A Corona Warrior, she was part of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial team Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. Sanjana Kattera, a Corona Warrior who was part of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial team, is ‘Coorg Person of the Year-2020.’ Kodagu-born Dr. Sanjana was also involved in treating Covid-affected children. A passionate Paediatrician, she was part of the vaccine…
Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19 Vaccine
December 22, 2020New Delhi: The Government of India has issued a complete set of answers to all the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Coronavirus-driven pandemic and the vaccines that will be administered to fight it keeping in mind the general public as target group: Is a COVID vaccine scheduled anytime soon ? Yes, vaccine trials are…
Namma Mysuru connection for desi Covaxin
December 19, 2020Bharat Biotech Joint Managing Director says it may cost around Rs.300 per dose; Committed to distribute vaccine to ‘Bharat’ first Mysore/Mysuru: All know that Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech is involved in developing Covaxin, a possible vaccine for the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic. But hardly a few know that two persons behind this company had stayed in ‘Namma…
COVID-19 vaccination drive: Guidelines sent to all States, Union Territories
December 16, 2020New Delhi: In a big development, the Government of India has issued guidelines to all States and Union Territories for the COVID-19 inoculation drive in anticipation of a Coronavirus vaccine against the pandemic in the country. The Government of India has drawn up a detailed plan for the COVID-19 inoculation drive in the country. It…
India’s Covishield vaccine awaits approval
December 7, 2020Serum Institute seeks Emergency Use Authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine Clinical trials were conducted at JSS Medical College in Mysuru in August New Delhi: The Serum Institute of India (SII) yesterday became the country’s first company to apply to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine…
COVID-19 vaccine may be available anytime in country: AIIMS Director
December 4, 2020New Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria on Thursday said that there is a possibility of availability of COVID-19 vaccination anytime soon in the country. “In India, we now have vaccines which are in their final trial stage. Hopeful that by the end of this month or early next…
COVID vaccine soon: PM Modi
December 4, 2020New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for its administration in India in a few weeks and the vaccination would begin as soon as the Centre gets a go-ahead from the scientists. Addressing an all-party meeting with State representatives to discuss Coronavirus situation, he said the pricing of vaccine…
UK becomes first country to approve Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
December 2, 2020Britain will start vaccinating people next week London: The United Kingdom (UK) today became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly Coronavirus. The British regulator, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), says the jab, which claims to offer up to 95…
COVID vaccine delivery: State ready
November 24, 202029,451 vaccine sites identified 10,008 vaccinators to inoculate people Healthcare workers data to be ready by next week: Health Minister Bengaluru: The State has initiated necessary action for delivery, distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccine as per Government of India’s advice. Preparations are being made for vaccine storage and delivery, said Health and Medical Education…
India secures right to buy enough quantity of vaccine
November 4, 2020New Delhi: In a major development, India and Brazil have secured the rights to buy enough quantities of COVID-19 vaccine to cover half the population of the respective nations as per data compiled by Duke Global Health Innovation Centre (DGHIC). As per DGHIC, India has worked out deals with Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII)…
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