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Tata Group launches COVID-19 test kits
This government-approved kit is guaranteed to deliver results within 90 minutes. The manufacturing shall be undertaken by Tata's plant in Chennai in southern India which has the capacity to produce 1 million test kits a month.
India’s first COVID-19 vaccine probably to be launched in February 2021
"There may be some risk, if you are ready to take the risk, you can take the vaccine. If necessary, the government can think of giving the vaccine in an emergency situation," Kant added.
UAE PM Sheikh Mohammed tweets his picture while receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Over the past few weeks, several Emirates officials have taken the dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Aspen Pharmacare, Johnson & Johnson announce deal to produce COVID-19 vaccine candidate
South African pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare on Tuesday announced its deal with the American firm Johnson & Johnson to jointly manufacture its COVID-19 vaccine candidate 'Ad26.COV3-S'. The manufacture of the vaccine is subject to its approval internationally and in South Africa.
Russia gears up for mass COVID-19 vaccination of EpiVacCorona, to begin by 2021
The report stated, 40,000 volunteers will be a part of the COVID-19 vaccine trials, and it will commence in November or December.
Bhuvan Bam, aka BB ki Vines test positive for COVID-19
The comedian shared the news with his fans via his Instagram stories. He also urged his fans to take every possible precaution.
New changes in regulations for MBBS admission by NMC
The new regulation will be applicable for established and to be established colleges. Moreover, the established medical colleges will be governed by relevant and existing regulation during the transition period.
AIIMS Delhi to submit proposal for conducting COVID-19 Phase 3 clinical trials
Bharat Biotech had received a nod for Phase 3 trials on October 22.
Dr. Reddy Labs partners with BIRAC to conduct Sputnik V trials
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. on Thursday announced partnership with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, for clinical trials of Sputnik V vaccine in the country.
Maharashtra Government issued circular for the commencement of local train services
The government of Maharashtra has issued a circular to the general manager of Central and Western Railways, and the commissioner of Railway police, in regards to the recommencement of local train service.
Union Minister Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID-19
On October 28, Union Minister Smriti Irani declared testing positive for COVID-19 and immediately requested her recent contacts to get tested.
Highlights of PM Modi’s 7th address in the 7 month of the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the 7th address to the nation since the COVID-19 outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the citizens to not let their guard down.
Apollo Hospitals Group gears up to administer 1 million COVID-19 vaccines daily
Apollo Hospitals Group has launched COVID-19 related app and campaigns since the pandemic has commenced.
Russia becomes the first country to grant approval to a second COVID-19 vaccine
Reportedly, Phase 3 which is a large-scale human trial is most likely to begin in November or December and will involve around 30,000 volunteers, of whom the first 5,000 will be natives of Siberia.