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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine gets full approval from US FDA
The two-dose vaccine which can be administered to individuals above 16 years received the drug regulator’s approval. The vaccine named ‘COMIRNATY’ was found to have 91% efficacy in clinical trials.
Over 57 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses given to states, UTs: Centre
Over 3.44 crore balance and unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, it further said.
Fresh Air Mask launched by Philips at Rs 6,990: Details here
The Philips Fresh Air Mask is made with an air-liquid unique plan that helps decline moistness, temperature, and CO2 levels behind the veil.
Delhi reports 24 fresh COVID-19 cases, zero death in last 24 hours
With the new cases, the overall infection tally in the city has climbed to 14,37,317, the bulletin said.
India reports 34,457 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
The active caseload in the country has declined to 3,61,340, the lowest in 151 days, the Ministry of health and family welfare reported.
Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D vaccine gets emergency use approval in India
The vaccine was developed in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India under the ‘Mission COVID Suraksha’.
Mansukh Mandaviya praises Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for encouraging people to get COVID-19 vaccination
Association Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on August 20 praised SAB Comedy sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for empowering individuals to get inoculated against COVID-19 and called for making the immunization crusade a tremendous achievement.
India reports 36,401 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
The country also reported 530 deaths, taking the death toll to 4,33,049, according to official data released by the Union health ministry.
10 out of 76 fresh Delta+ COVID cases in Maharashtra took both vaccine doses
The overall number of daily Covid cases has been under control in most parts of the state, officials said.
COVID-19: Maharashtra reports 66 delta plus cases, death toll reaches 5
Of the 66 Delta plus patients, 33 were in the 19 to 45 age group, 18 in the 46 to 60 age group, eight were aged over 60 age and seven were under 18, the health department said in an official statement.
COVID-19 vaccination certificates can now be obtained via WhatsApp within seconds
India’s cumulative vaccine coverage stood at over 50.62 crore, i.e., 50,62,18,296 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered.
Maharashtra’a Bhandara district becomes free from Coronavirus
Bhandara district in Maharastra on Friday became the first covid-free district in the state. Tracing, testing, and treatment along with proper planning and collective efforts have helped make Bhandara free of coronavirus after 15 months.
Negative RT-PCR certificate mandatory for people coming from Kerala to Tamil Nadu
Travelers from Kerala need to carry a negative RT-PCR report to enter Karnataka as well.
Negative RT-PCR certificate must for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala arriving Karnataka
Railway officials and bus conductors have been given the responsibility of ensuring passengers are carry a negative RT-PCR certificate depending on the mode of transport.
Punjab: Schools to reopen from August 2, says Punjab CM
Punjab government allows reopening of schools for all classes from August 2, with proper protocols to ensure COVID-appropriate behaviour