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Dr. Randeep Guleria, Director of AIIMS in Delhi notified that India does not have enough data to state whether booster jabs are necessary for its citizens against Covid-19. He further said, “Information is still emerging... it will take some more months.” Reportedly, the booster shot helps to increase the antibodies.  However, the WHO didn't recommend the booster jabs and also termed it a ''mockery'' of rich countries. 

According to AIIMS Chief, Dr. Randeep Guleria, vaccination for children in India is likely to start by September 2021. “Hopefully, by September, we should start vaccinating children, and that will be a big boost as far as breaking the chain of transmission is concerned," said Dr. Guleria. Reportedly, Zydus has completed its trials and is waiting for their emergency authorisation. Besides, 67% of India’s population has developed antibodies.… read-more

A day after cautioning people to follow Covid-19 rules for 125 days, Health experts from AIIMS have now warned people to be careful for the next one or two years and not to give a chance to Coronavirus to spread again. The warning comes as India heads towards the festival season and experts fear the violation of Covid-19 rules and spread of the virus at religious places.

A fire broke out in a storeroom adjacent to the operation theatre in AIIMS, on June 28. The fire was brought under control very quickly and no casualties were reported. Subsequently, seven fire tenders were dispatched. Reportedly, the Hauz Khas Police received a PCR call at 5:15 am. No casualties or injuries have been reported and the area has been reopened, said the police.  

The COVID-19 third wave in India is inevitable and might hit in the next six to eight weeks according to AIIMS Chief, Dr Randeep Guleria. The unlock and the lack of COVID appropriate behaviour among people have caused a major concern including the newly emerged Delta-Plus variant. Vaccination of people is a major challenge in the country along with proper surveillance, he added.