COVID-19 Vaccination: News
19 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiGet jabbed, become 'Baahubali': PM Modi
The vaccine is given in the baahu (arm) and those who take it become Baahubali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday and asserted that over 40 crore people have become Baahubali (strong) in the fight against coronavirus.
17 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiKerala imposes 2-day complete lockdown before easing curbs for Bakrid
In a worrying development, the Kerala government has decided to ease several curbs on July 19 and 20 for the occasion of Eid al-Adha, which will be celebrated either on July 20 or 21.
14 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiCoronavirus: Centre flags increase in 'R' factor in several states
The Indian government today raised concerns over an increase in the 'R' factor linked to the coronavirus' spread in several states and union territories.
14 Jul 2021
GujaratGujarat government suspends COVID-19 vaccination drive for Mamata Diwas
The Gujarat government suspended the COVID-19 vaccination drive on Wednesday in view of Mamata Diwas, which is observed as part of the ongoing universal immunization program for pregnant women, children, and infants, an official said.
13 Jul 2021
KeralaKerala student, India's first COVID-19 patient, reinfected with virus
A medical student from Kerala's Thrissur district, who was the first COVID-19 case in India last January, has contracted the virus again, reports said on Tuesday.
13 Jul 2021
Parliament Monsoon SessionParliament's Monsoon Session set to begin with COVID-19 protocols
The 19-day Monsoon Session of the Parliament is set to commence on July 19 and will conclude on August 13, with all the necessary COVID-19 protocols in place.
13 Jul 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi: Concerned to see huge crowds in hill stations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it is a matter of concern that big crowds are thronging hill stations and market areas without masks and social distancing.
13 Jul 2021
Serum Institute of IndiaCOVID-19: Serum to start producing Sputnik V vaccine from September
The Serum Institute of India (SII) will begin producing the Russian COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V, from September, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) announced today.
13 Jul 2021
DelhiDelhi out of Covishield stock, many vaccine centers shut today
Delhi has run out of its Covishield vaccine stock, forcing several government-run coronavirus vaccination centers to remain closed today.
12 Jul 2021
Health & WellnessThird COVID-19 wave "imminent," says IMA, warns against laxity
A third wave of coronavirus infections in India is unavoidable and around the corner, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) warned today in a press release.
10 Jul 2021
Government of IndiaCoronavirus: India reports over 42K fresh cases, 1,200+ deaths
India on Saturday added 42,766 new coronavirus cases, recorded over the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide tally to 3,07,95,716.
10 Jul 2021
IndiaCOVID-19 task force chief points to crowds, warns new surge
Dr. VK Paul, the chief of India's COVID-19 task force, has once again warned that the second wave of the pandemic is not over yet and infections can rise if protocols are ignored.
09 Jul 2021
COVID-19 VaccineResearchers developing self-amplifying RNA-based COVID-19 vaccines with milder doses required
Presently, the COVID-19 vaccination drives around the world pose a logistical nightmare to organizers and the need for multiple jabs per person isn't helping matters.
08 Jul 2021
Joe BidenUS coronavirus cases rising sharply as Delta variant spreads
Coronavirus cases in the United States have once again begun rising as the highly-contagious Delta variant has spread further and vaccinations have considerably slowed down in the past couple of months.
08 Jul 2021
CoronavirusGlobal COVID-19 deaths hit four million amid rush to vaccinate
The global COVID-19 death toll eclipsed four million Wednesday as the crisis increasingly becomes a race between the vaccine and the highly contagious delta variant.
06 Jul 2021
Government of India1.66 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses available with states: Centre
More than 1.66 crore (1,66,63,643) coronavirus vaccine doses are currently available with states, union territories, and private hospitals to be administered, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said in a press release today.
03 Jul 2021
MenstruationMenstruating women denied COVID-19 jab at centers in Karnataka
Health workers at some vaccination centers in Karnataka have been asking menstruating women to take the COVID-19 shot once their cycle ends, The Times of India reported.
02 Jul 2021
IndiaPregnant women are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, walk-in allowed
Pregnant women in India are now eligible to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, the central government said on Friday, marking a major policy shift in the national inoculation program.
02 Jul 2021
MumbaiBMC issues new norms for vaccination camps at offices, societies
In light of the recent COVID-19 vaccination scam, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued additional guidelines and stated that inoculation at housing societies and workplaces will only be conducted by private vaccination centers registered on CoWIN portal, an official said on Friday.
01 Jul 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19 Delta variant has been detected in all US states
The highly-contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus has now been detected in all the 50 states of America and capital Washington, DC, CNN reported.
01 Jul 2021
MumbaiCitizens irked over suspension of COVID-19 vaccination drive in Mumbai
Mumbaikars expressed unhappiness over the suspension of the COVID-19 vaccination drive at civic and government-run centers in Mumbai on Thursday due to a shortage of vaccine doses and raised questions over the management of the inoculation program.
01 Jul 2021
IslamComplaint against Singapore doctor for posting anti-Islam comments
A police report has been filed against a doctor in Singapore for allegedly making comments against Islam and Muslims on social media.
30 Jun 2021
Government of IndiaGovernment sets monthly limit of vaccine stocks for private hospitals
The central government today revised the coronavirus vaccination rules for private hospitals across India, amid concerns that they are underutilizing their stocks.
30 Jun 2021
CoronavirusCOVAXIN effectively neutralizes the Delta variant, top US body says
Through the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen many variants emerge and cause fatal outbreaks across the globe.
29 Jun 2021
Bombay High CourtDon't spare 'big fish' in fake vaccination cases: High Court
On Tuesday, the Bombay High Court said that the Mumbai Police, probing instances of fake vaccination camps against COVID-19, must identify the "big fish" in such cases and not spare them.
29 Jun 2021
Union Ministry of Health and Family WelfareGuidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of pregnant women issued
The Union Health Ministry has prepared a fact sheet to guide frontline workers and vaccinators on counseling pregnant women about the value and precautions of the COVID-19 vaccine so that they can make an informed decision.
28 Jun 2021
IndiaIndia has now administered more vaccine doses than the US
Even as daily cases in India continue to fall, the country's vaccination drive is finally picking pace.
26 Jun 2021
KolkataKolkata: Three more arrested in dubious COVID-19 vaccine camps case
Three more associates of fake IAS Officer Debanjan Deb were arrested today morning in connection with the dubious COVID-19 vaccination camps in Kolkata, a senior police officer said.
24 Jun 2021
Bombay High CourtOver 13,000 prison inmates vaccinated against COVID-19 in Maharashtra
More than 13,000 prison inmates in Maharashtra have been so far vaccinated against coronavirus and the number of active COVID-19 cases among them has reduced significantly, the State Government told the Bombay High Court on Thursday.
24 Jun 2021
Sonia GandhiCongress should work to address vaccine hesitancy: Sonia Gandhi
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said that the party must play an active role in ensuring full COVID-19 vaccination coverage and address vaccine hesitancy wherever evident.
24 Jun 2021
PfizerSingle dose of Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines offers 60 percent protection
A single dose of Pfizer or AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine offers around 60 percent protection against infection from SARS-CoV-2 in adults aged 65 years and above, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
24 Jun 2021
MumbaiBogus vaccination camp: Woman held for providing fake IDs, certificates
A woman was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the bogus vaccination drive held at a residential society in suburban Kandivali last month, police said, adding she used to provide fake ID cards and certificates to co-accused in the case.
24 Jun 2021
West BengalBengal: Women with young kids to be vaccinated on priority
Amid a warning that children might be infected during the possible third wave of coronavirus, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that priority would be given to inoculate women having children aged up to 12 years.
23 Jun 2021
Madhya PradeshNo vaccine, no salary: Ujjain Collector tells government staff
In a bid to achieve the target of 100 percent vaccination against the deadly COVID-19, the Ujjain district administration in Madhya Pradesh has issued an order saying that government employees will not get their salaries from next month if they are not inoculated.
22 Jun 2021
KarnatakaBengaluru Urban number one among districts in nationwide vaccination drive
Bengaluru Urban stood number one among districts in the country in the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive on Monday, by administering 2,09,256 doses, while Karnataka stood second among states by administering 10.36 lakh doses, Health Minister K Sudhakar said.
21 Jun 2021
IndiaCOVID-19: India vaccinates record 75 lakh people in a day
More than 75 lakh coronavirus vaccine doses were administered across India until 6 pm today, the highest-ever one-day coverage in the country so far, News18 and NDTV reported.
21 Jun 2021
J P NaddaIndia to have 257cr COVID-19 vaccine doses by December: Nadda
India will have 257 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses by December to take up double-dose vaccination of people in full swing, the BJP National President JP Nadda said on Monday.
21 Jun 2021
Amit ShahPace of COVID-19 vaccination to increase in July-August: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the central government has decided to increase the pace of vaccination against COVID-19 in July and August.
18 Jun 2021
CoronavirusHC takes note of violation of COVID-19 protocols in markets
The Delhi High Court Friday took cognizance of the violation of COVID-19 protocols in various markets in the national capital and observed that such breaches will only hasten the third wave which cannot be permitted at all.
14 Jun 2021
Manish SisodiaDelhi government sets up vaccine center for people traveling abroad
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday inaugurated a special COVID-19 vaccination center at a city school for students, athletes, and people who have to travel abroad for work.