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Corbevax Approved As Booster Dose For Adults Vaccinated With Covaxin, Covishield

Unique Times August 10, 2022 0

According to official sources, the government has approved Biological E’s Corbevax as a preventative dose or booster shot for adults over 18 who have had both the Covishield and Covaxin vaccines. This is the first time a different booster dose than the one used for the primary Covid Continue Reading

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From Friday for the ensuing 75 days, all adults will receive a free Covid booster dose

Unique Times July 13, 2022 0

Officials announced on Wednesday that starting on Friday, all adults would be eligible to receive free booster doses of the coronavirus vaccine at government facilities as part of a special campaign. The government’s “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations to honour the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence will include an effort to increase Continue Reading

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The Center warns states that covid cases are on the rise and that they should not relax their guard

Unique Times June 10, 2022 0

In the wake of an unexpected spike in Covid infections across the country, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has urged states to “not let their guard down” and to keep a close eye on the virus’s spread through adequate testing. Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan warned states in a letter on Thursday that […]Continue Reading

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Gap between 2nd dose of Covid jab, precaution dose likely to be reduced to 6 months soon

Unique Times April 27, 2022 0

Official sources said on Wednesday that the government is likely to shorten the time between the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine and the precaution dose from the current nine months to six months. The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), which is scheduled to meet on April 29, is expected to make a recommendation […]Continue Reading

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Covid-19 Updates: India has 2,067 new Covid-19 cases, up 66% from the previous day

Unique Times April 20, 2022 0

In the last 24 hours, India reported 2,067 new cases of Covid-19, more than double the number recorded the day before, and 40 related deaths, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. According to the health ministry, there were 1,247 cases and one death on Tuesday. According to the ministry’s data, 480 […]Continue Reading

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Covid booster dose: Covishield and Covaxin prices have been slashed to Rs 225 per shot

Unique Times April 9, 2022 0

The Serum Institute of India (SII) and Bharat Biotech slashed the prices of Covishield and Covaxin vaccines for private hospitals to Rs 225 per dose on Saturday, a day before the Centre rolls out precautionary doses of Covid-19 vaccines to all adults. In private hospitals, each dose of Covishield costs Rs 600, while Covaxin costs […]Continue Reading

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All Adults Can Get Paid Booster Shots Starting Sunday

Unique Times April 8, 2022 0

The government announced on Friday that coronavirus booster shots will be available to all adults starting on Sunday at private vaccination centres. The order means that, unlike the booster shots for healthcare workers, frontline workers, and those over 60, most adults will have to pay for the third jab. “The ongoing free vaccination programme for […]Continue Reading

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Covid’s new variant ‘XE’ mutant is more dangerous; World Health Organization

Unique Times April 2, 2022 0

The World Health Organization (WHO) says the new variant of Covid, the XE mutant, is more dangerous. The XE is reported to have 10% more expansion capacity than Omiciron’s BA2 sub variant. The new variant of the XE is currently being rolled out in some parts of the US. The majority of Covid cases currently […]Continue Reading

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Study: A Booster Dose Of Covid Vaccine Is Required To Fight Omicron

Unique Times April 2, 2022 0

According to a study conducted by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, neutralising antibody levels in those who were fully vaccinated against the coronavirus with Covishield, Covaxin, or a combination of both — Covishield as the first dose and Covaxin as the second dose – waned after six months in those who were […]Continue Reading

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Masks are not required, but they are recommended in Delhi, Maharashtra

Unique Times April 1, 2022 0

With Covid cases steadily declining, Delhi and Maharashtra, two of the worst-affected states, decided to lift the mask mandate on Thursday. Both, however, recommended that masks be worn in crowded places. According to sources, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) decided on Thursday at a meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to abolish the Rs […]Continue Reading