Page 6 - Vaccination

'Covid Zero' to 'Living with Covid'

The vaccination rate and vaccines' effectiveness against whichever is the dominant variant must determine policy makers' response from now on

Global Covid caseload tops 323.1 million, deaths surge to over 5.52 million

Amid an ongoing resurgence across the world, the global coronavirus caseload has topped 323.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.52 million and vaccinations to over 9.58 billion

Australia Open draw deferred amid uncertainty over Djokovic's status

The draw was to start at 3 p.m. local time (0400 GMT), but after a short delay, a tournament staffer told reporters outsde the media conference room it would not go ahead.

Delhi govt directs 20 schools to open vaccination centres for children

The Directorate of Education in Delhi directed a total of 20 schools wherein School Health Clinics are operational to open COVID-19 vaccination centres for the age group of 15 to 18 years

Covaxin booster neutralises both Omicron and Delta variants: Bharat Biotech

'More than 90% of all individuals boosted with Covaxin showed neutralising antibodies,' says Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech

Covid positivity up 11% in two weeks; daily cases set to hit 200,000 today

In India, 92% adults have received their first dose, while 68% are fully vaccinated

India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 1.53 bn

With the administration of over 85 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 153.80 crore as per provisional reports till 7 am today.According to the Union Health Ministry, India administered 85,26240 doses, taking the total vaccination coverage to 1,53,80,08,200.60,405 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) is now at 3,46,30,536.Consequently, India's recovery rate stands at 96.01 per cent.1,94,720 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.India's Active Caseload is presently at 9,55,319. Active cases constitute 2.65 per cent of the country's total positive cases.The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 17,61,900 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 69.52 crore cumulative tests.While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, the weekly ...

All eligible in 15-18 age group in Lakshadweep vaccinated, says admin

Lakshadweep has become first among the Union Territories and the states to have achieved the feat of vaccinating all those eligible in the age group of 15 to 18 years in a short span of time. In a statement, the administration said all those eligible in the 15-18 age group in the islands were vaccinated within a week after the launch of the vaccination drive. Administrator Praful K Patel had launched the vaccination drive on January 3 in Kavaratti as part of the nationwide campaign. "It is remarkable that the target of 3,492 children was achieved within a week after the launch of vaccination drives through various awareness campaigns conducted in schools and mobilisation drives in all the 10 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep," the administration said. Earlier, Lakshadweep became the first among Union Territories and states to have achieved 100 per cent vaccination in other categories such as healthcare workers, frontline workers and age group above 18 years. It said the Union Minis

Break point: Djokovic's path to legal vindication may be fleeting

The tennis star is--for now--free to defend his title at the Australian Open after a judge quashed the cancellation of his visa.

Omicron spread: Booster dose takes off, day 1 nears 1-million mark

Over 930,000 people receive precautionary third shot of Covid-19 vaccine

Covid-19: German vaccine mandate may take months to pass, parties say

Germany's ruling parties are hitting the brakes on plans for compulsory coronavirus vaccinations, saying it may take months for lawmakers to properly debate the contentious measure in parliament. Berlin daily Tagesspiegel on Sunday quoted Dirk Wiese, a deputy parliamentary caucus leader for the Social Democrats, as saying the Bundestag should aim to complete its deliberations on the vaccine mandate during the first quarter of 2022. Green party caucus leader Britta Hasselmann told the Funke media group that the first debate could take place in late January. With few parliamentary sessions in February, this could mean the lower house won't pass a bill before the end of March. The Bundesrat, Germany's upper chamber, would then take up the matter in April, meaning the earliest it could come into force would be a month later. Tagesspiegel reported that implementation could be delayed until June to ensure the technical conditions, such as a nationwide vaccine register, are in place. In

Mumbai: Man held for selling fake Covid-19 vaccination certificates

A 36-year-old man was arrested by the Dharavi Police for selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates.According to police, the accused has been identified as Francis Nadar.Certificates were sold at high prices to people who were not vaccinated against COVID-19."A 36-year-old man, Francis Nadar, selling fake COVID-19 vaccination certificates for Rs 1000 has been arrested by the Dharavi Police Station on January 5," Mumbai Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Pranaya Ashok said.

No new registration required for precautionary dose of Covid vaccine: Govt

There is no requirement for new registration for the beneficiaries of precautionary COVID-19 vaccine dose, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday.The precautionary COVID-19 vaccine dose will be given to healthcare and frontline workers, and those over 60 years of age with co-morbidities from January 10.The eligible population who have taken two doses of COVID-19 vaccine can directly take an appointment or walk-in to any COVID vaccination centre."Schedules will be published on January 8. The online appointment facility will also start by Friday evening. Vaccination with onsite appointment starts on January 10," said the Union Health Ministry.Meanwhile, the Centre has already said that the precautionary COVID-19 vaccine dose will be the same vaccine as administered previously in the first two doses."Precautionary COVID-19 vaccine dose will be the same vaccine as has been given previously. Those who have received Covaxin will receive Covaxin, those who have received ...

Appointments for precautionary Covid dose to begin from Saturday: Govt

From January 10, India will start administering the precautionary dose of the vaccine

Study offers reassurance on Covid vaccine's impact on women's periods

One of the first studies to track whether COVID-19 vaccination might affect women's periods found a small and temporary change. Research published Wednesday tracked nearly 4,000 US women through six menstrual cycles and on average, the next period after a shot started about a day later than usual. But there was no change in the number of days of menstrual bleeding after COVID-19 vaccination. This is incredibly reassuring, said Dr Alison Edelman of Oregon Health & Science University, who led the research and said it's important to tell women what to expect. Some women have reported irregular periods or other menstrual changes after their shots. The National Institutes of Health is funding studies to examine if there's any link. Edelman's team analysed data from a birth control app called Natural Cycles, cleared by the Food and Drug Administration for women to track their menstrual cycles and tell when they're most likely to become pregnant. Menstrual cycles are counted from the ...

'Forever boosting': Why some scientists oppose repeated Covid-19 shots

Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren't a viable public health strategy, scientists say

India sees sharpest drop in polio vaccination since 1990s, shows data

Most immunisation programmes witnessed a decline in 2020; India was worst among South Asia and, in some cases, one of the worst significant economies in the world

Sri Lanka to start vaccinating children aged 12-15 against Covid-19

Sri Lanka will unveil its vaccination drive to children aged between 12 and 15, from January 7, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said here on Wednesday.

Curfews, complacency: India's new Covid wave brings grim sense of deja vu

It has been just a few months since the deadly Delta variant ravaged the country, when government leaders underestimated its threat and publicly flouted their own advice.

Djokovic set to miss Australian Open after entry denied over Covid policy

The top-ranked Djokovic flew in after receiving a medical exemption from the strict vaccination requirements in place for the Australian Open, where he is a nine-time winner