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Is WHO Team Studying Origin of Coronavirus Facing “Political Pressure?”

March 18, 2021 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Mar 18: Will the world ever learn the truth about the origin of the novel Coronavirus. From the contradictory reports coming from the world team of experts appointed by the World Health Organisation and the team of scientists of China assisting the world team, it is highly unlikely that ultimately truth […]

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“No Signal of Concern in AstraZeneca Vaccine:” Centre

March 17, 2021 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Mar 17: The Centre on Wednesday said the adverse effects surveillance group is aware of the concerns raised by many countries over AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines and is tracking the information available on the events. VK Paul member (health) in Niti Aayog, however, said, “I assure you that we have no signal of concern […]

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“Careless in Tackling Covid-19 May Lead to National Outbreak:” Cautioned Modi

March 17, 2021 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Mar 17: The prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked the chief ministers of different states to make people strictly follow the Covid-19 protocols to avert “carelessness” that could create a national outbreak like situation. Expressing concern over the recent spike in Corona cases in some states which he termed as […]

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Covid-19: ICMR scientist urges to abolish smoking areas to curb the spread

March 17, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: A senior scientist of ICMR urged the authority to abolish smoking areas to curb the spread of coronavirus in the nation. Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar – the CG Pandit National Chair at ICMR said “It has been seen that no safe distance norms are followed in these zones which are usually like smoke-filled chambers […]

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Covishield: Orders Placed for 10 Crore Doses More

March 16, 2021 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Mar 16: The Centre has placed a new purchase order with the Serum Institute of India (SII) for the supply of 10 crore doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, Covishield, each costing ₹157.50, including GST, according to official sources. The HLL Lifecare Limited, a public sector undertaking, has issued the supply order on behalf […]

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More Concern over AstraZeneca Vaccine: “It is Safe,” Says British PM

March 16, 2021 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Mar 16: Amidst rising complaints of the United Kingdom-based AstraZeneca-developed vaccine causing blood clotting and more European countries blocking its use, the British prime minister Boris Johnson defended its safety and claimed that it worked “extremely well.” “Covishield,” approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use is […]

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Record: Government vaccinated 30L people on March 15

March 16, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed that around 30 lakh people received the first dose of coronavirus vaccine on March 15. The Central Government boosts its vaccination program amid rising coronavirus cases in several states. According to the Union Health Ministry – The vaccination of 30 lakh people in one day is […]

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New Covid Vaccines May not Need Needles; WHO

March 15, 2021 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Mar 15: In a year or so, Covid-19 vaccination programme may see revolutionary changes in administering the dosages. The World Health Organisation believe that the new Covid-19 vaccines, may be ready for use later this year or next year, will include such jabs that would not require needles and can be stored at […]

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The government of the Netherlands suspends the use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine

March 15, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The Dutch officials on Sunday temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Dutch government’s decision comes when side effects of AstraZeneca coronavirus were reported in Denmark and Norway. The Health Ministry of Netherlands in its statement said that “Based on new information, the Dutch Medicines Authority has advised, as a precautionary […]

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Vaccination Drive: India administers around three crore doses so far

March 15, 2021 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: The government of India speed-up the vaccination process amid rising coronavirus cases in some states. Around three crore people in India have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine so far. The official data of the government says – the country’s COVID-19 recovery rate reached 96.68 percent with a total recovery of […]