coronavirus third wave

Booster dose to health workers and elderly from January 10 - PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (December 25) addressed the nation with his message for Christmas, saying "We are going to enter into 2022 in a week. Today many countries are facing the threat of Omicron."
PM Modi announced that vaccination for children in the age group of 15-18 years will begin from January 3, 2022.

Dec 26, 2021, 14:48 PM IST

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Vaccine for 15 to 18 year olds from Jan 3- PM Modi

Dec 26, 2021, 12:28 PM IST

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India: Dispute over the date of arrival of the third wave of COVID-19

A committee of experts constituted under the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has warned of a possible third wave of COVID-19, which may reach its peak around October in India. But, on the basis of recovery rate, positivity rate, and active case few experts claimed that it will take more time for the third wave to arrive.

Aug 25, 2021, 12:22 PM IST

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COVID-19: Third wave may peak in October, children at risk, says MHA panel

The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic might reach its peak in October, said a report submitted to PMO by a Ministry of Home Affairs panel. The report is drafted by the experts at the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), which was set up by the Home Ministry. The report further states that the paediatric facilities in the country, including doctors, staff, medical equipments like ventilators and ambulances will not be sufficient if a large number of children get infected, reported a leading daily.

Aug 24, 2021, 22:02 PM IST

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India: Rapidly surge observed in COVID-19 cases, more cases reported in Kerala

India recorded over 43,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, significantly higher than the 132-day low seen a day earlier. On Wednesday, the positivity rate also increased to 2.5% from Tuesday's 1.8%. Especially Kerala, which is much ahead of other states in surging cases.

Jul 28, 2021, 15:00 PM IST

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COVID-19 third wave: PM Modi expresses concern over the growing crowd in hill stations, IMA warned!

35,425 tourists arrived on the outskirts of Nainital, while another 32,000 traveled to Mussoorie last weekend amid declining COVID-19 infections. The state authorities allowed 32,900 tourists to enter Nainital, while 20,000 tourists entered Mussoorie. After which PM Modi has expressed concern over this, and IMA has also given a warning.

Jul 13, 2021, 16:52 PM IST

COVID-19 vaccine Zydus Cadila for children above 12 expected by August, says NTAGI chief

Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine for children above 12 years is expected to be available by August as its trials are likely to be completed by July-end, said Dr N K Arora, Chairman, National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI).

Jun 27, 2021, 18:02 PM IST

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News Agency Reuters survey: COVID's third wave may arrive in India by October

The third wave of Coronavirus pandemic is expected to hit India by October, according to a survey of medical experts by the Reuters news agency. Although it will be better controlled than the recent outbreak, and will threaten public health for at least one more year.

Jun 18, 2021, 20:08 PM IST

Delhi gears up for COVID-19 third wave, to train 5,000 youths as health assistants

The health assistants or community nursing assistants will be imparted two weeks' basic training in nursing and home care, the Delhi CM said.

Jun 16, 2021, 12:52 PM IST

Exclusive: COVID-19 Third wave - 'majority of children to be asymptomatic or with mild symptom'

According to the Sero survey, children between the age group of 10 to 18 years would have the same type of infection as the adults had in the second wave.

Jun 08, 2021, 15:01 PM IST