COVID Vaccine
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Covishield vax at health facilities from January 19

The officials requested citizens to avail the opportunity and get vaccinated. 

published on : 17th January 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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