Though the meeting will not be a detailed review on the product, the vaccine maker will have an opportunity to submit a summary on overall quality of the jab, according to the WHO.
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Aster DM Healthcarae partners with Dr Reddy’s to administer Sputnik V vaccine
The Kochi-based healthcare provider would initially inoculate beneficiaries in (Kochi) Kerala and Kolhapur (Maharashtra) as part of the initiative. “We look forward to building a strong partnership with Dr Reddy’s across our network of hospitals to further strengthen our efforts in providing easy access and vaccinating the community,” Aster DM Healthcare Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harish Pillai said in a statement.
Milkha Singh battles “rough day”, oxygen saturation level dips
The 91-year-old, who tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday and was shifted to the general ICU, is being closely monitored by a team of doctors. “He suddenly developed a fever Thursday night and his oxygen saturation levels dipped. A team of doctors is monitoring him,” PGIMER sources said on Friday.
PM Modi on vaccination campaign
आशा, एएनएम, आंगनवाड़ी और गांव-गांव में डिस्पेंसरियों में तैनात स्वास्थ्यकर्मी हमारे हेल्थ सेक्टर के बहुत मजबूत स्तं… https://t.co/SKzzNLD4Dm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1624010830000
Bharat Biotech’s pre-submission meeting for Covaxin EUL with WHO on June 23
Bharat Biotech had said last month that it expects approval for its COVID-19 vaccineCovaxinfrom the World Health Organisation for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) during July-September.As per WHO guidelines, Emergency Use Listing (EUL) is a procedure to streamline the process by which new or unlicensed products can be used during public health emergencies.
Pakistan’s Covid caseload reaches 946,227
UK opens up COVID-19 vaccines to all adults in ‘final push’ for protection
It said the latest “milestone” in the NHS Covid Vaccination Programme comes fewer than 200 days since the health service made history by delivering the first COVID-19 vaccine outside of a clinical trial on December 8, 2020.
Britain reports steep rise in weekly Delta variant cases
PHE said there had been 33,630 new cases of the Delta variant first identified in India in the week to June 16, taking the number of confirmed cases to 75,953, a 79% increase on the previous total.
Israel to provide million Covid vaccines to Palestinian Authority
Delhi L-G, CM discuss action plan to tackle possible 3rd wave of COVID-19
During the meeting, the L-G and the chief minister also discussed bed and oxygen management, availability of drugs and COVID-19 vaccination.
People started taking COVID appropriate behaviour lightly after vaccine was rolled out. We have started the unlocking process but we still need to remain cautious and follow all COVID protocols properly.
– Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
Andhra Pradesh: Curfew timings relaxed in the state from 6 am to 6 pm starting 20th June. In the East Godavari district, relaxation time is from 6 am to 2 pm due to high COVID-19 positivity rate
Jindal Stainless sends 150 ventilators to Odisha, Haryana
4 persons arrested so far include one person who was running this racket, another person who organised vaccination camps in housing societies & two others who had stolen a no. of IDs. A 5th person who brought the vaccine has been detained from Madhya Pradesh: Dilip Sawant
As per preliminary inquiry, the vaccines were not procured from the authorised sources. It is being investigated whether the vaccines were genuine or not: Dilip Sawant, Additional CP, North region on Mumbai housing society COVID19 vaccination drive scam
More than 27.90 crore vaccine doses provided to States/Union Territories so far, by the Government of India: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 25,32,65,825 doses
- More than 2.58 crore (2,58,00,405) COVID19 vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered
- More than 19,95,770 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days
Moscow extends COVID-19 restrictions, closes Euro 2020 fan zones
- The Russian capital Moscow will extend COVID-19 restrictions imposed this week until June 29
- The measures include bans on public events with more than 1,000 people
- The mayor said this week Moscow was facing a new, more aggressive and infectious coronavirus variant.
Telangana: Indian Medical Association (IMA) staff and doctors protest at the IMA office in Hyderabad. The Association is conducting a nationwide protest today, demanding a central law to protect doctors against violence.
South Korea to mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine doses for 760,000 people
Central government committed to providing Covid vaccination free to everyone.
– PM Modi
Work on war footing underway to ready over 1,500 oxygen plants;efforts on to reach every district: PM Modi
Jharkhand on high alert over possible third wave of COVID-19
Assam: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inspects DRDO’s COVID care centre in Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present.
Such breach of Covid protocol will only hasten 3rd wave which can’t be permitted at all: High Court on violation of norms in Delhi markets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches six customized crash course programme for COVID-19 frontline workers under Skill India via video conferencing
- People below 45 years of age will get the same treatment for vaccination as for people above 45 years of age from June 21st
- We are working towards preparing 1 lakh frontline workers in the country
Delhi HC says there is a need for certain more strict measures required to be taken in the national capital to prevent further spread of COVID19 infection
Delhi High Court takes suo motu cognizance on various images of marketplaces circulated on WhatsApp where people were not wearing masks and not following COVID19 protocols. The Court issues notice to Centre and Delhi government asking them to file status report.
Olympics-Japan health experts warn of Olympics COVID-19 threat, say no spectators the least risky
Taiwan says Foxconn’s Gou, TSMC can negotiate for vaccines on behalf of government
Virus experts urge scaling down size of Tokyo 2020 Olympics
India reports 62,480 new COVID-19 cases, 88,977 discharges & 1,587 deaths in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry
- Total cases: 2,97,62,793
- Total discharges: 2,85,80,647
- Death toll: 3,83,490
- Active cases: 7,98,656 (below 8 lakh after 73 days)
- Vaccination: 26,89,60,399
White House to finish allocating 80 million U.S.-made COVID-19 shots for shipment abroad
Germany reports 3,720,031 confirmed coronavirus cases (+1,076), 90,270 coronavirus deaths (+91)
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,076
Karnataka: Madrasa converted into 25-bed COVID care centre in Hubli
A total of 25 beds are available here. Separate arrangements made for male and female patients. Round-the-clock medical assistance is available: Abdul Rehman Mulla, Secy, Kohani Masjid Committee (17.06.21)
Third wave may not have bigger impact on children: AIIMS-WHO study
We demand the Madhya Pradesh government to correct the number of deaths due to COVID-19: Working President MP Congress Jitu Patwari
Olympics-Tokyo 2020 president considering cap of 10,000 spectators
The president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, Seiko Hashimoto, said in an interview she was considering adopting a cap of 10,000 spectators for the city’s Olympic stadiums, the Sankei newspaper reported on Thursday evening.
Less than 1 pc of Africa’s population fully vaccinated against COVID-19: WHO
Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 million – Reuters tally
The top five countries by total number of deaths – the United States, Brazil, India, Russia and Mexico – represent about 50% of all deaths in the world, while Peru, Hungary, Bosnia, the Czech Republic and Gibraltar have the highest death rates when adjusted for population.
