Rajasthan makes COVID-19 negative report mandatory for people from THESE four states, check details
A COVID-19 negative report from an RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours prior to entering the state is mandatory for people coming from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Mar 06, 2021, 16:43 PM IST
World leaders thank PM Narendra Modi as India sends COVID-19 vaccines to 47 countries
India has supplied over 4.64 crore made-in-India COVID-19 vaccine doses to 47 countries as of Thursday (March 4).
Mar 04, 2021, 20:56 PM IST
COVAXIN phase-3 results show interim efficacy of 81%: Bharat Biotech releases data
Bharat Biotech announced the phase 3 results of its coronavirus vaccine ‘Covaxin’on Wednesday claiming the shots have demonstrated an interim clinical efficacy of nearly 81 per cent.
Mar 03, 2021, 18:12 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN reaches Rwanda capital Kigali today
The African country of Rwanda on Wednesday received its first batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine COVAXIN around 240,000 doses as part of the global COVAX initiative while another 102,960 doses of the Pfizer vaccine is expected to arrive later.
Mar 03, 2021, 15:56 PM IST
Lakhs of people missed second COVID-19 vaccine dose, Health Ministry advises caution
From January 16 to February 1, 33 lakh 50 thousand 265 people across the country which included health care and frontline workers took the first shot of the vaccine. But out of these only 24 lakh 19 thousand 557 people showed up to get the second dose of the vaccine.
Mar 02, 2021, 19:03 PM IST
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, SC judges to get COVID-19 vaccine today
Dr Harsh Vardhan took to Twitter on Monday and tweeted, “Now that I am eligible to get inoculated, I shall schedule to get vaccinated tomorrow. I urge each & every citizen to get vaccinated at the earliest whenever eligible. Tt's the best tool to end this #pandemic”
Mar 02, 2021, 07:12 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, EAM S Jaishankar, other political leaders receive first shot of COVID-19 vaccine
The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive, which began on Monday (March 1) in India, witnessed a good turnout. This phase is for people aged 60 and above, and those in the 45-59 age bracket with comorbidities. The Monday morning started with a pleasant surprise, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached AIIMS Delhi at 6 am to receive his first shot of COVID-19 vaccine.
Mar 01, 2021, 22:01 PM IST
Kumbh Mela 2021: Uttarakhand government issues COVID-19 SOP for devotees, penal action against violators
The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for devotees to produce a negative report of RT-PCR test for COVID-19. The SOP also makes it compulsory for devotees to bring a medical fitness certificate and an e-pass or e-permit issued to them after registering on the Kumbh Mela web portal.
Mar 01, 2021, 18:34 PM IST
Don't want to impose it but 'majboori', says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on lockdown
Maharashtra Chief Minister on Sunday (February 28) expressed his disinterest in imposing another lockdown in the state. CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "I do not want to impose it but 'majboori' (helplessness) is also something," while addressing the press.
Mar 01, 2021, 18:25 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi leads by example, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, urges opposition to support vaccination drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led by example as he took the first jab of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday (March 1), the day when the vaccination of people above 60 years began, said Union Health and Family Minister Harsh Vardhan.
Mar 01, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Co-WIN app meant only for administrators, vaccine registration to be done through portal: Govt
Citizens can register and book an appointment for vaccination, anytime and anywhere, using the Co-WIN 2.0 portal www.Cowin.Gov.In or through other IT applications such as Aarogya Setu. There is also a walk-in provision for the beneficiaries to get themselves registered at the nearby session site to get vaccinated, it said.
Mar 01, 2021, 15:16 PM IST
Why Covid-19 vaccine is not free for public, asks UP opposition leader Ram Govind Chaudhary, Yogi govt responds
During a discussion in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, senior Samajwadi Party leader Ram Govind Chaudhary had sought to know from the state’s Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh if the COVID vaccine will be provided free of cost to the public or some charges will be taken for the same.
Mar 01, 2021, 13:40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi joins world leaders who took COVID vaccine shot to boost people's confidence
PM Modi today joined world leaders as he took the COVID vaccine shot at AIMS, Delhi. US President Joe Biden was vaccinated when he was President-elect. Similarly, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Indonesia's Joko Widodo also received the COVID vaccine shot in the full public view.
Mar 01, 2021, 12:01 PM IST
'Laga bhi di, pata hi nahi chala': PM Narendra Modi after taking first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Speaking to the media, Sister Niveda said the Prime Minister chatted with them briefly and asked where they were from. “After taking the vaccine, the Prime Minister remarked, “Laga Bhi Di, Pata Hi Nahi Chala’’ (Oh it’s done, I didn't even realise it),” Sister Niveda told reporters.
Mar 01, 2021, 11:31 AM IST
Who is Sister P Niveda who gave COVID-19 vaccine shot to PM Narendra Modi
The PM was administered the COVID vaccine shot by two nurses - Sister P Niveda and sister Rosamma Anil - at the AIIMS, Delhi. While sister Niveda hails from Puducherry, sister Rosamma Anil hails from Kerala. News agency ANI shared pictures from AIIMS showing Sister Niveda administering Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN to the Prime Minister.
Mar 01, 2021, 10:23 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: Second phase of vaccination drive begins today, citizens can register on Co-WIN2.0 portal
The government of India has supplied two COVID-19 vaccines, Covishield and Covaxin, free of cost to the states and UTs to vaccinate healthcare workers (HCWs) and frontline workers (FLWs) and they will also be able to cover the next priority group i.E. 60 years plus age group and the age group of 45 to 59 years suffering from pre-specified co-morbidities.
Mar 01, 2021, 07:05 AM IST
After Maharashtra and Gujarat, lockdown extended in THIS state amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Tamil Nadu has extended the existing state-wide lockdown till March 31. The Tamil Nadu government has put in place centre’s guidelines for containing the spread of COVID-19 cases. Adding to this, the district administration will be taking appropriate COVID-19 measures.
Feb 28, 2021, 22:18 PM IST
Here's how to register for COVID-19 vaccination on Co-WIN 2.0 portal
In the third phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive which begins from March 1, the government is aiming to expand the vaccination drive to the general public of the nation, which include people with co-morbidities in the 45-59 years age group and senior citizens.
Feb 28, 2021, 20:58 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine registration on Co-WIN 2.0 portal begins from March 1, check details
In the third phase of the coronavirus vaccination drive which begins from March 1, the government is aiming to expand the vaccination drive to the general public of the nation, which include people with co-morbidities in the 45-59 years age group and senior citizens.
Feb 28, 2021, 20:33 PM IST
