Covid 19 vaccine

Bharat Biotech terminates Covaxin deal with Brazil after graft allegations

The termination of the MoU came after the deal with the Brazilian government for supply of 20 million doses of the vaccine landed in controversy and attracted investigation by authorities in that…

Matt Damon explains he understands why some people don't want to get COVID vaccine

Actor Matt Damon recently opened up on his thoughts on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. While many people around the world have been hesitant in getting their jabs, Matt thinks it's a personal choice…

Eight-week gap preferable for Pfizer jab antibodies

As per the experts, the findings support the UK's decision on extending dosing intervals from the initial recommendation of three weeks

Dominican Republic president gets third jab of Covid vaccine, urges people to follow suit

The two initial doses, followed by a third dose, will be used to normalise the situation in the country

COVID-19: Wuhan lab leak study — China opposes virus origins probe

Beijing has repeatedly insisted that a leak would have been "extremely unlikely", citing the conclusion reached by a joint WHO-Chinese mission to Wuhan in January.

Either get vaccinated or take weekly Covid tests, orders New York Mayor

New York has taken the decision to make vaccines or weekly Covid tests compulsory after authorities observed an alarming increase in new coronavirus infections in the city

Pfizer/BioNTech to produce Covid vaccine in S.Africa

This comes amid a debate over vaccine inequality, which has left poor countries at a significant disadvantage with respect to protecting their citizens against Coronavirus

China's top infectious disease expert Gao Fu says he took three different Covid shots

Gao Fu, head of the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said in an interview, "I was among the first to have a domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine when I got the shot in May last…

Effect of fake news: Airbnb host rejects booking of couple for being vaccinated

An Airbnb host has been suspended after she refused booking of a couple in Victoria simply because they have had their first dose of coronavirus vaccine

‘If anybody is lying here, it is you’: Fauci and Paul clash on coronavirus origins

Dr Anthony Fauci and Senator Rand Paul traded barbs in a heated exchange at a Senate hearing Tuesday about whether or not the NIH funded gain of function research at a Wuhan lab.

Nancy Pelosi's aide and White House staffer test positive for Covid, despite getting fully vaccinated

A few days after Kamala Harris was exposed to possible infection, Nancy Pelosi's aide and another White House staffer have tested positive for coronavirus even after getting fully vaccinated

WINGS & WHEELS | COVID-19 flight ban: When will flying be unhindered?

Flying could become more relaxed by the end of this year for Indians who want to travel overseas, the acceptability at airports will depend on vaccinations. 

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson didn't want lockdown as only the elderly were dying, his ex-aide says 

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's former top adviser Dominic Cummings said the PM did not want to impose a second lockdown in the autumn last year because "the people who are dying are…

Saudi: Two doses of vaccine compulsory for international travel, and much more

From next month, every citizen wishing to travel abroad will have to be first fully vaccinated against coronavirus. The same restrictions will follow for gaining access to public spaces and work…

Rise of COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated population concerning: US Surgeon General

In areas where there are low numbers of vaccinated people or where cases are rising, it is very reasonable for counties to take more mitigation measures, like the mask rules that you see coming…

US surgeon general defends Los Angeles' reinstatement of indoor mask mandate

Amid criticism for the city of Los Angeles' reinstatement of its indoor mask mandate, Vivek Murthy defends the mandate expressing concern over the fall outlook of COVID cases

Unvaccinated people in US breeding ground for new Covid variants: Experts

Health experts have warned unvaccinated people can become the reason behind the breeding of new and deadlier variants which could diminish the success of vaccine programme in the US

Nigeria puts six states on COVID-19 red alert, curbs gatherings

In the event of a red alert related to coronavirus, authorities in the states of Nigeria can restrict celebrations and gatherings to a minimum

All adults in Britain offered a COVID-19 shot ahead of Monday reopening

Ahead of the end of legal restrictions in England on Monday, the health ministry said every adult in the United Kingdom has been offered a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The UK prime minister's…

France allows travellers vaccinated with Covishield to enter country

Along with France, several other European countries have allowed international travellers who have been vaccinated with India-made Covishield (AstraZeneca) to enter the country