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WHO Suspends UN Supply Of COVID-19 Vaccine 'Covaxin'
The WHO suspended the supply of Covaxin, an India-made (Bharat Biotech) Covid-19 vaccine through UN agencies. The decision was taken to allow the manufacturer to upgrade facilities and address deficiencies found in an inspection. In a statement, the organization pointed out that the company needs facility upgrade, "For the coming period the company will focus on pending facility maintenance, process, and facility optimization activities," … read-more
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Education Dept Issues Guidelines To Speed Up Vaccination For Children: Delhi
The Directorate of Education has instructed all the schools to ensure children belonging to the 12-14 age group are vaccinated. Parents are also asked to take their children to the nearest vaccine centres at the earliest. Also, the schools are required to update the directorate the number of students vaccinated daily. Schools have also been notified to arrange separate queues and staff for verification in the Covid-19 vaccination centres.
Tags: Delhi, Education, Covid-19, Vaccination, Covid-19 Vaccination centre
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India Reports 4,194 New Covid-19 Cases, 255 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India reported 4,194 new COVID-19 cases, on March 11. The Union Health Ministry has confirmed 6,208 recoveries and 255 deaths in the last 24 hours. While the active caseload stands at 44,488, taking the total caseload to 4,29,80,067. Furthermore, the current recovery rate in the country stands at 98.70% and the daily positivity rate at 0.48%. Moreover, as of now, India has administered 179.72 crore vaccine doses to the people.
Tags: Covid-19, India, Covid cases, Vaccination, Union Health Ministry
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DCGI Provides EUA Approval To SII Manufactured Covovax For 12-17 Year Old
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved the Serum Institute of India's (SII) Covovax for children between 12-year to 17-year-old. However, the Emergency Use Authorisation came with certain conditions. Previously Covovax was given approval for restricted usage amongst adult. Furthermore, the SII conducted clinical trials on approximately 2,000 children, which shows the efficiency for children against COVID-19 virus, as only… read-more
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India Logs 4,184 New Covid-19 Cases, 104 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India reported 4,184 new COVID-19 cases, on March 10. The Union Health Ministry has confirmed 6,554 recoveries and 104 deaths in the last 24 hours. While the active caseload stands at 44,488, the current recovery rate in the country stands at 98.70%. However, on March 9, PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review Covid-19 situation. Moreover, as of now, India has administered 179.53 crore vaccine doses to the people.
Tags: Covid-19, Covid cases, India, PM Modi, Vaccination
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India Logs 3,993 New Covid-19 Cases, 108 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India reported 3,993 new COVID-19 cases, on March 8. The Union Health Ministry has confirmed 8,055 recoveries and 108 deaths in the last 24 hours. While the active caseload stands at 49,948, taking the total caseload to 4,29,71,308. Furthermore, the current recovery rate in the country stands at 98.68% and the daily positivity rate at 0.46%. Moreover, as of now, India has administered 179.13 crore vaccine doses to the people.
Tags: India, Covid-19, Covid cases, Vaccination, Caseload
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Israel Ministry Of Health Detects 1st Polio Case Since 1989
The Israeli Ministry of Health has detected the first polio case in a four-year-old child in Jerusalem since 1989. Reportedly, the child was not vaccinated as per routine vaccination done in Israel. However, the health administration is in constant contact with the child and his family. "The resurgence of the wild poliovirus in Malawi is cause for serious concern, said Rudolf Schwenk, head of UN children.
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India Reports 4,362 Fresh COVID-19 Cases, 66 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India reported 4,362 new COVID-19 cases, on March 7. The Union Health Ministry has confirmed 9,620 recoveries and 66 deaths in the last 24 hours. While the active caseload stands at 54,118, the current recovery rate in the country is at 98.68%. However, from 29 days, the daily COVID-19 cases have remained below one lakh. Moreover, as of now, India has administered 178.90 crore vaccine doses to the people.
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India Logs 5,921 New COVID-19 Cases, 289 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India reported 5,921 new COVID-19 cases, on March 5. The Union Health Ministry has confirmed 11,651 recoveries and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours. While the active caseload stands at 63,878, taking the total caseload to 4,29,57,477. Furthermore, the current recovery rate in the country stands at 98.65% and the daily positivity rate at 0.63%. Moreover, as of now, India has administered 178.55 crore vaccine doses to the people.
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Universal Studios Hollywood Lifts Covid-19 Curbs; Masks, Test Reports Not Needed
Universal Studios Hollywood has relaxed all the mandatory COVID-19 norms for its visitors. The visitors can now visit the theme park without having to wear masks and carry a COVID-19 vaccination or test report, as per an announcement. "Facial coverings continue to be strongly recommended while indoors," said a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson. Earlier, Disneyland lifted the mask requirement for vaccinated visitors, but made it… read-more
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