Category Archives: Covid 19
Modi Forced to Change Tack But New Vaccine Policy Still Promotes Inequity and Inefficiency
June 8, 2021
Given the Supreme Court's scathing observations on his vaccination policy, the prime minister has rolled back the irrational burden he had placed on the states. But he is unwilling to stop vaccine manufacturers from earning super-profits.
Covishield at Rs 780, Covaxin at Rs 1,410: Govt caps maximum price of COVID vaccines for private hospitals
June 8, 2021
Importantly, the above-mentioned prices are inclusive of 5% GST and up to Rs 150 service charge.
Biden Got the Vaccine Rollout Humming, With Trump’s Help
May 6, 2021
Trump administration officials grumble that they laid the groundwork for surging vaccinations, but some hard work in the trenches has helped pick up the pace of production.
On the most critical issue — vaccines — Biden has failed us
May 6, 2021
From the first moment of his presidency, Joe Biden has received rave reviews for his handling of the coronavirus response. Literally the day after he was sworn in, Dr. David Battinelli of Northwell…
Foreign Medical Aid Meant For People, Not To Be Kept in Boxes: Delhi HC
May 6, 2021
The observation came after amicus curiae and senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao expressed concerns regarding the manner of distribution of the medical equipment, received as aid, by the Centre and Delhi government.
Jaishankar Urges Indian Missions To 'filter Noise' as India Sees Politics Over COVID Aid
May 6, 2021
As India battles the COVID-19 crisis, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar spoke about the politics over the COVID-19 aid sent by friendly nations.
COVID-19 surge | India declines UN's offer of assistance from integrated supply chain, says it has 'robust system'
April 28, 2021President of the UN General Assembly said it is time for the world to extend help and support to the country, which had supplied crucial COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable nations
United Nations offers 'assistance of integrated supply chain' to India amid COVID crisis
April 28, 2021
As India continues to battle the coronavirus contagion, the United Nations (UN) has offered the assistance of its integrated supply chain.
Why some people don't experience vaccine side-effects, and why it's not a problem
April 27, 2021
There are many reasons your immune system might react differently to vaccines.
Don't freak out if you get these side effects from a Covid-19 vaccine. They can actually be a good sign
April 27, 2021
With millions more Americans getting vaccinated every day, some have complained about symptoms they weren't expecting. Don't panic, doctors say. Here's what might happen, and why you shouldn't use side effects as an excuse to skip vaccination.
India's COVID-vaccine woes by the numbers
April 22, 2021
How an explosion of coronavirus cases in India is putting global vaccine supplies at risk.
COVID vaccine for all above 18 years allowed from May 1; States to procure doses
April 22, 2021
The Centre on Monday, has liberalised its vaccination strategy allowing all adults over the age of 18 to get the vaccination from May 1 as part of its push