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No Need To Panic: NITI Aayog member VK Paul On Monkeypox
Four cases of monkeypox have been reported in India but there is absolutely no need for any panic as the government has taken significant measures to keep the disease in check, said Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul.
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"Domain Of Election Body": Covid Task Force Chief On Political Rallies
The Centre has said controlling the rampant Covid safety guidelines at political rallies is the responsibility of the Election Commission while advising states to take immediate measures to control a rapid Covid surge in cities.
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"14 Lakh Cases Daily": Centre Warns On Omicron Spread With UK Parallel
Omicron is spreading at a very fast pace in India and the scale of infections in the UK and France could translate to lakhs of cases a day in the country, the government's Covid task force chief said today.
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"Potential Scenario Vaccines May Get Ineffective If...": Covid Panel Chief
Amid concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Covid Task Force chief Dr VK Paul on Tuesday said India should have vaccine platforms that are "adaptable quickly" with changing nature of the variants.
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Increased Vaccine Uptake Need Of Hour: NITI Aayog Amid Omicron Scare
The Centres priority is to fully vaccinate the adult population of the country against coronavirus, NITI Aayogs Member-Health Dr VK Paul said as the new variant Omicron has triggered a global alarm with several countries imposing fresh curbs.
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Children Vaccination Decision To Be Based On Scientific Rationale: Centre
The government will take a final decision on vaccinating children and adolescents against coronavirus on the basis of overall scientific rationale as well as the supply situation of vaccines, COVID Task Force chief VK Paul said on Sunday.
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WHO Approval For Covaxin May Come By Month-End, Says Niti Aayog
The World Health Organisation's approval for emergency use of Covaxin can come before the end of the month, Dr VK Paul, chairman of the National Expert Committee on Vaccine Administration, told reporters today.
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Masks Will Stay Through 2022, Need Drug Against Covid: NITI Aayog Member
Dr VK Paul, the NITI Aayog Member for Health, said battling Covid will require a combination of vaccines, effective drugs, and disciplined social behaviour. He did not ruling out a third wave and cautioned against the risky festival lying ahead.
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Looking Very Deeply Into Issue Of Vaccine Booster Dose: NITI Aayog Member
The national expert committee on COVID-19 vaccination has discussed the issue of giving booster vaccine dose and it is being looked into very deeply, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul said on Tuesday.
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Serosurvey Does Not Cover Granularity At State Level: NITI Aayog Member
Serosurveys cannot be extrapolated to estimate mortality rates of COVID-19 or undercounting of the number of coronavirus infections as they are not meant to cover granularity at the level of the state, NITI Aayog member (health) Dr VK Paul has said.
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"Be Watchful, Next 3 Months Important": NITI Aayog Member's Advice To Delhi
Niti Aayog member V K Paul has told the Delhi government to remain watchful as the next three months are important and unlocking activities can lead to an increase in coronavirus cases.
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Second Wave Not Over, No One Safe Till Entire Country Is Safe: NITI Aayog Member
VK Paul said that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over yet even though India is seeing a decline in the number of fresh cases.
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"In A Marathon, Not A 100-Metre Sprinter": Centre On Covid Vaccination
India is vaccinating, on average, 50 lakh individuals against Covid daily since June 21, the Centre said today. The number has increased since the drive's new phase phase kicked in on June 21, said Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog member for health.
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Covid In Children Often Asymptomatic, 2-3% May Require Hospitalization: Health Ministry
COVID-19 in children is often asymptomatic and rarely require hospitalisation, however it is possible that a small percentage of children who get infected may need hospitalization
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"No Scientific Data": Dr VK Paul On Vaccine's Efficacy On Delta Plus Covid Variant
Covid Task Force chief VK Paul today said it will be unfair to put a date for any Covid wave as the behaviour of the virus is unpredictable and a disciplined and effective pandemic response can help India get away from any significant outbreak.
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No Need To Panic: NITI Aayog member VK Paul On Monkeypox
Four cases of monkeypox have been reported in India but there is absolutely no need for any panic as the government has taken significant measures to keep the disease in check, said Niti Aayog member Dr VK Paul.
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"Domain Of Election Body": Covid Task Force Chief On Political Rallies
The Centre has said controlling the rampant Covid safety guidelines at political rallies is the responsibility of the Election Commission while advising states to take immediate measures to control a rapid Covid surge in cities.
-
"14 Lakh Cases Daily": Centre Warns On Omicron Spread With UK Parallel
Omicron is spreading at a very fast pace in India and the scale of infections in the UK and France could translate to lakhs of cases a day in the country, the government's Covid task force chief said today.
-
"Potential Scenario Vaccines May Get Ineffective If...": Covid Panel Chief
Amid concerns over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, Covid Task Force chief Dr VK Paul on Tuesday said India should have vaccine platforms that are "adaptable quickly" with changing nature of the variants.
-
Increased Vaccine Uptake Need Of Hour: NITI Aayog Amid Omicron Scare
The Centres priority is to fully vaccinate the adult population of the country against coronavirus, NITI Aayogs Member-Health Dr VK Paul said as the new variant Omicron has triggered a global alarm with several countries imposing fresh curbs.
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Children Vaccination Decision To Be Based On Scientific Rationale: Centre
The government will take a final decision on vaccinating children and adolescents against coronavirus on the basis of overall scientific rationale as well as the supply situation of vaccines, COVID Task Force chief VK Paul said on Sunday.
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WHO Approval For Covaxin May Come By Month-End, Says Niti Aayog
The World Health Organisation's approval for emergency use of Covaxin can come before the end of the month, Dr VK Paul, chairman of the National Expert Committee on Vaccine Administration, told reporters today.
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Masks Will Stay Through 2022, Need Drug Against Covid: NITI Aayog Member
Dr VK Paul, the NITI Aayog Member for Health, said battling Covid will require a combination of vaccines, effective drugs, and disciplined social behaviour. He did not ruling out a third wave and cautioned against the risky festival lying ahead.
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Looking Very Deeply Into Issue Of Vaccine Booster Dose: NITI Aayog Member
The national expert committee on COVID-19 vaccination has discussed the issue of giving booster vaccine dose and it is being looked into very deeply, NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul said on Tuesday.
-
Serosurvey Does Not Cover Granularity At State Level: NITI Aayog Member
Serosurveys cannot be extrapolated to estimate mortality rates of COVID-19 or undercounting of the number of coronavirus infections as they are not meant to cover granularity at the level of the state, NITI Aayog member (health) Dr VK Paul has said.
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"Be Watchful, Next 3 Months Important": NITI Aayog Member's Advice To Delhi
Niti Aayog member V K Paul has told the Delhi government to remain watchful as the next three months are important and unlocking activities can lead to an increase in coronavirus cases.
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Second Wave Not Over, No One Safe Till Entire Country Is Safe: NITI Aayog Member
VK Paul said that the second wave of COVID-19 is not over yet even though India is seeing a decline in the number of fresh cases.
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"In A Marathon, Not A 100-Metre Sprinter": Centre On Covid Vaccination
India is vaccinating, on average, 50 lakh individuals against Covid daily since June 21, the Centre said today. The number has increased since the drive's new phase phase kicked in on June 21, said Dr VK Paul, NITI Aayog member for health.
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Covid In Children Often Asymptomatic, 2-3% May Require Hospitalization: Health Ministry
COVID-19 in children is often asymptomatic and rarely require hospitalisation, however it is possible that a small percentage of children who get infected may need hospitalization
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"No Scientific Data": Dr VK Paul On Vaccine's Efficacy On Delta Plus Covid Variant
Covid Task Force chief VK Paul today said it will be unfair to put a date for any Covid wave as the behaviour of the virus is unpredictable and a disciplined and effective pandemic response can help India get away from any significant outbreak.
