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More Covid-19 vaccine candidates get approval for clinical trials in India
As for Bharat Biotech's chimpanzee flu virus (adenovirus) based intra-nasal vaccine candidate, the SEC recommended grant of permission for phase I trials
 "More Covid-19 vaccine candidates get approval for clinical trials in India")
More Covid-19 vaccine candidates get approval for clinical trials in India
As for Bharat Biotech's chimpanzee flu virus (adenovirus) based intra-nasal vaccine candidate, the SEC recommended grant of permission for phase I trials
Covid vaccination beneficiaries below target due to vaccine hesitancy: Govt
Fewer than planned beneficiaries attended the coronavirus vaccination sessions at the start due to transient technical issues in CoWIN portal and vaccine hesitancy, among others, the government said
 "Covid vaccination beneficiaries below target due to vaccine hesitancy: Govt")
Over 9,200 people get Covid vaccine shots on Friday in Delhi; turnout 50%
Sources said vaccination will now begin for frontline workers too from Saturday onwards
 "Over 9,200 people get Covid vaccine shots on Friday in Delhi; turnout 50%")
3rd phase of vaccination for people above 50 likely to begin in March: Govt
The third phase of vaccination against the coronavirus is likely to commence in March and will cover 27 crore people aged 50 years and above and those with co-morbidities
Serbia sees production of Sputnik V by the year-end, says President
A group of Russian experts is expected to visit Serbia next week for talks about local production of the Sputnik V vaccine by the end of the year
 "Serbia sees production of Sputnik V by the year-end, says President")
Britain to work with Germany's CureVac on vaccines against Covid variants
The government said that almost all vaccines developed through the partnership would be variants of CureVac's existing shot, which is currently undergoing late-stage clinical trials
Extra Astra vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly: UK regulators
Britain has been rolling out the shot among all age groups after the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) was the first regulator to approve it in December
 "Extra Astra vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly: UK regulators")
Jabs for the 50-plus, co-morbid cases likely in March: Health Minister
Harsh Vardhan doesn't give exact date of third stage of rollout, says 22 countries want covid vaccines from India
 "Jabs for the 50-plus, co-morbid cases likely in March: Health Minister")
Scientists develop AI tool that may help tackle novel coronavirus mutations
The tool could quickly help develop new vaccines and zero in on the best potential preventives
 "Scientists develop AI tool that may help tackle novel coronavirus mutations")
European Union's top diplomat hopes Sputnik V will be approved in bloc
The EU consists of 27 countries
 "European Union's top diplomat hopes Sputnik V will be approved in bloc")
Top headlines: RBI holds rates, Pfizer withdraws vaccine application & more
Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
 "Top headlines: RBI holds rates, Pfizer withdraws vaccine application & more")
Nearly 5 million beneficiaries vaccinated against Covid-19: Health ministry
India's caseload has been declining in recent months
 "Nearly 5 million beneficiaries vaccinated against Covid-19: Health ministry")
World shares near record levels as vaccines inject fresh hope
Longer-term U.S. Treasury yields rose in anticipation of a large pandemic relief bill from Washington
 "World shares near record levels as vaccines inject fresh hope")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Over 100 mn HCQ pills have been distributed
Gavi's vaccine commitments, wealthy countries baulk at IP waiver proposal, Covid-19 'personalities'-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Over 100 mn HCQ pills have been distributed")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Work from home has actually been long work
Johnson & Johnson seeks US FDA nod for vaccine, Gilead's Covid drug delivers $2bn boost to Q4 revenue, Beijing Winter Olympics face Covid hurdle and other pandemic-related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Work from home has actually been long work")
Pfizer retracts request for emergency approval of Covid-19 vaccine in India
Pfizer has not conducted any bridge trial on Indian population for its mRNA vaccine
 "Pfizer retracts request for emergency approval of Covid-19 vaccine in India")
Covid-19: Pfizer withdraws Emergency Use Authorisation application in India
Pfizer had a meeting with India's drugs regulator on Wednesday and the decision was made after that, the company said.
Covid-19: India records 12,408 new cases, 120 fresh fatalities in 24 hrs
The total cases mounted to 1,08,02,591, while the death toll increased to 1,54,823 with 120 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed
Covid situation particularly fragile due to more virus variants: French PM
"A new lockdown can only be considered as a very last resort. Currently, the situation does not justify such a move," Castex told reporters at the briefing
 "Covid situation particularly fragile due to more virus variants: French PM")