Union Health Ministry

Cobrevax available after 6 months says Health Secretary

This is the first time a different booster dose than the one used for the primary Covid immunisation has been authorised in the nation.

India records 3,962 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, 26 dead in 24 hours

India records another day of high caseload with around 3,962 cases being reported by the latest data of the Health Ministry.

Union Health Minister announces COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12 to 14 years

March 16th onwards children aged 12 to 14 years will get vaccinated and the precondition of co-morbidity for individuals aged 60 and upwards to receive a precautionary jab will be null and void.

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.

Many states have 10-15 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses : Health Minister

According to the Union Health Ministry, in the past 24 hours, India have recorded 30,093 fresh COVID 19 cases. Around 374 fatalities were caused due to the infection. 

Rajesh Tope: No RT-PCR report to be shown by fully vaccinated persons to visit Maharashtra

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said people who have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine can travel to Maharashtra without an RT-PCR test.

1,500 oxygen plants over 4 lakh beds PM Modi during the Key meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday was informed that over 1,500 PSA Oxygen plants are being set up across the country and that these plants are capable of supporting more than 4 lakh oxygenated beds.

National AEFI Committee confirms first death due to COVID vaccine in India

Union Health Ministry buys 300 mn doses of Biological-E’s COVID vaccine

The Centre has finalised arrangements with Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer, Biological-E, to reserve 300 million Covid-19 vaccine doses.

Union Health Ministry urges states to declare mucormycosis an epidemic

Union health ministry urges the states to declare black fungus an epidemic. Though, Telangana and Rajasthan have already declared it an epidemic.

Union health minister holds a virtual meet in order to review the status of vaccination drive in states

Union health minister, on Wednesday, holds a virtual meet with some state health ministers to review the progress of the Covid vaccination drive in the respective states.

Subhash Ghai says that no nation can tackle COVID with resources alone, emphasises the importance of self-discipline

Subhash Ghai said that 'no nation can regulate COVID' with more medical services such as ventilators and ICU beds, and blamed it on citizens' actions.

India records 3.68 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 3417 deaths in last 24 hours

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 15,71,98,207.

Union Health Ministry issues revised guidelines for COVID home isolation- Here’s full detail

Union Health Ministry issues new guidelines for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients as India is witnessing a consistent surge in contagion.

India records 3.52 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 2812 deaths in last 24 hours

The government has announced a ‘Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination from May 1’ which makes anyone above 18 years eligible for taking the Covid-19 vaccine.