Covid-19 Vaccination

As the residents of Philippines have been defying to get vaccinated, the president, Rodrigo Duterte has used very strong words to get them agree. Duterte said, ''If you don't want to get vaccinated, I'll have you arrested and I'll inject the vaccine in your butt.'' However, the country has no law which criminalises refusal to get vaccinated. Meanwhile, Philippines has become the COVID hotspot in Asia with around 23,749 deaths.

Signifying the "same rules for everyone", SII has demanded for indemnity protection against liabilities from government. Reportedly, Pfizer and Moderna's vaccine makers have introduced indemnity as a condition to provide vaccines to India. Examining the legal protection permitted in other countries, Health Ministry acclaimed "there is no problem" to grant indemnity in India. "We are examining... interest of people and on merits," said… read-more

While India is reeling with the second wave of COVID-19 infections, some countries don't need face masks anymore, including India's immediate neighbor China. Others that made it into the list are the US, Bhutan, New Zealand and Israel. Notably, the countries have shown common trends of high vaccination rates. Moreover, New Zealand and China have even witnessed concerts with thousands of people without face masks and much social distancing.… read-more

The Union Health Ministry on May 7 released the Standard Operating Procedure to administer COVID jab to people without identity cards. The government will assign a facilitator with a valid i-card who will ensure smooth vaccination of the. Reportedly the move will benefit nomads, prison inmates, beggars, patients at mental hospitals and people in rehabilitation centers. 'Covid-19 vaccination services may not be denied in absence of identity… read-more

Social media giant Facebook has launched an in-app vaccine centre finding tool in a collaborative effort with the Indian government. The tool, using the information provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, will enable people to look for vaccination centres and their operating hours. The vaccine tracker tool will provide support in 17 languages and will also guide home-isolated patients in managing COVID-19 mild symptoms.