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Vaccine nationalism may hit WHO's 2021 goal of 2 bn doses: Adar Poonawalla

Countries are holding tight to their supplies and restricting access to materials needed to make more, said Adar Poonawalla, chief executive officer of the Serum Institute of India Ltd

Alliance Air deboards four for not following Covid-appropriate behaviour

The circular stated that people on board found not following Covid-appropriate behaviour or not wearing masks despite repeated warnings would be treated as "unruly" passengers and action will be taken

Global coronavirus caseload tops 120.6 million: Johns Hopkins University

The number of deaths have surged to more than 2.66 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Moderna starts testing Covid-19 vaccine on young children, infants

Moderna has begun testing its Covid-19 vaccine on children and infants between ages of six months and 12 years old, as the pharmaceutical company seeks to expand approval for its vaccine to children

5.6 million students register for UP Board exams despite Covid-19 impact

As many as 5.6 million students have registered this year to appear in the high school and intermediate examinations of Uttar Pradesh Board, despite the impact of Covid-19 on the education in schools

India records highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases this year

India recorded 28,903 new coronavirus infections, the highest so far this year, taking the Covid-19 tally to 11,438,734, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday

Japan mulls lifting Covid emergency as strain on healthcare system eases

Japanese officials are thinking about lifting the coronavirus state of emergency currently in place for Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures, as the strain on the healthcare system is easing

'It is safe': Trump encourages supporters to get vaccinated against Covid

Former US President Donald Trump urged his supporters to take the Covid-19 vaccine, as a growing number of Republicans remain opposed to get vaccinated

Cyprus decides to buy Russia's Covid-19 vaccine pending EMA approval

Cyprus has decided to buy 50,000 doses of Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine once it is cleared by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), government spokesman Kyriakos Koushos said on Tuesday

Coronavirus vaccines administered at 89 hospitals in Gurugram rapid phase

In Gurugram a rapid phase of the Covid-19 vaccination drive is being conducted in 89 hospitals

France has entered third wave of coronavirus, says PM Jean Castex

French Prime Minister Jean Castex said the country has entered 'a kind of third wave' of Covid-19 infections, amid a surge of cases as numerous variants of the virus has affected the nation

Zimbabwe receives second batch of Chinese vaccines against coronavirus

Zimbabwe on Tuesday received a second batch of Sinopharm doses donated by China plus an additional Sinovac doses commercially procured by the government

India emerges global manufacturing hub for Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V

Gland Pharma to make 252 mn doses, Hetero 100 mn doses, Strides may also join the fray

With Covid-19 cases on the rise, demand to allow vaccine for all grows

Maharashtra, Bengal, Tamil Nadu argue in favour; may be discussed at PM's meeting with CMs

Govt places new purchase order with SII for 100 mn doses of Covishield

The price was fixed at Rs 157.50 a dose, including GST

We have Covid vaccination data for any post facto verification: R S Sharma

The only problem we have now is that hospitals don't follow the system of vaccination many times, says Sharma

Over 34.8 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in country: Govt

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 3.48 crore with19,11,913 people inoculated on Tuesday till 7 pm, the Union health ministry said

Vaccinating India: What next?

We must pull out all the stops to win the race against the virus. And trust each other to do the right thing

Experts pore over AstraZeneca safety data after Europe suspends vaccine

The EU regulator will release its findings on Thursday but its head, Emer Cooke, said she saw no reason to change its recommendation of AstraZeneca - one of four vaccines that it has approved for use.

Over 38,000 people got Covid-19 vaccine shots in Delhi on Tuesday

Over 38,000 beneficiaries, including 19,007 senior citizens, received COVID-19 vaccine shots in the national capital on Tuesday, according to official data.