Covid-19 vaccine

	Covid-19 vaccine can’t be insisted upon by employer: Delhi HC The petitioner was working as a lecturer of History, teaching class XI and XII in the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Delhi under the Director, Directorate of Education, GNCTD. published on : 25th January 2023
	Djokovic back in Australia a year after being deported The government confirmed in November that the unvaccinated Serb was no longer barred and had been granted a visa allowing him to play in the opening Grand Slam of the year, which starts next month. published on : 27th December 2022
	'Not liable to compensate for deaths due to Covid vaccine,' Centre tells SC The affidavit was filed in response to a petition by the parents of two girls, aged 19 and 20, who died allegedly due to adverse effects of Covishield vaccine. published on : 29th November 2022
	Drug regulator's nod sought for third phase study of intranasal Covid vaccine in 5-18 age group On September 6, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) had approved its intranasal Covid vaccine iNCOVACC for restricted emergency use in those aged above 18 years. published on : 11th September 2022
	Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again, president negative Jill Biden, 71, like her husband, has been twice-vaccinated and twice-boosted with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. published on : 24th August 2022
	Pfizer CEO tests positive for Covid-19, has mild symptoms Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla said Monday that he started taking Pfizer’s Paxlovid pill treatment and is isolating while he recovers. published on : 16th August 2022
	Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca's profits fall, Covid vaccine sales dip further The pharmaceutical group added that sales of its Covid-19 vaccine Vaxzevria slumped 49 per cent in the second quarter. published on : 29th July 2022
	Fire breaks out in Bharat Biotech's facility in Hyderabad However, no causalities were reported and there was no effect to the main plant which was around 300 metres away from the kitchen. published on : 8th July 2022
	14 states reporting spike in Covid-19 cases asked to be on alert by Centre In a virtual review meeting, the low level of Covid-19 testing was highlighted as also the drop in RTPCR share. published on : 28th June 2022
	NTAGI sub panel recommends reducing Covid booster dose gap to six months The panel members found a lack of uniformity in results upon mixing of jabs for booster shots and stated that no recommendation for it can be made as of now. published on : 16th June 2022
	Indian Council of Medical Research sets rules for using drones in healthcare The guide that adheres to the new Drone Rules 2021 will help avoid confusion as the usage of drones is new in the healthcare system. published on : 2nd June 2022
	Panel seeks more data on Serum Institute's EUA application for Covovax use The SII had last month submitted an application to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking emergency use authorisation (EUA) for Covovax's use among children in the age group. published on : 12th April 2022
	Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech cut COVID vaccine prices for private hospitals to Rs 225 The Union Health Ministry on Friday announced that those above the age of 18 years who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose will be eligible for the precaution dose. published on : 9th April 2022
	Biological E Ltd to get mRNA technology from WHO to produce COVID-19 vaccines A press release from BE Limited said the WHO's Advisory Committee on Vaccine Product Development (ACPDV) selected the firm after examining a number of proposals from India. published on : 4th April 2022
	Covid-19: Centre considering booster dose for Indians travelling abroad The Centre may soon allow a precaution dose of Covid-19 vaccine for those seeking to travel abroad for education, employment, sports and for attending official or business commitments. published on : 26th March 2022
	TS has over 6.66 L doses of Covaxin Meanwhile, the State has about 6.66 lakh doses of Covaxin available at its cold chain points and at district vaccine stores. published on : 15th March 2022
	Decision on mixing and matching of booster dose of Covid vaccines will be based on science: Government On the Corbevax vaccine, VK Paul said it will find a way into the national vaccination programme as an order has been placed and delivered for a certain quantity. published on : 3rd March 2022
	China approves two more COVID-19 vaccines for wider use CanSino said its one-shot vaccine candidate is 65.28% effective 28 days after the dose is given. published on : 25th February 2021
	COVID-19 vaccination drive kicks off in Kolar and Chikballapur, medical staff first to get shots Speaking to The New Indian Express, Anitha said, "Initially, I was feeling scared but later I gained confidence that nothing will happen. After the vaccination, I am normal." published on : 16th January 2021