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China approves 2 more domestic Covid-19 vaccines, increasing number to 4

The two newly approved vaccines are made by CanSino Biologics Inc and Wuhan Institute of Biological Products, an affiliate of China National Pharmaceutical Group (Sinopharm)

Health authorities call for common approach to Covid-19 treatments: EU

Global coronavirus infections have exceeded 110 million as highly transmissible variants are prompting drug developers and governments to tweak their testing and immunisation strategies

Flight bookings hit as Bengal, TN join list of states mandating RT-PCR

Delhi govt too is expected to order RT-PCR tests for passengers from affected states; last-minute bookings not taking place, say airlines

Pfizer studying effects of 3rd vaccine dose against new Covid variants

Health authorities say first-generation Covid-19 vaccines still protect against variants that are emerging in different parts of the world

African Union backs call to waive IP rights on Covid-19 drugs

The union is backing calls for drugmakers to waive some intellectual property rights on Covid-19 medicines and vaccines

Rajasthan makes RT-PCR test mandatory for Maha, Kerala travellers

Rajasthan CM Gehlot chaired a Covid-19 review meeting where an RT-PCR negative report was made mandatory for those travelling from Maharashtra and Kerala to Rajasthan

AstraZeneca says it will have no vaccine supply shortfall in second quarter

AstraZeneca will deliver 180 million Covid-19 vaccines to Europe in the second quarter, the head of its Italian unit was quoted as saying on Thursday

How to get Covid vaccine from March 1: Eligibility, charges, procedure

Coronavirus updates: A decision on the next phase of Covid-19 vaccination was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 24. Who is eligible in the second round of vaccination and what are the charges, if any? Will there be a choice in the vaccine? The video answers all your queries in a quick time.

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Coronil only a supplement, says Ayush official

New strains that are sparking concerns in Maharashtra, a bumpy ride ahead for ride-hailing firms, Paperwork needed to register for phase-2 of roll-out-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

Seven states comprise 89.5% new Covid cases: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Thursday that the situation of Covid-19 in seven states is deteriorating

Global Covid-19 cases top 112.5 million, death surge to 2.49: Johns Hopkins

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,334,797 and 505,803 respectively, according to the CSSE

Canada: Variant cases surge as overall Covid-19 numbers drop steadily

Canada reported a cumulative total of 854,181 Covid-19 cases and 21,789 deaths, according to media reports

With 31,519 new cases, France's daily Covid infections hit three-month high

A higher single-day tally, at 45,522, was registered on November 17, according to official data

Mexico begin Covid-19 inoculation drive with Russian Sputnik vaccine

Some came fearing the long lines and disorder that marked the early stages of the vaccine campaign

'Tie-up with Serum Institute key to mass production of Covid-19 vaccines'

Located in the city of Pune in Maharashtra, the SII is the world''s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume

FDA says single-dose shot from J&J vaccine prevents severe Covid-19

Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine offers strong protection against severe COVID-19, according to an analysis released by US regulators that sets the stage for a final decision on a new and easier-to-use shot to help tame the pandemic. The long-anticipated shot could offer the nation a third vaccine option and help speed vaccinations by requiring just one dose instead of two. Food and Drug Administration scientists on Wednesday confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19, and about 85% effective against the most serious illness. The agency also said J&J's shot is safe. The analysis is just one step in the FDA's evaluation. On Friday, the agency's independent advisers will debate if the evidence is strong enough to recommend the shot. With that advice, the FDA is expected to make a final decision within days. The COVID-19 death toll in the US topped 500,000 this week, and the vaccination drive has been slower than ...

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine works well in big 'real world' test, prevents death

The vaccine was 92 percent effective at preventing severe disease after two shots and 62 percent after one

IMF chief urges G20 action to reverse global economy's dangerous divergence

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said "much stronger international collaboration" was needed to accelerate the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in poorer countries

Free vaccines for the 60-plus, comorbid cases in govt hospitals from Mar 1

The vaccine will be given for free in over 10,000 government hospitals and will come for a price which is yet to be decided in more than 20,000 private centres

Over 18,000 vaccinated against Covid in Delhi today; total 340,000

Over 3.4 lakh beneficiaries have received COVID-19 vaccine till date in Delhi since the start of the inoculation drive a month ago, with more than 18,000 people receiving the jabs