India Covid-19 Vaccine

The Union Health Ministry will decide about COVID-19 vaccination for children less than 15 years of age only after scientific evidence, said Rajesh Bhushan, Health Secretary while addressing a press briefing on Thursday.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) head Dr Balram Bhargava, in a health briefing, on Thursday asserted that deaths have been considerably reduced due to COVID-19 vaccinations in this third surge of the coronavirus infection.

A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.

The Central government busted the claims made in a video on the social media platforms raising questions over the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine being administered in 15-18 years age group

The Assam government has decided to exclude all unvaccinated people from public places amid record numbers of COVID-19 infections driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant in the state.

The Bihar government has ordered an investigation after records showed that a Patna-based civil surgeon was administered five shots of the COVID-19 vaccine.

PM Modi while delivering 'State of the World' special address at the World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda stressed how India saved many lives by supplying essential medicines and vaccines while following its vision of "One Earth, One Health".

A minor urged Delhi High Court on Monday to direct the Centre and authorities concerned to give a road map for COVID-19 vaccination for children below 12 years of age.

India will likely begin inoculating children in the 12-14 age groups against Covid from March as the 15-18 population will mostly be fully vaccinated by then, Dr NK Arora, Chairman of the COVID-19 working group NTAGI, said today.

India's Gennova Biopharmaceuticals is working on an Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate that could be ready in a month or two, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Google on Monday featured an animated doodle on its website to once again urge people to get vaccinated and wear face masks. The doodle has appeared amid the surge of COVID-19 cases in India and global regions.

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that COVID-19 inoculation guidelines issued by the Union health ministry do not envisage forcible vaccination without obtaining the consent of an individual.

India's COVID-19 vaccination programme, right from the stage of research and development to a successful implementation, is a role model for the global community, Health Minister said today.

Lauding India's COVID-19 vaccination drive as it completes a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it has added great strength to the fight against the pandemic and has resulted in saving lives and protecting livelihoods.

The countrywide vaccination drive against COVID-19 today completed one year, during which over 156.76 crore vaccine doses were administered.

The Union Health Ministry will decide about COVID-19 vaccination for children less than 15 years of age only after scientific evidence, said Rajesh Bhushan, Health Secretary while addressing a press briefing on Thursday.

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) head Dr Balram Bhargava, in a health briefing, on Thursday asserted that deaths have been considerably reduced due to COVID-19 vaccinations in this third surge of the coronavirus infection.

A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine increases the level of antibodies that can effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study published in The Lancet journal.

The Central government busted the claims made in a video on the social media platforms raising questions over the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccine being administered in 15-18 years age group

The Assam government has decided to exclude all unvaccinated people from public places amid record numbers of COVID-19 infections driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant in the state.

The Bihar government has ordered an investigation after records showed that a Patna-based civil surgeon was administered five shots of the COVID-19 vaccine.

PM Modi while delivering 'State of the World' special address at the World Economic Forum's Davos Agenda stressed how India saved many lives by supplying essential medicines and vaccines while following its vision of "One Earth, One Health".

A minor urged Delhi High Court on Monday to direct the Centre and authorities concerned to give a road map for COVID-19 vaccination for children below 12 years of age.

India will likely begin inoculating children in the 12-14 age groups against Covid from March as the 15-18 population will mostly be fully vaccinated by then, Dr NK Arora, Chairman of the COVID-19 working group NTAGI, said today.

India's Gennova Biopharmaceuticals is working on an Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate that could be ready in a month or two, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Google on Monday featured an animated doodle on its website to once again urge people to get vaccinated and wear face masks. The doodle has appeared amid the surge of COVID-19 cases in India and global regions.

The Centre has told the Supreme Court that COVID-19 inoculation guidelines issued by the Union health ministry do not envisage forcible vaccination without obtaining the consent of an individual.

India's COVID-19 vaccination programme, right from the stage of research and development to a successful implementation, is a role model for the global community, Health Minister said today.

Lauding India's COVID-19 vaccination drive as it completes a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it has added great strength to the fight against the pandemic and has resulted in saving lives and protecting livelihoods.

The countrywide vaccination drive against COVID-19 today completed one year, during which over 156.76 crore vaccine doses were administered.