COVID Vaccine

	Covid vaccine stockout in private hospitals of Odisha Some of the private hospitals had to push free vaccination to their corporate clients as the vaccines they had procured were set to expire in February. published on : 12th April 2023
	US Open, USTA back Djokovic's bid to enter US despite unvaccinated status The US Open Twitter feed featured a post on Friday saying American tennis authorities hoped he would be allowed to enter. published on : 4th March 2023
	First intranasal Covid vaccine launched, rollout to begin in private hospitals soon iNNCOVACC is the world’s first intranasal Covid vaccine to get approval for the primary 2-dose schedule and as a heterologous booster dose. published on : 27th January 2023
	Union Health Minister launches first made-in-India intranasal Covid vaccine The nasal vaccine -- BBV154 -- had received the Drugs Controller General of India's (DCGI) approval in November for restricted emergency use among adults as a heterologous booster dose. published on : 26th January 2023
	India's first intranasal Covid vaccine to be launched on Jan 26 In December, Bharat Biotech had announced that it would sell the intranasal vaccine for Rs 325 per shot for procurement by the government and Rs 800 per shot for private vaccination centres. published on : 21st January 2023
	Eight lakh Covishield doses in, special booster camps to start State had only Covaxin, orders not placed due to low vax demand published on : 18th January 2023
	Covishield vax at health facilities from January 19 The officials requested citizens to avail the opportunity and get vaccinated. published on : 17th January 2023
	It’s long wait for Covishield booster, Centre yet to send vaccines D Randeep, Commissioner, Health and Family Welfare department, said they have not received vaccines from the Centre yet. published on : 13th January 2023
	Govt panel recommends market authorisation for Covovax jab as heterologous booster dose Covovax is manufactured through technology transfer from Novavax. It has been approved by the European Medicines Agency for conditional marketing authorization. published on : 12th January 2023
	No need for second Covid booster shot: Jayadeva study SJICR took up the study to assess the immune status of 350 healthcare workers (aged 19-60 years) that included doctors, nurses, technicians, ward helpers and other staff of Jayadeva. published on : 12th January 2023
	Indian vaccine works against BF.7 sub-variant: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya did not specify which Covid vaccine works against the BF.7 sub-variant. published on : 12th January 2023
	No response yet on Karnataka's 30 lakh Covid vaccine demand Deputy Director (immunisation) Dr Rajani said they have not received any communication from the Centre regarding how many vaccines will be delivered to the state and by what time. published on : 11th January 2023
	States can procure vax for booster doses: Union Minister Odisha is among some of the big states and UTs that are facing a complete vaccine stockout. published on : 9th January 2023
	Karnataka seeks 30 lakh Covid booster doses Places request for 25 lakh Covishield, 5 lakh Corbevax doses; no word on mixing vaccines published on : 5th January 2023
	TN government has three lakh covid vaccines stock: Ma Subramanian While addressing the media persons, Ma. Subramanian said Tamil Nadu plays a significant role in providing medical services even to people of remote areas. published on : 4th January 2023
	Odisha seeks precaution dose Covid vax from Centre Of the 3.25 crore people aged 18 and above, 1.31 crore have been vaccinated with booster dose published on : 24th December 2022
	Mask up, follow 3T: Odisha gears up to prevent Covid The state government also geared up to resume treating facilities and maintain adequate stock of testing kits, hospital consumables and drugs. published on : 24th December 2022
	AP seeks supply of Covid vax, stocks only for three days Stating that Andhra Pradesh has been on the forefront in vaccinating eligible beneficiaries, the health minister stressed the need for fresh stock to vaccinate people against the SARS-Cov 2 virus. published on : 24th December 2022
	Djokovic hopes for virus rule change to allow him to play US Open His unvaccinated status means he will not be allowed into the United States to play in the tournament, which starts next month. published on : 11th July 2022
	Three COVID vaccine shots protect children under five years of age: Pfizer It aims to give tots an even lower dose - just one-tenth of the amount adults receive - but discovered during its trial that two shots didn't seem quite strong enough for preschoolers. published on : 23rd May 2022