'VIGIL needed, but no need to PANIC': Govt panel on new Covid-19 outbreak in China
China Covid-19 Outbreak: According to new projections from the US-based Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), China's abrupt lifting of its stringent Covid-19 curbs could result in an explosion of cases and over 10 lakh deaths next year.
Dec 20, 2022, 16:53 PM IST
NTAGI approves SII's Covid-19 vaccine Covovax for 12-17 age group, say sources
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) on Friday approved Serum Institute of India's Covid-19 vaccine Covovax for the 12-17 age group, as per ANI.
Apr 29, 2022, 17:55 PM IST
Covid vaccination for children in 12-14 age group likely to begin from THIS month, know more
Once the 15-18 age group is covered, NTAGI chief said, the government is likely to take a policy decision for initiating the vaccination drive for the 12-14 age group in March.
Jan 17, 2022, 17:17 PM IST
COVID-19 cases will increase rapidly in coming days, warns NTAGI chief N K Arora
NTAGI is a government panel that monitors the country's coronavirus advisory committee. Dr Arora also warned that there are around 3-4 sub-lineages of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the COVID-19.
Jan 11, 2022, 16:30 PM IST
India witnessing third Covid-19 wave, Omicron accounts for over 50% of new cases: NTAGI chief N K Arora
Dr N K Arora said, ''The galloping increase in the number of Covid cases over the last one week is indicative of the third wave, as is being seen in several other countries across the globe." He, however, stressed that there is no need to panic.
Jan 05, 2022, 09:26 AM IST
Govt panel to discuss child immunisation, decide on COVID-19 booster dose amid Omicron fears
During today’s meeting, the NTAGI will be coming up with comprehensive policies for both the additional COVID-19 vaccine dose and child immunisation against COVID-19. This decision comes in view of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 of which India has reported 21 cases so far.
Dec 06, 2021, 08:54 AM IST
COVID-19 appropriate behaviour must during festival season to prevent third wave, says NTAGI chief
NTAGI chief Dr N K Arora said the third wave of COVID-19 can hit the nation if any new mutation emerges during this festive season.
Sep 09, 2021, 18:15 PM IST
Gap between Covishield doses to be reduced? This is what NTAGI chairman says
NTAGI chairman Dr NK Arora on Thursday (August 26) clarified on reports claiming that the government is mulling to reduce the gap between two doses of Covishield.
Aug 26, 2021, 20:29 PM IST
NTAGI to introduce Zydus Cadila's ZyCoV-D jab in vaccination drive, prioritise 12-18 age group with comorbidities
On ZyCoV-D vaccine, NTAGI Chairman said, “The aim is to develop a priority list with the focus being on adolescents aged 12-18 years with comorbidities.”
Aug 25, 2021, 16:53 PM IST
Priority COVID-19 vaccination for children above 12 with comorbidities: Govt panel chief
NTAGI chief said that a portion of Zydus Cadila’s Zycov-D vaccine supply will be set aside for comorbid adolescents. The announcement came days after the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) granted emergency approval to the Zycov-D.
Aug 24, 2021, 07:35 AM IST
Health Ministry dispels rumours, says COVID vaccines don't cause infertility
NK Arora, Chairman, NTAGI chairperson, said, "When the polio vaccine came and was being administered in India and other parts of the world, this sort of a rumour had spread at that time too. At that time, misinformation was created that children who are getting polio vaccine may face infertility in the future.’’
Jun 25, 2021, 19:34 PM IST
Exclusive: Mixing of COVID-19 vaccines not unsafe and can give better immunity, says doctor
India is planning to do a study on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination if two different coronavirus vaccines are administered to a patient for their two doses. This comes after several reports of a massive shortage of COVID-19 vaccines in the country.
Jun 01, 2021, 13:21 PM IST
