Covid Vaccine News

News

Low vaccine stocks in focus as new covid variants spread

India has reported 1,010 active covid cases till 26 May, with seven people succumbing to the infection. Health experts say there is no need to panic since the cases were mild

5 min read29 May 2025
Opinion

No one’s safe until everyone’s safe: This covid mantra retains relevance

The world must act collectively on healthcare, as the pandemic reminded us. Its lessons on global cooperation mustn’t be forgotten. The world needs to pool resources for those who need them most—in enlightened pursuit of its self-interest.

3 min read26 May 2025
Opinion

Innovation isn’t just about labs: It needs reliable buyers too

The government should step in forcefully with its visible hand—as not just a funder but also a procurer—to generate demand that the market’s invisible hand can’t. Public funding and procurement can take cues from the US DARPA model.

4 min read27 Apr 2025
Opinion

Long covid effect? Conspiracy theories are alive and kicking in America

The US government’s past record of opacity has weakened public confidence in official narratives. Vaccine scepticism during the pandemic has lingered and is hurting public health as some parents refuse to immunize kids against various illnesses.

3 min read9 Feb 2025
Markets

Pfizer Went From Covid Star to Activist Target as Stock Fell

Pfizer Inc. and Albert Bourla got the upper hand in an early skirmish against Starboard Value LP — but the drugmaker and its embattled chief executive face a long war against an activist that hates to lose.

6 min read15 Oct 2024
News

US Covid vaccine requirement for international travelers to end on May 11

The White House recalled the 2021 time when the Biden-Harris Administration announced Covid-19 vaccination requirements to promote the health and safety of individuals and the efficiency of workplaces, protecting vital sectors of our economy and vulnerable populations.

1 min read2 May 2023
News

Serum Institute could resume Covishield production as Covid cases rise

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has offered two crore doses of the Covishield vaccine to the central government free of cost in December 2022.

1 min read13 Apr 2023
News

India reports over 4000 Covid cases in 24 hours

According to the health ministry's data, the country's total active caseload stands at 21,091.

2 min read5 Apr 2023
News

Moderna expects to price its COVID vaccine at about $130 in the US

Moderna expects to price its COVID vaccine at $130 per per dose as the purchases of the vaccine have moved to the private from government sector

1 min read21 Mar 2023
News

‘US hurting own credibility’: China on FBI statement on Covid lab leak theory

China has dismissed the FBI statement on the Covid-19 lab leak theory

2 min read1 Mar 2023