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A health worker prepares to inoculates a man with a dose of the Covishield vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus. (Photo: AFP)

Anti-vaxxers' a threat to others; live in denial of science, reality

There are some religious maniacs who believe that muttering some phrase or charm will save them from Covid-19

18 Dec 2021 12:25 AM IST

Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India (SII). (Twitter)

SII to launch vax for kids in 6 mnths

ndia is yet to start vaccinating children below 18, who form 40 per cent of the country's population

15 Dec 2021 1:39 AM IST

Recently, airlines and airports had approached MoCA and highlighted the need to vaccinate their staff on priority basis, albeit once the medical personnel are covered. (PTI/file)

Aviation sector workers be vaccinated on priority after health...

The frontline workers mentioned in the December 28 guidelines does not include aviation sector employees

24 Jan 2021 11:41 AM IST

Anthony Banash receives a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center on January 21, 2021 in Torrance, California. Banash was the first patient to receive the vaccine at the hospital. (Mario Tama/Getty Images/AFP)

US vaccine shortages force cancellations, postponements

Over the past few days, authorities in California, Ohio, West Virginia, Florida and Hawaii warned that their supplies...

22 Jan 2021 11:18 AM IST

The vaccination exercise will be conducted utilising experience of elections (booth strategy) and Universal Immunization Program (UIP) without compromising existing healthcare services, especially national programs and primary health care. (Photo-AP)

Covid vaccination drive to begin from January 16

Emergency Use Authorisation or Accelerated Approval has been granted by the Drug Controller General of India for...

10 Jan 2021 4:25 AM IST

There will be 25 test beneficiaries who will be healthcare workers. Their data has to be uploaded in Co-WIN (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Network) app

Vaccine dry run on January 2 at all state capitals

Expert panel to review Biotech and Serum data

1 Jan 2021 4:11 AM IST

President Joe Biden speaks about the COVID-19 pandemic during a prime-time address from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Washington. (AP/Andrew Harnik)

Biden announces all Americans to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination...

The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 29,150,068 and 529,102,...

12 March 2021 10:01 AM IST

A medical worker takes a vial of the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 on March 24, 2021 at a vaccination hub outside Romes Termini railway station. (ANDREAS SOLARO / AFP)

Two doses of AstraZeneca COVID shots 85-90 per cent effective: Public...

With the threat of new variants, it has never been more important to get the vaccine, said UK Health and Social Care...

21 May 2021 11:56 AM IST

Second batch of Sputnik-V vaccine arrives in Hyderabad. (PTI)

Second batch of Russian COVID-19 vaccine reaches Hyderabad

The first consignment of 1.50 lakh doses of Sputnik V vaccine from Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) landed in India...

16 May 2021 2:25 PM IST

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. (Photo: ANI)

US announces USD 25 million aid to support India's COVID-19...

Jaishankar and Blinken discussed a wide range of issues including Afghanistan during the meeting

28 July 2021 5:39 PM IST

Indias drug regulator controversially approved Bharat Biotechs Covaxin for emergency use in early January without efficacy data. (Representational Image: AFP)

India to miss end-July vaccination target as Bharat Biotech lags

The government had been counting on deliveries of 60 million to 70 million Covaxin doses monthly from July or August

27 July 2021 6:53 AM IST

A health worker inoculates a woman with a dose of the Covishield vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus during a vaccination drive in Hyderabad. (AFP)

The vaccinated are worried and scientists don't have answers

Absent clear public health messaging, vaccinated people are left confused about how to protect themselves

22 Aug 2021 12:44 PM IST