Covaxin vs Covishield: Everything you need to know about the two vaccines
India is entering its third phase of vaccination program on May 1, under which everyone who is above the age of 18 is eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine jab. However, to get the vaccine you will have to pre-register yourself on the CoWIN website. The registration begins on April 28.
Apr 26, 2021, 13:12 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
Looking for the nearest COVID-19 vaccination centre? Here’s how to find it via CoWIN or MapmyIndia
With the two vaccines- Covishield and Covaxin, the government is leaving no stone unturned to provide vaccines to sufferers and currently it is in its third phase. The charge for vaccines in private hospitals stands at Rs 250 and it is free in government hospitals.
Apr 17, 2021, 16:48 PM IST
Centre to increase production of Covaxin to address shortage of COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Harsh Vardhan announced that COVID-19 vaccine 'Covaxin' production will be increased to around 10 crore by September 2021.
Apr 16, 2021, 22:15 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
News 50: Watch top 50 news stories of the day
In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment News 50 is a part of Zee News important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.
Apr 14, 2021, 18:16 PM IST
COVID-19: First case of theft of Corona vaccine in the country
Covaxin has been stolen from a hospital in Jaipur and this is the first case of theft of corona vaccine in the country.
Apr 14, 2021, 18:08 PM IST
Oops! UP nurse injects both COVID shots in one go
District Magistrate JP Singh has formed a three-member team to investigate the matter that took place at Madauli Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in the Akbarbarpur area.
Apr 04, 2021, 12:04 PM 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
India delays big exports of AstraZeneca vaccine as Covid-19 cases surge, say sources
India has put a temporary hold on all major exports of the AstraZeneca coronavirus shot made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), to meet domestic demand as infections rise, two sources told Reuters.
Mar 25, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
Sambit Patra: Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Kerala refuse to take Covaxin vaccine dose
In a press conference, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the opposition of spreading confusion about the corona vaccine. Patra said that the states where the opposition is in the government are refusing to get the vaccine for cocaine.
Mar 05, 2021, 17:08 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
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
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin effective against UK strain of coronavirus: Study
The vaccine against novel coronavirus made by Bharat Biotech has been found effective against the UK variant of the virus. The UK variant of the virus is considered to be 70 per cent more infectious and more leathal than the one from Wuhan. In India, 150 cases of the UK strain have been reported.
Jan 27, 2021, 15:05 PM IST
