Tag: COVISHIELD
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Gurugram looking for 54K people who missed second dose of Covishield
According to the health department data, Gurugram has now vaccinated over 2.95 million people in the district since January 16, when the vaccination process started.
September 23, 2021 -
UK to include Covishield as approved vaccine after India protests
The new travel advisory that will be implemented from October 4 at 4 a.m. says, "Formulations of the four listed vaccines -- AstraZeneca Covishield, AstraZeneca vaxzevria and Moderna Takeda qualify as approved vaccines." It adds further, "You must have had a complete course of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before you arrive in England".
September 22, 2021 -
Covishield-like vax may help fight Nipah virus
In both hamster and monkey NiV models, vaccination with ChAdOx1 NiV resulted in induction of high antibody titers coupled with complete protection against lethal NiV disease,"
September 7, 2021 -
Kerala HC allows Covishield second jab after 28 days in pvt sector
After giving the first dose, according to the Centre, the second dose could be given only after 84 days, which was contested by Kitex, which pointed out that since they have already purchased the vaccines and if the administration is going to be delayed, then the vaccines could get spoiled and would have to be thrown away.
September 6, 2021 -
Odisha issues alert over fake Covishield vaccine
All District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners, Chief District Medical Officers & Public Health Officers across Odisha are directed to monitor the use of falsified Covishield vaccine and unscrupulous activities such in special vaccine sessions conducted by private hospitals, Mohapatra wrote.
August 28, 2021 -
14.49 lakh missed COVID second dose vaccine in Odisha after stipulated timeframe
An estimated 23%, roughly one in every five persons who are administered the first dose have missed the second jibe for an unexplained reason.
August 26, 2021 -
Covaxin, Covishield trial participants to get vax certificate
"In a welcome initiative, digital #COVID19 vaccination certificates will now be issued to the clinical trial participants of COVISHIELD & COVAXIN through Co-WIN. The nation thanks them for their incredible commitment & contribution to COVID-19 vaccine research & treatment,"
August 23, 2021 -
KMC breathes easy as Covishield stocks arrive
“We are totally dependent on the centre to send vaccines and hence whatever limited stock comes to us, runs out in no time. Adequate vaccines are needed, coupled with a steady supply, to vaccinate maximum people before the onset of a possible third wave”
August 12, 2021 -
Huge consignment of Covishield reaches city
About 32 boxes reached Kolkata from Pune in an Air Asia flight and two more boxes arrived from Hyderabad on an IndiGo flight. The vaccines were handed over to the state health officials and were subsequently taken to the Baghbazar storage facility. Sources said the consignment comprised Covishield vaccines. More than 3 lakh doses of the vaccine came in from Pune.
August 11, 2021 -
ICMR favours mixing Covishield, Covaxin jabs for ‘better immunity’
The study also found that immunization with combination of Covishield and Covaxin was safe and the adverse effects were also found to be similar when compared to the same dose regimen.
August 8, 2021 -
KMC Covishield vax centres remain shut for second day
A KMC notice issued by the chief municipal health officer informed that all 102 urban primary health centres (UPHCs) and 50 mega centres, administering only Covishield vaccines will remain shut on Saturday too since stocks are yet to arrive. It, however, said vaccination at 40 Covaxin UPHCs and Roxy mega centre will continue as usual.
August 8, 2021 -
KMC Covishield-only centres run dry, closed
A KMC health department official said if supplies keep running out so frequently, it will be difficult to cope with a probable third wave.
August 7, 2021 -
Covishield vaccine jab receivers may be denied entry to EU
While the AstraZeneca vaccine produced in Europe, branded Vaxzevira, has been greenlighted by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the Indian version Covishield has not even requested for the market authorization
July 3, 2021 -
Rahul Bose takes second jab of Covid vax
The actor's last-released film, "Bulbbul", was also an OTT release. Produced by Anushka Sharma the 2020 horror film co-starred Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary and Paoli Dam, and garnered critical acclaim.
June 27, 2021 -
Odisha: 274 fully vaccinated people contract COVID-19 after receiving double doses
It is anticipated that even with administration of effective authorized vaccines, breakthrough cases are expected to happen, till the immunity reaches sufficient levels among the population to further decrease transmission.
June 25, 2021 -
Vaccine 92% effective against Delta variant: AstraZeneca
The Delta variant is a key contributor to the current wave of infection in the Indian subcontinent and beyond
June 23, 2021 -
Sigh of relief: 8 days of Covishield & 2nd dose of Covaxin stock arrives for 18-44 category
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and MLA Atishi informed while presenting vaccination bulletin digitally on Wednesday that around 1.5 lakh doses of Covishield and Covaxin for 18-44 category have arrived in Delhi.
June 9, 2021