COVID-19 vaccination
SII to launch vax for kids in 6 mnths
ndia is yet to start vaccinating children below 18, who form 40 per cent of the country’s population
EU to propose 9-month limit on covid vaccine validity for travel
Some of the current thresholds for including countries on the list from which non-essential travel is allowed would be tweaked
US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+
Under the new rules, anyone 18 or older can choose either a Pfizer or Moderna booster six months after their last dose
96 countries mutually agree to recognise COVID-19 vaccination certificates with India
For those who wish to travel abroad, the international travel vaccination certificate can also be downloaded from the CoWIN portal
Vaccinated 16 times less likely to die from Covid, study shows
The results add to a growing body of evidence that the vaccines’ protection against severe disease and death holds up well
Five more countries recognise India's COVID-19 vaccination certificate
Last month, Hungary and Serbia had agreed with India to mutually recognise COVID-19 vaccination certificates
Aakar Patel | The real story behind India’s success in 1 bn vaccine doses
On August 7, 2020, the SII, the country’s largest private vaccine manufacturer, signed an agreement with the global vaccine alliance GAVI
Speed up: PM Modi to vaccine makers
He urged the companies to speed up the production of more doses in order to cover more population by December end
PM Modi misleading country on vaccinations: Congress
Vallabh also alleged that 'the PM gave the data which is semi-baked, as half-truth is very dangerous'
India to cross 100cr vaccine mark today
If the vaccination continued at the current pace, India would cross the one billion mark on Wednesday