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Srinagar Kashmir's Coaching Centres To Go For Mass Vaccination Of Students
To prevent COVID-19 third-wave from spreading, and to stop the Omicron to enter valley, coaching centers in Kashmir have decided to go for vaccination of students. The decision was taken in a joint meeting of Coaching centers & Private schools association J&K, under the chairmanship of Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar, Dr.Jameel. In the meeting, it was decided that mass vaccination will cover the age group from 15 to 18 years.
Tags: Covid-19 Test, Coronavirus Vaccines, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, Covid-19 Technical Lead
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Germany To Administer 4th Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine: Omicron Threat
Amid Global Omicron threat, Germany announced fourth booster shots for its citizens, to prevent COVID-19's new variant. On December 23, German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said that a fourth dose will be necessary to tackle the Omicron threat. The State Government also ordered millions of doses from BioNtech, which is expected in April-May 2022. Furthermore, Germany is using Moderna as fourth booster shoot. Recently, Israel also announced… read-more
Tags: Germany, Covid-19, omicron, Booster shot, Coronavirus Vaccines
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Healthcare Personnel Create Christmas Tree Using Empty Covid-19 Vials: Brazil
In a viral video shared by AFP News Agency on Twitter, the healthcare personnel made a gorgeous and creative Christmas tree out of empty vials. Reported in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, rhe empty vials of flu and Covid-19 vaccines were used to make the tree with a purpose of spreading Covid-19 vaccine awareness in the country. Besides, 65% of… read-more
Tags: Brazil, Rio De Janeiro, Christmas, Coronavirus Vaccines, innovation
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946 People Died In India Due To Covid-19 Vaccine, Says Report
State Health Minister Bharati Pravin Pawar, informed the Rajya Sabha that 946 people died after administering available Covid-19 vaccines and 1,019 people got admitted to hospitals due to adverse medical conditions. She further stated that the causality assessment of 89 deaths was finished. Besides, the… read-more
Tags: rajya sabha, Covid-19, Health Ministry, Covid deaths, Coronavirus Vaccines
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Puducherry Govt Makes Vaccination Compulsory: Covid-19
Amid rising fear of Covid-19's new variant Omicron, the Puducherry Government announced compulsory vaccination, to come into effect immediately, from December 5. "We have imposed compulsory Covid-19 vaccination in Puducherry UT. Out of over 10 lakh eligible people, only 7.74 lakh people are vaccinated," said Health Director G Sriramulu. Reportedly, over 2 lakh people are not vaccinated in the UT.
Tags: UT Puducherry, Covid-19, Coronavirus Vaccines, omicron, Puducherry Health Director
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India Records 11,919 Fresh Covid-19 Cases; Recovery Rate At 98.28%
India recorded 11,919 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking its active total to 1,28,762. However, 11,242 people have been recovered, taking its tally to 3,38,85,132. Furthermore, 470 deaths were recorded in a single day, out of which, Kerala reported 61 deaths. Moreover, more than 114.46 crore vaccine doses have been administered, and 62.82 crore tests have been conducted so far.
Tags: india covid, Covid-19 Test, covid-19 testing centres, Coronavirus Vaccines, ACTIVE CASES
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AstraZeneca Sells $2.2 Billion Worth COVID-19 Vaccines: Report
Drugmaker AstraZeneca reported that it sold more than $2.2 billion worth of COVID-19 vaccines in the past nine months. Earlier, the company promised to provide jabs on a not-for-profit basis through the pandemic. However, the company is expecting to progressively transition the vaccine to 'profitability'. AstraZeneca also reported that it will be creating more vaccine units under its plans for the future of the Pandemic.
Tags: Covid-19, astrazenca, Coronavirus Vaccines, England, Vaccine Sale
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Indian Govt Places Order For 1 Crore Zydus Cadila COVID-19 Vaccine
The order of 1 crore Zydus Cadila’s three-dose Covid vaccines has been placed by the Indian government at 265 rupees per dose. Reportedly, the world's first DNA-based vaccine is given at day zero, day 28th and then on the 56th day. The vaccine will be administered with a needle-free applicator, called ''PharmaJet''. ''The pricing has been decided in consultation with the Government of India," said the Gujarat-based firm.
Tags: covid 19, Coronavirus, Coronavirus Vaccines, Zydus Cadila, India
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Arunachal's Total Confirmed Cases Rise To 55,176; Recovery Rate At 99.38%
Arunachal Pradesh's total Covid-19 tally of confirmed cases has reached 55,176, while two new cases were recorded at Itanagar. However, the recovery rate stands at 99.38% and the active cases at 0.11%. Furthermore, 77% of the eligible citizens in the state have been vaccinated with the first dose, while 55% have been fully vaccinated. Besides, over 54,000 cases have been recovered.
Tags: Arunachal Pradesh, Covid-19, Covid-19 tests, ACTIVE CASES, Coronavirus Vaccines
Courtesy: United News Of India
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South Korea: Large Number Of mRNA Vaccine Manufacturers Being Set Up
As mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) emerges as a new paradigm for vaccines, a large number of pharmaceutical bio companies have decided to partner with the South Korean government. However, as per reports, companies have been criticised to use this opportunity to gain profit. According to an official, "there are companies planning to gain profits from the mRNA trend without a clear roadmap." "Government will be verifying," he added
Tags: covid 19, South Korea, business, Coronavirus Vaccines, mRNA vaccine
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