Covid vaccine shortage: Sikkim doubtful of starting third phase inoculation from May 1

While the registration for the third phase of nationwide vaccination drive against Coronavirus began on Wednesday evening, not all states will not be able to provide vaccination to all those aged between 18 to 44 years starting May 1st. The Himalayan state of Sikkim will not be able to initiate the vaccination process as the […]

88 lakh people registered for COVID-19 vaccination within 3 hours, says Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that within three hours of opening the registration for COVID-19 vaccines for people between ages 18-45 years, approximately 88 lakh people get themselves registered for vaccination. The Union Health Minister during his visit to the Lady Hardinge Medical College in Delhi said, “India has administered over […]

India crosses over 15 crore cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage: Govt

The government on Thursday informed that the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15-crore mark. As many as 15,00,20,648 vaccine doses have been administered through 22,07,065 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am till Thursday. Ten states — Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, […]

Covaxin found to neutralise Indian variant of COVID-19, says Dr Anthony Fauci

White House Chief Medical Adviser and America’s top pandemic expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said that India’s home-grown coronavirus vaccine, Covaxin was effective against the Indian variant of the deadly virus. “This is something where we’re still gaining data on a daily basis. But the most recent data, was looking at convalescent Sera of COVID-19 […]

SII reduces price of Covishield vaccine from Rs 400 to Rs 300

In a major move, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has reduced the price of its COVID-19 vaccine ‘Covishield’ from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose for states, announced firm CEO Adar Poonawallah on Wednesday. “As a philanthropic gesture on behalf of Serum Institute of India, I hereby reduce the price to the states […]

Over 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with states, UTs: Centre

More than one crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories, and another 57 lakh doses will be received by them in the next three days, the union health ministry informed on Wednesday. Centre has so far provided 15,95,96,140 vaccine doses to states and union territories free of cost. Of this, […]

COVID-19 vaccine registration to open for those above 18 years from 4 pm today

Everyone above 18 years of age can register for vaccination against COVID-19 using the CoWIN platform, Aarogya Setu app and UMANG App from 4 pm on Wednesday. “Registration for 18 plus to begin on http://cowin.gov.in, Aarogya Setu App and UMANG App at 4 PM on 28th April. Appointments at State Govt centers and Private centers […]

Supreme Court asks Centre to explain rationale behind different pricing of Covid vaccines

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Union of India (UOI) to explain the basis and rationale adopted with respect to the pricing of COVID vaccines and other necessary items. Justice DY Chandrachud also said that the UOI shall also clarify in its affidavit the basis and rationale adopted in regard to the pricing of […]

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeds 14.19 crore in 100 days: Govt

Setting a new record, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 14.19 crore on Monday, the union health ministry has stated. The vaccination drive, which was launched by the central government on January 16, completed its 100 days on Sunday. According to the health ministry, cumulatively, 14,19,11,223 vaccine doses have […]