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The trials will be done at 10 sites in India. (Photo: PTI/Representative)

SEC recommends Phase 1 clinical trials of Reliance's Covid vaccine candidate

Earlier, Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Life Sciences had sought approval for the Phase I trial of its proposed two-dose vaccine

27 Aug 2021 2:13 PM

A health worker administers the vaccine for COVID-19 at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. (Photo: PTI)

Govt dismisses reports on missing target of vaccine administeration by July-end

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a statement referring to recent media reports

27 Jul 2021 2:49 PM

A nurse prepares a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19 at the Cecilia Rivadeneira Foundation in Quito. (Photo: AFP)

Old people more susceptible to Covid variants, even if vaccinated, says study

The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association

22 Jul 2021 9:22 AM

This development comes at a time when COVID-19 cases in the country's north-eastern states are seeing a worrying rise. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Fully vaccinated doctor infected with two COVID variants in Assam

According to Dr BJ Borkakoti, the double infection will be similar to any other mono-infection

21 Jul 2021 9:41 AM

A health worker holds one vial of Zydus Cadila's ZyCoV-D vaccine. (Photo: AP)

Four vaccines in human trial stage, 1 in pre-clinical stage, govt in Rajya Sabha

Biological E Ltd's vaccine candidate is also in phase three clinical trial

20 Jul 2021 3:43 PM

A health worker shows a vial of the Moderna vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus. (Photo: AFP)

Here's why you should not skip the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

As per a study by Stanford University School of Medicine, the second dose induces a powerful boost to broad antiviral protection

20 Jul 2021 9:00 AM

A beneficiary reacts as she receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine. (PTI)

Over 36.97 crore vaccine doses provided to States, UTs: Centre

Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 34,95,74,408 doses

05 Jul 2021 11:43 AM

A Tokyo Metropolitan Government employee takes the Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shot at a newly opened vaccination center in the government building in Tokyo. (Photo: AP)

Will one dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine protect me?

There’s a concern the shots eventually might lose their effectiveness if variants evolve enough

02 Jul 2021 1:02 PM

The Union health ministry will facilitate the supply of these vaccines to the private hospitals after payment is made. (Photo: PTI/File)

Private hospitals need to place orders on CoWIN to procure vaccines from July 1

Most hospitals have already registered on the portal, sources stated

30 Jun 2021 12:26 PM

A health worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary, during a special vaccination drive. (Photo: PTI)

India logs 45,951 new cases of Covid, 817 fresh fatalities

The death toll rose to 3,98,454 with 817 fresh fatalities

30 Jun 2021 10:39 AM

All pregnant women need to register themselves on the Co-WIN portal or may get themselves registered on-site at the COVID-19 vaccination centre. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Guidelines issued for administering Covid vaccine to pregnant women

Symptomatic pregnant women appear to be at an increased risk of severe disease and death

29 Jun 2021 1:20 PM

A beneficiary reacts while getting Covid-19 vaccine. (Photo: PTI)

Covid vaccination drive in Navi Mumbai to vaccinate potential super-spreaders

In the first phase of the new campaign, 250 employees of various medical stores in Navi Mumbai were administered vaccine doses

28 Jun 2021 10:01 AM

A student receives COVID-19 vaccine dose during a special vaccination drive organised by the Karnataka government for the students, who are going abroad for education and employment, in Bengaluru, June 2, 2021. (PTI /Shailendra Bhojak)

No clarity on vaccine procurement, say private hospitals; seek proper guidelines

The hospitals have sought a proper mechanism and a single-window system to be put in place

13 Jun 2021 5:13 PM

Those who do not have access to internet also have the right to life, Rahul said. (PTI file image)

Right to life also for those without internet, give walk-in vaccines for all: Rahul

The Congress has been batting for vaccines for the poor, especially those living in rural areas, who do not have digital access

10 Jun 2021 12:43 PM

A health worker administers a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to a woman at a drive-through vaccination camp at Select City Walk mall in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Pvt hospitals, star hotels flouting guidelines by offering vaccine package: Centre

The Centre said this in a letter written to states/ Union Territories (UTs)

30 May 2021 11:14 AM

The study will test vaccine candidate formulas against the original coronavirus. (Photo: PTI)

Production of another COVID-19 vaccine to begin in weeks

Manufacturing will begin in the coming weeks to enable rapid access to the vaccine, should it be approved

27 May 2021 3:23 PM

COVAXIN is one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available in the country. (Photo: PTI)

COVAXIN effective against coronavirus strains found in India, UK

These findings are from a study conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Virology - India Council of Medical Research

16 May 2021 1:54 PM

Construction work underway as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

12 opposition leaders write to PM, demand suspension of Central Vista project

The leaders have also demanded a repeal of the three Central farm laws

12 May 2021 11:12 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a meeting with chief ministers of all states over the rising cases and current status of Covid-19, New Delhi, Thursday, April 8, 2021. (PTI)

Focus on Vaccine Festival from April 11-14, Modi tells CMs

Centre playing politics by giving more vaccines to BJP-ruled states and fewer to non-BJP governed states, says Maharashtra health minister

09 Apr 2021 7:45 AM

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