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Combination of AstraZeneca and Sputnik V vaccines have no adverse side effects, says study
According to RDIF’s CEO Kirill Dmitriev, with new COVID-19 strains emerging, combining vaccines are key to fighting the pandemic successfully.
Tamil Nadu: Lockdown extends to August 9, Health Minister says cases on rise
Lav Agarwal, the Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary, had said while addressing a press brief on July 27 that 22 districts across India had reported an increasing trend in the COVID-19 cases.
International flights to remain suspended in India till August 31
As per the previous circular, the ban was scheduled to end on July 31, 2021.
New study claims that efficacy of single dose of Covishield falls after 16 weeks for individuals aged above 60 years
The vaccine is produced by Oxford University and British-Swedish pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca plc.
Maharashtra govt eases COVID-19 restrictions in 25 districts
On June 18 i.e. Wednesday, State Minister Aslam Shaikh had implied that the state might witness more relaxations from COVID-19 curbs.
AstraZeneca gains $1.2 billion, poor countries to benefit in future
Nations are investing lots of money just to prevent the third wave. But, due to various issues like production issues, data disagreements, etc. vaccine is struggling to prove its credibility. Despite the issue of blood clotting, Vaccine has proved to be a huge success.
West Bengal extends its COVID-19 restrictions till August 15, night curfew remains the same
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extends the lockdown in West Bengal till 15 August, after a review of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in the state
Work from home, vaccination drives for employees are global policies: Tech Giants
Tech Giants like Google, Facebook, Salesforce, Uber are ready to call their employees and begin the worldwide inoculation drive for boosting the health of workers and begin the physical work again.
PS Dhami: Can’t do Live Streaming of rituals, such practices not in Vedas
Everything is changing its form but festivals are not becoming virtual. Corona has affected almost all major religions and their mass gatherings.
Pfizer plans to start trails for an updated version of its COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer has said that it might file for an emergency use authorization (EUA) for a potential booster dose in August.
No extra risk of blood clot after second shot of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine, says Lancet study
TTS (thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome) is an extremely rare syndrome occurred when a person has blood clots along with low blood platelets.
Saudi Arabia to impose a three-year travel ban on citizens travelling to “Red List” countries including India
Saudi Arabia registered 1,379 new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday.
Vaccination for children is likely to commence from the coming month : Health Minister
As per sources cited by NDTV, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya voiced at the meeting that the government would likely start vaccinating children by the next month.
Brazil discards Covaxin’s application for emergency use
After the termination of MoU by Bharat Biotech, the Brazilian regulatory agency had announced its suspension of Phase 3 trials of Covaxin.
AIIMS chief explains the need of COVID vaccine booster shots
Dr. Randeep Guleria stated, as mutations of the coronavirus emerge, the beneficiaries who have been vaccinated may still need a booster with a second-generation COVID 19 shot.
AIIMS Delhi: second dose trial of Covaxin on 2-6 years old children to take place
AIIMS in New Delhi will commence the second dose trial of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, for children aged 2-6 years.