COVID-19: PIL in Bombay HC challenges different rates of vaccines by SII, Bharat Biotech
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court challenging the different rates for COVID-19 vaccines for the Centre and state governments and requesting direction to the Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech to sell their vaccines at a uniform rate of Rs 150 per dose.
Apr 28, 2021, 12:19 PM IST
Bharat Biotech fixes Covaxin's price, new price will be applicable from May 1
Bharat Biotech has fixed the price of one dose of its Corona Vaccine 'Covaxin'. The company has kept the price of one dose different for the state government and private hospitals.
Apr 25, 2021, 07:54 AM IST
Bharat Biotech caps Covaxin price, Rs 600 for states, Rs 1200 for private hospitals
Bharat Biotech announced, "Following the Govt of India directives, we announce the prices of COVAXIN vaccines - ₹600 per dose for state hospitals and ₹1,200 per dose for private hospitals.”
Apr 24, 2021, 22:57 PM IST
Centre responds to Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray's request, gives nod to produce Bharat Biotech's Covaxin in Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had earlier requested the Centre to allow the Haffkine Institute to produce Covaxin, which is currently produced by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, the official from the chief minister's office (CMO) said.
Apr 16, 2021, 07:53 AM IST
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, wife take second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
They had taken the 1st dose of indigenously developed Covaxin by Bharat Biotech on March 2. Vardhan has been appealing to all those aged 60 and above and aged 45 and above having specified co-morbidities to immediately take the vaccine.
Mar 30, 2021, 12:01 PM IST
Bharat Biotech, others collaborate with CSIR-IICT to boost indigenous vaccines
As a part of the agreement, the industry collaborators shall provide necessary financial support to CSIR-IICT for developing key raw materials, and also perform studies for further development of potential vaccine candidates and bio-therapeutics formulations to be designed by them.
Mar 29, 2021, 19:04 PM IST
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, wife take COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS Delhi
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday (March 4) took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccination at AIIMS in Delhi. Former Prime Minister was accompanied by his wife Gursharan Kaur, who also took the vaccine shot at the same hospital.
Mar 04, 2021, 18:23 PM IST
BJP's answer to those who questions the indigenous vaccine
The third phase trial of India's indigenous vaccine Covaxin has proven successful. Bharat Biotech vaccine was tested in twenty-five cities of the country. Covaxin has shown 81% efficacy in trials.
Mar 04, 2021, 15:38 PM IST
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin third phase trial proven successful
The third phase trial of India's indigenous vaccine Covaxin has proven successful. Bharat Biotech vaccine was tested in twenty-five cities of the country. Covaxin has shown to be 81% efficacy in trials. ICMR tweeted that it was a big win for self-reliant India.
Mar 04, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
China wants to steal the Indian COVID-19 vaccine formula?
The neighbouring country China is not getting out of its antics and a big conspiracy has come out. China, accused of spreading the coronavirus worldwide, had tried to target companies that manufacture corona vaccines in India.
Mar 02, 2021, 10:22 AM IST
This has set powerful example: Bharat Biotech on PM Narendra Modi taking first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Bharat Biotech expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for reposing his trust in the indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN. They also urged the fellow citizens to not hesitate from taking part in the COVID-19 immunization program so that the country can bring an end to the public health crisis.
Mar 01, 2021, 17:53 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi takes first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS, urges people to go for vaccination
PM Narendra Modi on Monday took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the AIIMS, Delhi. The second phase of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from Monday (March 1, 2021). People can register themselves on the government’s Co-WIN2.0 portal that will open at 9 AM on Monday.
Mar 01, 2021, 07:14 AM IST
COVID-19: Bharat Biotech confirms deal with Brazil to supply 20 million doses of Covaxin
Bharat Biotech on Friday announced that it will supply 20 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covaxin' to Brazil during the second and third quarters of the current year and an agreement with the Brazilian government for the supply of the vaccine had been signed.
Feb 26, 2021, 22:31 PM IST
Bharat Biotech applies for emergency use authorization of Covaxin in Philippines
EUA was filed earlier this month in the country and is the first international regulatory filing for Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN. Once approved by the local regulator, India is expected to donate some doses and also open the door for exports in commercial terms, as is being done currently by Western and Chinese vaccine manufacturers.
Jan 31, 2021, 19:18 PM IST
Begin COVID-19 vaccination of frontline workers from first week of February, Centre tells states
In the letter, Health Ministry Additional Secretary Manohar Agnani said the database of frontline workers is being updated by states and UTs in collaboration with the respective line ministries. As on date, the database of more than 61 lakh frontline workers has been uploaded on Co-WIN portal.
Jan 30, 2021, 11:13 AM IST
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres lauds India's COVID vaccine efforts, makes this remark
India has gifted over 55 lakh doses of coronavirus vaccine to neighbouring countries. External Affairs Ministry (EAM) spokesperson Anurag Srivastava recently announced that India plans to gift COVID vaccines to Oman, CARICOM countries, Nicaragua, Pacific Island states.
Jan 29, 2021, 11:15 AM IST
Bharat Biotech makes big announcement, reveals who should avoid COVID-19 vaccine
Covaxin is a vaccine with approval for restricted use in emergency situations that may prevent COVID-19. The Central Licensing Authority has granted permission for the sale or distribution of the antidote for restricted use in emergency situations in the public interest as an abundant precaution, in clinical trial mode, the Bharat Biotech's factsheet said.
Jan 19, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
Exclusive: Bharat Biotech's Chairman Dr. Krishna Ella answers to every question about Covaxin
Watch in this video: Dr Krishna Ella, CMD of Bharat Biotech answers to every question regarding Covaxin. Dr Ella said that Covaxin is safest coronavirus vaccine in the world.
Jan 15, 2021, 10:26 AM IST
Campaign to transport Corona vaccine to every corner of the country starts
The first consignment of Bharat Biotech's vaccine 'Covaxin' landed at Delhi Airport via Air India Flight AI559 from Hyderabad on Wednesday morning. The Covishield vaccine arrived in Delhi from Pune on Tuesday.
Jan 13, 2021, 13:34 PM IST
First consignment of Bharat Biotech`s Covaxin arrives in Delhi for January 16 mass vaccination
On Tuesday, the first consignment of COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' had arrived at Delhi's IGIA from Pune
Jan 13, 2021, 11:55 AM IST
