Coronavirus Vaccine News
Covid-like virus outbreak in China: Expert says ‘need not worry’, cautions it can harm ‘children below 5 years’
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) scientist Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar has allayed fears of yet another another pandemic amid rising global concerns regarding a potential coronavirus-like outbreak in China
2 min read4 Jan 2025Covid-19 cases rise in India: Existing vaccines protect against new JN.1 sub-variant? What expert says
Covid 19 latest news: New covid variant JN.1, a variant of interest, has been classified by the World Health Organization. Vaccines may not completely block JN.1 infections, but they can reduce the likelihood of severe illness and hospitalisation
1 min read21 Dec 2023COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India: ICMR study
COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, says ICMR study.
1 min read21 Nov 2023US FDA authorizes updated Covid-19 shots for Omicron variant from Pfizer, Moderna: Report
FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna targeting the Omicron variant; Novavax is still under review.
1 min read12 Sep 2023Do we have to wear masks again? COVID-19 cases surge; new variant ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 causes concern
COVID-19 cases have surged, prompting discussions on the need for mask-wearing amid concerns over new variants and the upcoming respiratory virus season. Experts emphasise the importance of masks, especially in high-risk scenarios.
2 min read30 Aug 2023Omicron-specific mRNA-based booster vaccine gets DCGI nod
DBT has facilitated establishing Gennova’s mRNA-based next-generation vaccine manufacturing for developing the platform technology from proof of concept till phase-I clinical trial of the prototype mRNA-based vaccine developed against the Wuhan strain
1 min read20 Jun 2023Startups’ Patch Technologies Could Extend Reach of Vaccines
Patches may solve ‘last mile’ challenge of delivering vaccines in remote locations
3 min read1 Jun 2023We need a new COVID vaccine now: Expert as virus cases surge
With every mutation, COVID virus is getting much fitter and eventually, the vaccines that are in use now might become less effective over time, expert said
2 min read22 Apr 2023Covid cases continue to rise; over 11,000 cases in last 24 hours; details here
India sees jump in daily corona cases today. On Thursday too, the country saw a significant jump in Covid cases
1 min read14 Apr 2023Covid surge: Delhi sees 1527 fresh cases, over 350 more than yesterday
A total of 909 Covid-19 patients recovered in the past day. Two patients have also succumbed to the infection
1 min read13 Apr 2023Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared