Maharashtra Minister Asks Centre To Reduce 'Gap' Between Two Vaccine Doses
Maharashtra State health minister Rajesh Tope, on November 12, Urged the Central Government to reduce the gap between two vaccine doses. According to reports, a meeting was held virtually with the Union Ministry of health, where Tope said that the state government is working to administer at least one dose to all of its citizens by November 30. "The state has initiated several programs to increase vaccination drive", Tope added.
Tags: covid 19, Maharashtra Health minister, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India, Covid-Vaccination
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Two People Die After Receiving Moderna Vaccine In Japan
Two people die after getting vaccinated by the Moderna vaccine of coronavirus due to contaminants in vaccine vials in Japan. The use of at least 1.63 million Moderna vaccines that were shipped to 863 vaccination centers throughout Japan has been stopped. However, Moderna and Takeda said in a statement that, “At this time, we do not have any evidence that these deaths are caused by the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine".
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Punjab Appoints Sonu Sood As COVID-19 Vaccine Brand Ambassador
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood was announced as 'brand ambassador' for Punjab's COVID-19 vaccination scheme by the state CM Captain Amarinder Singh. Stating, Sonu's popularity will encourage people to undergo vaccination, CM added, "there is no one more ideally suited to inspire people to take the vaccine". Later, expressing his gratitude on recognition, the philanthropist actor gifted his book "I am no Messiah" to CM, said he felt honoured.
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UP Becomes Most Inoculated State On First Day Of Vaccine Drive
As per reports, Uttar Pradesh has received the highest number of vaccine shots (21,291) after the launch of nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive. Andhra Pradesh (18,412), Maharashtra (18,328), and Bihar (18169) followed UP in the list of most vaccinated states. The Union Health Ministry declared that 1,91,181 people were vaccinated in 3,352 vaccination sessions. Currently, the Serum Institute of India's Covishield and Bharat Biotech's… read-more
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No Serious Side Effects Reported On 1st Day Of COVID Vaccination: Govt
Marking a safe launch of mass COVID-19 vaccination drive, the Union Health Ministry on January 16 said that the first day of the vaccination drive went smooth and no-serious side effects were observed. However, the ministry data revealed that against the 3,00,000-inoculation target, only 1,91,181 shots were administered to health workers on the first day. the ministry also cleared that a few technical glitches were registered in the Co-Win… read-more
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PM Modi Launches World's Biggest COVID-19 Vaccination Drive
PM Narendra Modi on January 16 launched the world's biggest COVID-19 vaccination drive. Aiming to vaccinate around 10 million people in the first phase, the drive focuses on the vaccination of COVID warriors on priority. Assuring people about the efficacy of the vaccine, PM Modi urged people to discard the rumours associated with vaccine. The government has decided to inoculate health workers first, followed by police, municipal workers and… read-more
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