Novavax announced on Tuesday (March 22) that the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted its coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine emergency-use authorisation for children aged 12 to 17 years.  In a statement published on its website, the company noted that DCGI has granted emergency use authorisation (EUA) for Novavax jabs for adolescents.  “The vaccine, also…Continue Reading

The United States could face more COVID-19 lockdowns if cases go up once again due to the latest variant, even as the most cautious begin to shrug off their virus fears once-and-for-all, British paper Daily Mail has reported, citing the top U.S. infectious-disease expert. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious…Continue Reading

Closure of airspaces and sea routes due to the RussiaUkraine war and congestion at Chinese ports amid Covid lockdowns are posing a double whammy for India’s automakers and electronics assemblers. While the situation has worsened an already crippled supply chain, it has also increased freight rates that now threaten to push up their costs. Freight…Continue Reading

Last Updated: 21st March, 2022 11:31 IST Itanagar, Mar 21 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh did not report any fresh COVID-19 case on Monday, a senior health department official said here. The COVID-19 tally in the frontier state remained at 64,484, he said. One more person recovered from the disease during the period, taking the total number…Continue Reading

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Mar 21, 2022, 10:21:12 ISTDaily Coronavirus Live Updates India on Monday recorded 1,549 fresh coronavirus infections, the lowest in around 688 days, that took its tally to 4,30,07,841, while the active cases declined further to 26,240, according to Union health ministry data.. Stay with TOI for all updates:Read LessDaily Covid…Continue Reading

India on Sunday recorded 1,761 fresh coronavirus infections, the lowest in around 688 days, that took its tally to 4,30,07,841, while the active cases declined further to 26,240, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,16,479 with 127 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. ????️ Subscribe Now: Get…Continue Reading

The 67 infections included 31 from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits and 10 from Rangareddy. A healthcare worker administers a dose of the Covid-19 preventive vaccine to a student in the age group of 12 to 14 years. | Photo Credit: PTI The 67 infections included 31 from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation limits and 10…Continue Reading

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare COVID – 19 Vaccination Update – Day 428 India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 181.19 CroreMore than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pmMore than 16 lakh Vaccine Doses administered to 12-14 age group so far Posted On: 19 MAR 2022 8:55PM by PIB Delhi India’s COVID-19 vaccination…Continue Reading

PUNE: India will not necessarily go on to mirror the Covid graph of countries currently reporting huge surges in caseloads, Dr Samiran Panda, additional director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research, told TOI on Saturday. “Relaxations observed in states must continue. The public health approach is not living in fear forever,” he said,…Continue Reading

With mandatory masks, vaccine passports and capacity limits in entertainment venues firmly in the rearview mirror for most situations in Alberta, COVID-19 numbers are showing a mixed picture.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney removes his mask as he gives a COVID-19 update in February. (Jeff McIntosh / The Canadian Press)With mandatory masks, vaccine passports and venue capacity…Continue Reading