COVID-19 Vaccination: News
16 Sep 2021
National Center for Disease ControlCOVID-19 may become endemic in 6 months in India: Expert
COVID-19 may start becoming an endemic in India in the next six months, according to Dr. Sujeet Singh, the Director of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
11 Sep 2021
West BengalKolkata: Presidency University students withdraw 96-hour sit-in
The Presidency University Students Council (PUSC) in Kolkata withdrew its 96-hour sit-in after the varsity authorities agreed to provide free COVID-19 vaccination to all students.
11 Sep 2021
PuriPolice nabs 12 people for running fake RT-PCR certificate racket
The Puri Police has registered three cases and arrested 12 persons on charges of running a fake RT-PCR certificate racket that provided forged documents to people for getting entry into Shree Jagannath temple in Puri.
10 Sep 2021
Narendra ModiModi chairs high-level review meeting on COVID-19 situation
Amid growing concerns over an imminent third wave of COVID-19 infections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting on the COVID-19 situation in the country.
06 Sep 2021
Pfizer80% immunity from Pfizer vaccine lost in 6 months: Study
COVID-19 antibodies generated by the Pfizer vaccine dipped by more than 80% six months after the second dose, a study conducted in the United States has found.
05 Sep 2021
World Health OrganizationWhat is the Mu variant of the coronavirus?
The World Health Organization (WHO) this week named a new "Variant of Interest" of the coronavirus. It is known as the Mu or B.1.621 variant.
02 Sep 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)COVID-19: Government issues advisory on celebrating the festive season
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that people should celebrate upcoming festivals at home, without gathering in large numbers.
02 Sep 2021
GoogleNow book COVID-19 vaccination slots directly on Google Search, Maps
Search giant Google on Wednesday announced that its users in India would be able to access detailed information on COVID-19 vaccination, slot booking, vaccine availability, and other related topics starting this week.
31 Aug 2021
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)Third COVID-19 wave could be less severe than second: ICMR
A possible third wave of the coronavirus in India will likely be less severe than the devastating previous wave in April-May, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
28 Aug 2021
DelhiDelhi government directs schools to vaccinate staff ahead of reopening
The Delhi government has directed private aided and unaided schools to vaccinate their teachers and staff ahead of the reopening for Classes 9-12 from September 1.
27 Aug 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka to administer five lakh COVID-19 jabs daily from September
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the state will start administering at least five lakh COVID-19 vaccinations daily from September 1 with the help of the Centre.
25 Aug 2021
Zydus CadilaNTAGI to devise roadmap to introduce ZyCoV-D into inoculation drive
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) will soon hold a meeting to devise a roadmap for introducing Zydus Cadila's COVID-19 vaccine in the inoculation drive and prioritizing beneficiaries focusing on those aged 12-18 years with comorbidities.
24 Aug 2021
WhatsAppHere's how you can book COVID-19 vaccination slots on WhatsApp
In a renewed attempt to accelerate the COVID-19 vaccination drive in India, the government has now enabled vaccination slot booking via the MyGov Corona Helpdesk service on WhatsApp.
21 Aug 2021
Government of IndiaZydus Cadila's COVID-19 vaccine approved. What you need to know
Zydus Cadila's three-dose coronavirus vaccine has received the emergency use authorization from India's top drug regulator, becoming the sixth jab to get the nod in the country.
21 Aug 2021
COVID-19Here's how you can download your COVID-19 vaccination certificate
COVID-19 vaccination certificates are fast becoming a mandate for various tasks such as traveling outside the country. They also simplify the hassles of post-pandemic domestic travel. In fact, several private and government offices now require staff to display their certificates.
20 Aug 2021
KeralaHalf of India's 87K breakthrough infections in Kerala, Centre says
Kerala has accounted for nearly half of all the breakthrough infections reported in India so far, according to the central government.
17 Aug 2021
Narendra ModiStop RT-PCR tests of vaccinated travelers, Assam MP urges PM
A Rajya Sabha member and Congress MP Ripun Bora in a letter appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to stop COVID-19 tests of fully vaccinated travelers in Assam, saying such a step is nothing but a "wastage of resources" and "harassment of people."
14 Aug 2021
MumbaiMumbai local trains: Documents to be carried from tomorrow
Mumbai local trains are set to start running for fully vaccinated people from tomorrow, August 15.
13 Aug 2021
Sri LankaDelta variant of COVID-19 spreading fast in Sri Lanka
The highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across Sri Lanka and comprises around 75% of the new cases reported in the Western province, experts said, warning that the island nation was facing the most decisive fortnight in its fight against the pandemic.
12 Aug 2021
MumbaiNo adverse reaction during COVID-19 home vaccination encouraging: HC
The Bombay High Court on Thursday said that it was encouraging to note that not a single bed-ridden person, who was administered the COVID-19 vaccine at home by the Mumbai civic body, showed any adverse reaction to the vaccine jab.
12 Aug 2021
Indian Air ForceIAF sacks staffer for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The Indian Air Force has sacked one of its personnel from service for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, which has been made a service condition, the central government has told the Gujarat High Court.
11 Aug 2021
World Health OrganizationAs states reopen schools, WHO top scientist offers advice
World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has supported the reopening of schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
11 Aug 2021
Himachal PradeshNegative COVID-19 report or full vaccination must for visiting Himachal
The Himachal Pradesh government has made negative COVID-19 report or full vaccination mandatory for people intending to visit the hill state from August 13.
10 Aug 2021
Madhya PradeshMP: 53% eligible population administered first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
At least 53 percent of the eligible population in Madhya Pradesh has been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 10 percent have also taken the second dose, a senior official said on Tuesday.
08 Aug 2021
COVID-19Mixing of Covishield, COVAXIN vaccines gives positive results: ICMR study
A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has indicated that mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines Covishield and COVAXIN can yield better results.
07 Aug 2021
United States of AmericaUS is now averaging 1,00,000 new COVID-19 cases daily
The United States is now averaging 1,00,000 new coronavirus cases every day amid a new surge in infections, triggered by the highly-contagious Delta variant.
05 Aug 2021
World Health Organization'Long COVID' is deeply concerning, says WHO; recommends medical help
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday expressed "deep concern" about post-COVID-19 syndrome or "Long COVID."
04 Aug 2021
Yogi AdityanathUP administers 27 lakh vaccines in a day, crosses 5cr-mark
Uttar Pradesh has become the first Indian state to cross five crore coronavirus vaccine dose mark as more than 27 lakh shots were administered on Tuesday - the highest one-day count for any state in the country.
02 Aug 2021
CoronavirusCOVID-19 third wave likely this month, peak in October: Report
A third wave of coronavirus infections could hit India as soon as this month and may peak in October, according to a mathematical model prepared by top researchers.
31 Jul 2021
BusinessFacebook and Google mandate employee vaccination before returning to offices
Employers around the world have taken the onus to vaccinate their employees against the contagious COVID-19 disease. In the US, tech giants such as Google and Facebook also had plans to reopen office spaces.
30 Jul 2021
KarnatakaKarnataka to tighten borders, make COVID-19 testing compulsory, says Bommai
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said there is a need to tighten the borders and take measures to put in place compulsory testing to stop the spread of the virus.
29 Jul 2021
MumbaiBMC to launch home vaccination for bed-ridden citizens from Friday
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has`Q2` said that it will begin home vaccination of the bed-ridden people in Mumbai against the deadly coronavirus on an experimental basis from Friday.
29 Jul 2021
Madhya PradeshMP crosses 3cr vaccination mark; 100% inoculation soon, says CM
Over three crore doses of vaccines against COVID-19 have been administered to people in Madhya Pradesh so far as against the eligible population of 5.40 crore, and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has expressed confidence that the state will soon achieve the target of 100 percent inoculation.
28 Jul 2021
CoronavirusAs vaccination pace remains slow, Centre may reduce private quota
The Centre may soon reduce the 25% quota of COVID-19 vaccine supply for private facilities for their failure to pick up the earmarked quota.
27 Jul 2021
Yogi AdityanathUP man dies by suicide after COVID-19 vaccine center assault
A man died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat hours after being assaulted by policemen at a COVID-19 vaccination center.
27 Jul 2021
Mansukh MandaviyaCOVID-19 vaccine for children likely next month, says Health Minister
India will likely start administering coronavirus vaccines to children in a matter of weeks, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said this morning, news agency ANI reported.
26 Jul 2021
Health & WellnessIndia to miss July vaccination target over low COVAXIN supply
India will miss its target to give out over 500 million (50 crore) coronavirus vaccine shots by the end of July, mainly because of low supplies of COVAXIN, its only indigenous jab so far.
24 Jul 2021
Randeep GuleriaCOVID-19 vaccines for children likely by September, says AIIMS chief
India will likely have its first coronavirus vaccine for children by September, said Dr. Randeep Guleria, the chief of Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
22 Jul 2021
PunePawar: Those fully vaccinated should be allowed to go out
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Wednesday that he was of the view that those who have received both the jabs of coronavirus vaccines should be allowed to "go out."
22 Jul 2021
MumbaiCOVID-19 vaccination drive to resume from Friday in Mumbai
The COVID-19 inoculation drive will resume in Mumbai from Friday at civic and government-run centers after the arrival of the new stock of vaccines, which was expected to arrive on Wednesday night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a statement on Wednesday.
