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The National AEFI Committee has said that bleeding and clotting cases following the vaccine shots in India were minuscule and in line with the expected number of diagnoses of these conditions in the country.— AFP

Bleeding and blood clotting identified due to Covishield

Since the Covid-19 vaccination drive was initiated, more than 23,000 adverse events have been reported through the CoWin platform

18 May 2021 1:49 AM

This is the second time the gap between the two doses of COVISHIELD is increased after it was earlier permitted for 4-8 weeks of spacing. (Photo: AFP)

Gap for Covishield extended to 16 weeks

The decision for higher spacing between two shots comes amid speculation that it has been done in view of shortage of the vaccines

14 May 2021 1:17 AM

Govt ready to allow other companies to make Covaxin

The government has now engaged five Public Sector Undertakings to help increase production of Covaxin

14 May 2021 12:00 AM

India on Saturday recorded over four lakh fresh cases and 4,187 deaths in the last 24 hours. — Representational image/AFP

Covid+ test report not mandatory for admission to health facility: Health Ministry

The directive comes following heavy criticism after serious patients were denied medical attention by hospitals owing to several reasons

09 May 2021 12:34 AM

Several states and UTs have imposed strict lockdowns to break the chain of transmission. — PTI file photo

Single-day Covid cases scale another height, sprint past 4-lak mark

Two days ago Dr Raghavan had said the third wave was “inevitable given the high levels at which this virus is circulating”

08 May 2021 9:33 AM

A Covid-19 coronavirus patient lies in an ambulance while waiting to get an admission in a hospital in New Delhi. (AFP)

India reports 3,92,488 new COVID-19 cases, 3,689 deaths

Hospitals and patients continue to beg for beds and oxygen while state govts keep urging Centre to increase quotas and provide more oxygen

02 May 2021 11:39 AM

CoWin system collapsed several times on the day it opened for public registration.

Covid-19 vaccine website crashes

The CoWIN site is getting almost 27 lakh hits a minute. More Appointment slots will soon be offered, said government sources

29 Apr 2021 1:02 AM

Vaccine manufacturers have been asked to supply 50 per cent of their stock to the Centre, and split the rest 50 per cent between state governments and the open market. (Photo: AP)

Over 18-yr-olds can get Covid shot from May 1

In another major shift in vaccine policy, the Centre also allowed states to directly procure vaccine doses from manufacturers

20 Apr 2021 12:46 AM

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has, written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting five ways on how to tackle the present pandemic situation. (Photo: PTI)

Manmohan offers Modi tips on Covid fight as cases touch 2.61L

Dr Singh said the Centre must support vaccine producers to expand their manufacturing facilities by providing funds and concessions

19 Apr 2021 1:10 AM

India decided to import 50,000 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to reduce the shortage of supplies. — PTI

Modi reviews oxygen crisis as cases touch new high: 21.7 lakh

Union minister Prakash Javadekar and Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa tested positive on Friday

17 Apr 2021 8:49 AM

Devotees gather to offer prayers during the third 'Shahi Snan' of the Kumbh Mela 2021, at Har ki Pauri Ghat in Haridwar, Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (PTI)

Kumbh Mela might be cut short; Remdesivir's output to be raised

Both present and past CMs of Uttar Pradesh - Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav - tested positive for Covid-19

15 Apr 2021 9:01 AM

Vials containing Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for COVID-19. (AP)

Centre to fast-track emergency approval for all foreign-produced Covid vaccines

The first doses of Sputnik V are expected to be available through direct import by the end of April

14 Apr 2021 12:54 AM

A medical worker holds a vial of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine for COVID-19. (AP)

Sputnik vaccine gets nod from Centre's panel

This is the third vaccine approved by the Indian government, and is expected to address the present shortage of vaccines in the country

13 Apr 2021 1:42 AM

Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said this was done since a substantial proportion of the 45-plus population are in the organised sector of the economy and work in offices (private or government), or in manufacturing and services. (Representational Photo: AP)

Centre allows COVID-19 vaccination at places of work from April 11

This change in the government’s plan comes as the desired target for vaccinations is yet to be achieved

08 Apr 2021 8:53 AM

Senior officials in the Union health ministry said there is no need to panic as the government has ensured that there is no shortage of Covid-19 vaccines in the country. (PTI file photo)

COVID-19 surge: Passengers to Bengaluru will now need a negative test report

Several other states have also started imposing restrictions on movement of people

26 Mar 2021 1:51 AM

The virus variant has potential to skip immunity developed either by natural infection or vaccination. — Representational image/PTI

COVID-19 double mutant variant detected in India

Officials said the new 'Indian strain' does not match any previously catalogued Variants of Concerns (VOC)

25 Mar 2021 8:05 AM

$The analysis of samples from Maharashtra has revealed that compared to December 2020, there has been an increase in the fraction of samples with the E484Q and L452R mutations. — Representational image/PTI$

COVID-19 double mutant variant detected in India

Officials said the new 'Indian strain' does not match any previously catalogued Variants of Concerns (VOC)

25 Mar 2021 7:36 AM

Door-to-door campaigning will be restricted to five persons, including the candidate, while roadshows will be allowed with a maximum of five vehicles. — Representational image

All set for Assembly elections in 4 states, Union territory

The CEC said webcasting will be done at polling stations in critical and vulnerable areas

27 Feb 2021 9:21 AM

A health worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a person at a Hospital in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. India started inoculating health workers Saturday in what is likely the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of wealthier nations where the effort is already well underway. (AP)

India gets the shot

According to initial reposts, over 1.91 lakh people were inoculated with Covaxin and Covishield vaccines at 3,351 session sites on Day 1

16 Jan 2021 11:49 PM

The vaccination exercise will be conducted utilising experience of elections (booth strategy) and Universal Immunization Program (UIP) without compromising existing healthcare services, especially national programs and primary health care. (Photo-AP)

Covid vaccination drive to begin from January 16

Emergency Use Authorisation or Accelerated Approval has been granted by the Drug Controller General of India for Covishield and Covaxin

10 Jan 2021 4:25 AM

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Bleeding and blood clotting identified due to Covishield

Gap for Covishield extended to 16 weeks

Govt ready to allow other companies to make Covaxin

Covid+ test report not mandatory for admission to health facility: Health Ministry

Single-day Covid cases scale another height, sprint past 4-lak mark

India reports 3,92,488 new COVID-19 cases, 3,689 deaths

Covid-19 vaccine website crashes

Over 18-yr-olds can get Covid shot from May 1

Manmohan offers Modi tips on Covid fight as cases touch 2.61L

Modi reviews oxygen crisis as cases touch new high: 21.7 lakh

Kumbh Mela might be cut short; Remdesivir's output to be raised

Centre to fast-track emergency approval for all foreign-produced Covid vaccines

Sputnik vaccine gets nod from Centre's panel

Centre allows COVID-19 vaccination at places of work from April 11

COVID-19 surge: Passengers to Bengaluru will now need a negative test report

COVID-19 double mutant variant detected in India

COVID-19 double mutant variant detected in India

All set for Assembly elections in 4 states, Union territory

India gets the shot

Covid vaccination drive to begin from January 16

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