Tag: Covid Vaccination Drive

Unvaccinated May Be 10 Times More Likely To Die From COVID19: US Study
Unvaccinated May Be 10 Times More Likely To Die From COVID19: US Study

The findings showed that the currently available Covid-19 jabs provide strong protection for most people against hospitalisation and death, even during the delta surge. However, higher hospitalisation and death rates are observed in older age groups, regardless of vaccination status.

  • Sunday, 12 September 2021
Focus On 60+, Administer 2nd Dose To Eligible Persons: Centre
Focus On 60+, Administer 2nd Dose To Eligible Persons: Centre

Bhushan also discussed the details of the states and UT's balance stock of 0.5 ml syringes, vaccination coverage among special groups (Transgender Persons, Persons with Disabilities, PWI and Prisoners), Covid vaccination coverage among women particularly pregnant and lactating.

  • Saturday, 04 September 2021
COVID Vaccination: Odisha Govt Targets To Complete Inoculation Drive By December 2021
COVID Vaccination: Odisha Govt Targets To Complete Inoculation Drive By December 2021

"All districts have been ordered to prioritize administering second jabs to the beneficiaries. Odisha government has set a deadline for vaccinating all teachers and non-teaching faculties by September 5 for which dedicated vaccination centres have been set up to fulfil the purpose."

  • Tuesday, 31 August 2021
Odisha Govt Asks Collectors To Ramp Up Covid-19 Vaccination To Achieve 3.5 Lakh Daily Target
Odisha Govt Asks Collectors To Ramp Up Covid-19 Vaccination To Achieve 3.5 Lakh Daily Target

In order to achieve daily target of 3.5 lakh inoculations, Odisha health department has asked Collectors, Municipal Commissioners, CDM&PHOs to improve the pace of Covid-19 vaccination.  

  • Saturday, 28 August 2021
COVID Vaccination: PM Modi Hails 'Momentous Feat' Of Administering Over 1 Cr Vaccines In A Day
COVID Vaccination: PM Modi Hails 'Momentous Feat' Of Administering Over 1 Cr Vaccines In A Day

India administered more than 93 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, the highest ever in a single day, the Union health ministry said in a statement.

  • Friday, 27 August 2021
Reducing Gap Between Two Doses Of Covishield Is Being Considered: Sources
Reducing Gap Between Two Doses Of Covishield Is Being Considered: Sources

The government in May had further extended the gap between the two doses of Covishield from 6-8 weeks to 12-16 weeks and said the decision to increase the gap was based on scientific evidence.

  • Thursday, 26 August 2021
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Over 54 Cr COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered So Far

Cumulatively, 19,45,18,646 people in the 18-44 age group across all states and union territories have received their first dose and 1,51,14,678 have received their second dose since the start of phase-3 of the vaccination drive, it said.

  • Saturday, 14 August 2021
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Over 50 Cr COVID Vaccine Doses Administered In India

The ministry said 22,93,781 beneficiaries in the age group of 18-44 years were administered the first dose, while 4,32,281 received the second dose of the vaccine on Friday.

  • Friday, 06 August 2021
BMC Claims Cent Percent Covid 19 Vaccination In Bhubaneswar
Over 49 Crore COVID19 Vaccine Doses Administered In India

Cumulatively, 16,92,68,754 people in the 18-44 age group have received the first dose and 1,07,72,537 have been administered the second dose of the vaccine since the start of the third phase of the nationwide inoculation drive, the ministry said.

  • Thursday, 05 August 2021
BMC Claims Cent Percent Covid 19 Vaccination In Bhubaneswar
BMC Claims Cent Percent Covid 19 Vaccination In Bhubaneswar

Additional Commissioner, BMC, Laxmikant Sethy said that the civic body had covered a wide range of beneficiaries including those from rural areas on the outskirts of the town. Huge number of outsiders keeps commuting to the city regularly. “No one has been ignored,” he added.

  • Saturday, 31 July 2021
Centre Gives Rs 1,828 Cr To States For Fight Against COVID-19
Centre Gives Rs 1,828 Cr To States For Fight Against COVID-19

India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 46 crore on July 30. Cumulatively, 46,15,18,479 vaccine doses have been administered through 54,94,423 sessions, as per the data of the Health Ministry.

  • Saturday, 31 July 2021
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Over 45.55 Cr COVID Vaccine Doses Administered In India So Far

Cumulatively, 14,66,22,393 people in the age group of 18-44 years across all states and Union Territories have received their first dose and 76,51,261 their second jab since the start of phase three of the vaccination drive.

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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COVID Vaccination: All 18+ Beneficiaries Will Get Vaccinated By Dec 2021, Says Govt

Two vaccines, namely Covishield manufactured by the Serum Institute of India and Covaxin manufactured by Bharat Biotech, that have been granted permission for restricted use in emergency situation by the national regulator are being procured by the central government for free supply to states/UTs.

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
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COVID 3rd Wave Unlikely To Be As Severe As 2nd Wave; Vaccination, Apt Behaviour Crucial To Minimise Effect

"We need to understand that new variants will emerge one after another but, we need to have focus on protective solution instead of running behind every new variant."

  • Saturday, 26 June 2021
Daily COVID Cases Down 79%, Active Cases 65%: Health Ministry
Daily COVID Cases Down 79%, Active Cases 65%: Health Ministry

More than 1.05 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories while over 47,43,580 doses are in the pipeline and will reach them within the next three days, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 15 June 2021
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