- 17 May, 2024
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U.S. pushes world leaders to embrace 70% global COVID-19 vaccination target
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is pushing global leaders to endorse what it calls ambitious targets for ending the COVID-19 pandemic, including ensuring 70% of the world's population is vaccinated…
England to offer COVID vaccine to all 12- to 15-year-olds
By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -All 12- to 15-year-olds in England will be offered a COVID-19 vaccine after top medical advisers said on Monday that children would benefit from reduced…
Reopen schools or disaster looms, experts tell Indian authorities
By Krishna N. Das NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Many top Indian epidemiolgists and social scientists are urging authorities to reopen in-person school classes for all age groups, saying the benefits…
India much better prepared ahead of possible COVID-19 third wave
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - As COVID-19 cases and deaths exploded in India in April and May, New Delhi's premier Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and several others ran so short of…
Wait for two-three months till children get vaccinated against COVID-19, says Dr Trehan on re-opening of schools
New Delhi [India], August 29 (ANI): Stating that India approved Zydus Cadila's DNA vaccine for emergency use in adults and children, Medanta Chairman and Managing Director Dr Naresh Trehan on…
Single Covaxin jab in previously COVID infected individuals equivalent to two doses in infection-naive persons: Study
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): A single dose of Covaxin for previously COVID-19 infected individuals is equivalent to two doses of the vaccine in infection-naive individuals, suggests the pilot…
Dr Soumya Swaminathan lauds India for achieving 1 crore jabs
New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): As India administered over 1 crore vaccine doses against COVID-19 on Friday until 10 pm, which is the highest vaccination that happened in a…
Australia reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for 1st time
Canberra [Australia], August 26 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia has reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time since the start of the pandemic. As many as 1,123 new locally-acquired…
India achieves highest single day COVID-19 vaccination mark; administers over 88.13 lakh doses in last 24 hours
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): With over 88.13 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the last 24 hours, India has achieved the highest single-day vaccination mark on Monday. "88…
Foreign nationals now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination in India: Centre
New Delhi [India], August 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday allowed the foreign nationals residing in India to get registered on the CoWin portal to…
US announces USD 25 million aid to support India’s COVID-19 vaccination process
New Delhi [US], July 28 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday announced USD 25 million assistance to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts across India. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who…
India in touch with various countries for COVID-19 vaccine import: MEA
New Delhi [India], July 22 (ANI): India has been in touch with the various countries regarding the possibility of import of vaccines to supplement domestic production, said the Ministry of…
