as they are already present at the healthcare facilities. After the Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) approved the emergency use of two … Read more

The first wave of COVID-19 vaccines is here, but is it too soon?

The first wave of COVID-19 vaccines is here, but is it too soon?

It is prudent to go in a stepwise fashion starting with high-risk groups and eventually reaching the vulnerable groups with Covid Vaccine. (Representational, File Image) By E Kumar Sharma The start of the new year is all set to augur well. Early 2021 is likely to see Indian companies (the likes of Serum Institute of … Read more