Almost 1 lakh Maldives citizens jabbed with made-in-India COVID-19 vaccine
India has been at the forefront of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and is providing vaccines to the world under the ‘Vaccine Maitri’ initiative. More than 25 nations across the world have already received Made-in-India vaccines and 49 more countries will be supplied in the coming days.
Feb 28, 2021, 15:48 PM IST
People with THESE health conditions will get COVID-19 vaccine jabs on priority, check full list
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 27, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
COVID-19 lockdown extended in THESE cities, here's what is open and what will remain closed
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the past few days, the lockdown in Maharashtra's Amravati and Achalpur has been extended till March 8. The weekend lockdown was supposed to be in place from 8 pm on Saturday (February 20) to 7 am on Monday (February 22), which has now been extended to a week's time.
Feb 27, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
For COVID-19 vaccine in private hospital this is how much you may have to pay
The proposed price range was decided in a meeting between Dr. VK Paul, NITI Aayog and representatives from Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech. However, the final call on the price range will be taken by the Union health Ministry.
Feb 27, 2021, 18:05 PM IST
Lockdown in Maharashtra's Amravati, Achalpur extended amid rise in COVID-19 cases
The lockdown in Maharashtra's Amravati and Achalpur has been extended till March 8. A total lockdown of seven days was imposed in Amravati city and Achalpur town on February 21 which has now been extended due to an increase in coronavirus cases.
Feb 27, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine price between Rs 300-500, proposes NITI Aayog
The NITI Aayog has promulgated a price range of Rs 300-500 for two Covid vaccines that would be available for the priority group at private facilities in the third phase of vaccination set to begin from March 1, sources privy to the development revealed, adding that the Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin would cost a bit higher.
Feb 27, 2021, 16:51 PM IST
Walk-in registration for COVID-19 vaccine doses to be allowed in next phase, Centre says
For the COVID-19 vaccines in the next phase, a citizen can walk in to a vaccination centre and get themselves registered for a dose, Centre announced on Friday. In a statement to the states, the Centre outlined new guidelines and features that are being included in the Co-WIN platform.
Feb 27, 2021, 15:32 PM IST
People can choose their COVID-19 vaccination centre, says govt for faster roll-out
Indian government on Friday (February 26) said it will let people choose their coronavirus vaccination centres when the campaign expands next week, effectively letting beneficiaries pick either a home-grown shot or the AstraZeneca one, unlike now.
Feb 26, 2021, 20:14 PM IST
COVID-19 guidelines will continue till March 31, says MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs in a statement said while there has been a substantial decline in the active and new COVID-19 cases, there is need to maintain surveillance, containment and caution so as to fully overcome the pandemic.
Feb 26, 2021, 16:28 PM IST
WHO Director praises PM Narendra Modi for promoting vaccine equity around the globe
India’s vaccine distribution drive is expected to reach over 60 nations. Not just neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and others, Indian government has also sent vaccines to countries in the far west including West Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Feb 25, 2021, 23:12 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccination second phase to begin in March: Check how to self-register
The Centre on Wednesday (February 25) announced that people over 60 years and those above 45 with comorbidities can get COVID-19 vaccine from March 1 even as it cautioned states and union territories that any laxity in implementing stringent curbs could "compound the situation".
Feb 25, 2021, 18:48 PM IST
Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple issues new rules amid surge in COVID-19 infections
As per a new guideline, the temple administration said that people will be permitted only after the scanning of the QR code during entry inside the temple. If online booking is not made then an offline registration from outside the temple premises can be made.
Feb 25, 2021, 17:37 PM IST
