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India’s gender gap in vaccination coverage narrowed in July

Of the 463 million doses India delivered by the end of July 2021, 88 doses went to women for every 100 that went to men. (HT)

Of the 463 million doses India delivered by the end of July 2021, 88 doses went to women for every 100 that went to men. (HT)

3 min read . 12:05 PM ISTRashmi Kundu, howindialives.com

A health worker shows a vial of Sputnik V vaccine at Poly Clinic in Sector 31 in Gurugram (HT)

Trial results of Sputnik V, AstraZeneca booster dose expected this week: Report

1 min read . 07:40 AM IST

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Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya told Parliament on Tuesday that unused doses in the private sector will now be shifted to government vaccination centres.

Don’t reserve all 25% of doses for pvt hospitals, vax cos told

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The current gap between doses is set at 12-16 weeks (Photo: Reuters)

Covishield dosage gap set to be cut for those aged 45 and above

2 min read . 09:03 AM IST

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WHO calls for halt to covid-19 booster shots

1 min read . Updated: 04 Aug 2021

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The most disturbing impact of unemployment was increased dependence on others said, 28.7% respondents (AP)

88% elderly are either facing or had to face covid-related issues

2 min read . Updated: 04 Aug 2021

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Children who develop symptoms of covid-19 typically get better after six days, says Lancet study. (Photo: iStock)

Long-lasting covid-19 symptoms rare in children, says Lancet study

3 min read . Updated: 04 Aug 2021

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Breakthrough infections among fully vaccinated people are becoming an increasingly important issue in countries with high vaccination rates (REUTERS)

Covid shots against highly contagious delta variant needed now, say researchers

2 min read . Updated: 04 Aug 2021

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The Covid-19 delta variant, first detected in India, has quickly become dominant wherever it has landed, including the US (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)

What should I know about the Covid-19 delta variant?

1 min read . Updated: 03 Aug 2021

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It is becoming clear that Covid-19 delta variant is a very dangerous, way more dangerous virus than the original one, said Richard Franco, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (Photo: PTI)

Covid-19 delta variant spread seen pushing herd immunity threshold above 80%

1 min read . Updated: 03 Aug 2021

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Risk of heart attack, stroke increases three-fold in 1st 2 weeks following Covid (Photo: iStock)

Risk of heart attack, stroke increases three-fold in 1st 2 weeks following Covid

2 min read . Updated: 03 Aug 2021

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Individuals have taken booster doses in certain states, flouting current covid-19 vaccination guidelines (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)

No need for booster dose of Covishield: WHO

3 min read . Updated: 03 Aug 2021

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Indian states have begin lifting curbs on businesses and the movement of people (Photo: Mint)

IIT researchers who predicted India’s Covid-19 peak see third wave coming

3 min read . Updated: 02 Aug 2021

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Bharat Biotech had said that Covaxin has demonstrated 77.8% effectiveness against symptomatic covid-19 and 65.2% protection against the new Delta variant (AFP)

‘Covaxin is effective against Delta Plus’

1 min read . Updated: 03 Aug 2021

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A healthcare worker prepares a syringe with a vial of the J&J/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine (AFP)

J&J withdraws proposal seeking accelerated covid vaccine approval in India

1 min read . Updated: 02 Aug 2021

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A healthcare workers administer a Covid-19 vaccine dose. (Bloomberg)

Vaccinated against Covid-19, will it be necessary to be re-vaccinated?

4 min read . Updated: 02 Aug 2021

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