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Govt likely to allow Covid-19 vaccine in private market by March end

Low turnout for vaccination so far a likely reason

Russia's Sputnik V 91.6% effective with good safety profile in trials

In the interim efficacy analysis, data from 19,866 volunteers were included

Over 39,000 healthcare workers receive Covid-19 vaccine so far in Himachal

As many as 6,136 people were administered the COVID-19 vaccine in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, taking the number of those who have received the jabs in the state to 39,588, a health official said. A total of 7,921 health workers were to be administered the vaccine across 96 sessions on Tuesday, out of which 6,136 could be given the jabs, a coverage of 77.5 per cent, he said. The total number of people vaccinated for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the state has risen to 39,588 against a target of around 77,000 by February 9, Special Secretary (Health) Nipun Jindal said. A total of 33,452 people were administered the vaccine till February 1. The vaccination drive in the state began on January 16 when 1,536 members of the medical fraternity were given the jabs. Sixteen cases of AEFI (adverse events following immunisation) were reported in the state on Tuesday, Jindal said, taking the total to 81.

Close look shows Union Budget's 137% increase on healthcare is illusory

It is unclear as to why Rs 35,000 crore has been earmarked for vaccines, writes K Sujatha Rao.

Coronavirus LIVE: Russia's Covid-19 vaccine over 91% effective, says study

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Globally, nearly 104 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,247,005

PM-Cares Fund to foot over 80% cost of 1st phase of Covid vaccination drive

The fund was set up to provide relief during the coronavirus pandemic

Russia's Covid vaccine shows over 91% efficacy in phase 3 trial: Lancet

The results are based on an interim analysis of data published in The Lancet journal on Tuesday

Take herd immunity sign from Delhi serosurvey with a pinch of salt: Experts

The latest sero survey that shows 56.13 per cent of people in the city have antibodies against the infection but scientists are wary

Sero survey shows 56.13% people in Delhi have antibodies against Covid-19

The survey was held in January

World Coronavirus Dispatch: A Swedish film festival for only one viewer

Australia's lessons for a pandemic world, Germany considers Russian and Chinese vaccines, BP profit drops 96% as Covid hits energy demand and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Supply order for Covishield was placed after drug regulator's nod: Govt

The Rajya Sabha was informed about this on Tuesday

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Online memorial to honour lives lost to Covid

How Covid disrupts our sense of smell, Delhi's sero survey, latest numbers on the pandemic-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

No fresh coronavirus cases in Arunachal Pradesh for two days in a row

Arunachal Pradesh did not reported any fresh Covid-19 case in the last two days, a senior health department official said

Why pharma stocks are underperforming despite Rs 2.23 trn Budget allocation

Much of the increase in this year's Budget allocation for health and well-being is attributed to expenditure set aside for Covid-19 vaccination

Turkey vaccinates over 2 million people against novel coronavirus

The country started mass inoculation of health workers fon January 14 after the authorities approved the emergency use of the Chinese CoronaVac vaccine

India reports 8,635 new coronavirus cases, 94 fatalities in 24 hours

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country continues to remain below the two lakh- mark

Japan govt can now charge fines over breaching curbs imposed against Covid

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry on Friday held a meeting to discuss a proposed revision to the infectious disease law

Global Covid-19 cases top 103.3 mn, death toll at 2,236,559: Johns Hopkins

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 26,307,963 and 443,186, respectively, according to the CSSE

US won't make immigration arrests at coronavirus vaccination sites

The vaccination sites will be considered "sensitive locations" and generally off limits for enforcement actions, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement on Monday

Coronavirus can be controlled: WHO Chief points to decreasing cases

The WHO chief warned governments against opening up too quickly, as that could enable the coronavirus to come back in full strength