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North Korea Calls Covid Vaccines "Immortal Potion Of Love" From Kim Jong Un: Report
As North Korea finally began its COVID-19 vaccination programme, the nation's supreme leader Kim Jong Un declared that the coronavirus jabs are an "immortal potion of love" gifted by him.
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"Historic": A Special Stamp On India Covid Vaccination Drive Anniversary
India's COVID-19 vaccination programme, right from the stage of research and development to a successful implementation, is a role model for the global community, Health Minister said today.
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Global Vaccine Alliance, Bharat Biotech In Talks Over Covaxin Use: Report
The Gavi vaccine alliance is in talks with Bharat Biotech over potential procurement of the company's Covaxin COVID-19 shot for the COVAX global vaccine distribution programme, a Gavi spokesperson told news agency Reuters on Thursday.
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"Reports That Expired Covid Shots Being Given False, Misleading": Centre
Reports claiming that expired vaccines in the 15 to 18 age group are being given under national COVID-19 vaccination programme are false and misleading, the government clarified today, adding that the reports used "incomplete information".
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Poll Body Wants Vaccination In Election-Bound States Expedited: Report
The Election Commission on Monday assessed the COVID-19 situation in the five poll-bound states with the Union health secretary and asked the government to expedite vaccination programme there.
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How Senior Citizens With Illnesses Can Get 3rd Dose Starting Jan 10
To expand the coronavirus vaccination programme to teenagers and a third dose for select groups, the government is working on a set of guidelines.
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Covid Vaccination Drive Needs To Be Strengthened Globally: WHO Chief Scientist
WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Monday called for the expansion and strengthening of the COVID-19 vaccination programme across the world in view of the rising cases of Omicron variant.
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Japan Approves Moderna Covid Booster Shots Aiming To Increase Coverage
Japan on Thursday officially approved Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for its booster programme, while Novavax Inc filed for first approval of its shot in the country.
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Senegal Expects 400,000 Covid Vaccine Doses To Be Wasted By End-December
At least 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines have expired in Senegal without being used in the past two months and another 200,000 are set to expire at the end of December because demand is too slow, the head of its immunisation programme said on Monday.
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India's 50% Adult Fully Vaccinated, Centre Targets 100% First Dose Coverage By December 31
The government of India targets 100 per cent COVID-19 adult vaccination under the ''Har Ghar Dastak'' programme by December 31 as India achieved 50 per cent fully vaccinated adult population landmark on Sunday.
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Moderna CEO Says World May Need New Vaccines To Fight Omicron
Existing Covid-19 inoculations will struggle against the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the head of vaccine manufacturer Moderna warned Tuesday, as countries ramp up vaccination programmes and impose further restrictions to curb growing concern.
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Lucky Draw Among Strategies To Boost Covid Vaccine Coverage: Report
Weekly or monthly lucky draw programmes for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are among the strategies planned by the government to encourage people yet to take the first dose and those overdue for the second jab to get inoculated, sources said
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"Work From Home": Ireland Traces Back Steps As Covid Cases Surge
Ireland said Tuesday it was asking people to work from home again while expanding its Covid-19 vaccination booster programme and certification scheme, as case rates and hospitalisations rise nationwide.
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UK Offers Booster Jabs To Over-40s; Second Dose To 16, 17-Year-Olds
Britain's booster programme for Covid-19 vaccinations is to be expanded to younger people after scientists gave the green light on Monday.
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Watch: Why WHO Chief Called Covid Booster Shots Programme A "Scandal"
As Covid-19 cases balloon again in Europe, the World Health Organization called Friday for more targeted vaccination efforts to ensure the most vulnerable worldwide get the jabs.
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North Korea Calls Covid Vaccines "Immortal Potion Of Love" From Kim Jong Un: Report
As North Korea finally began its COVID-19 vaccination programme, the nation's supreme leader Kim Jong Un declared that the coronavirus jabs are an "immortal potion of love" gifted by him.
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"Historic": A Special Stamp On India Covid Vaccination Drive Anniversary
India's COVID-19 vaccination programme, right from the stage of research and development to a successful implementation, is a role model for the global community, Health Minister said today.
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Global Vaccine Alliance, Bharat Biotech In Talks Over Covaxin Use: Report
The Gavi vaccine alliance is in talks with Bharat Biotech over potential procurement of the company's Covaxin COVID-19 shot for the COVAX global vaccine distribution programme, a Gavi spokesperson told news agency Reuters on Thursday.
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"Reports That Expired Covid Shots Being Given False, Misleading": Centre
Reports claiming that expired vaccines in the 15 to 18 age group are being given under national COVID-19 vaccination programme are false and misleading, the government clarified today, adding that the reports used "incomplete information".
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Poll Body Wants Vaccination In Election-Bound States Expedited: Report
The Election Commission on Monday assessed the COVID-19 situation in the five poll-bound states with the Union health secretary and asked the government to expedite vaccination programme there.
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How Senior Citizens With Illnesses Can Get 3rd Dose Starting Jan 10
To expand the coronavirus vaccination programme to teenagers and a third dose for select groups, the government is working on a set of guidelines.
-
Covid Vaccination Drive Needs To Be Strengthened Globally: WHO Chief Scientist
WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on Monday called for the expansion and strengthening of the COVID-19 vaccination programme across the world in view of the rising cases of Omicron variant.
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Japan Approves Moderna Covid Booster Shots Aiming To Increase Coverage
Japan on Thursday officially approved Moderna Inc's COVID-19 vaccine for its booster programme, while Novavax Inc filed for first approval of its shot in the country.
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Senegal Expects 400,000 Covid Vaccine Doses To Be Wasted By End-December
At least 200,000 COVID-19 vaccines have expired in Senegal without being used in the past two months and another 200,000 are set to expire at the end of December because demand is too slow, the head of its immunisation programme said on Monday.
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India's 50% Adult Fully Vaccinated, Centre Targets 100% First Dose Coverage By December 31
The government of India targets 100 per cent COVID-19 adult vaccination under the ''Har Ghar Dastak'' programme by December 31 as India achieved 50 per cent fully vaccinated adult population landmark on Sunday.
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Moderna CEO Says World May Need New Vaccines To Fight Omicron
Existing Covid-19 inoculations will struggle against the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the head of vaccine manufacturer Moderna warned Tuesday, as countries ramp up vaccination programmes and impose further restrictions to curb growing concern.
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Lucky Draw Among Strategies To Boost Covid Vaccine Coverage: Report
Weekly or monthly lucky draw programmes for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are among the strategies planned by the government to encourage people yet to take the first dose and those overdue for the second jab to get inoculated, sources said
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"Work From Home": Ireland Traces Back Steps As Covid Cases Surge
Ireland said Tuesday it was asking people to work from home again while expanding its Covid-19 vaccination booster programme and certification scheme, as case rates and hospitalisations rise nationwide.
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UK Offers Booster Jabs To Over-40s; Second Dose To 16, 17-Year-Olds
Britain's booster programme for Covid-19 vaccinations is to be expanded to younger people after scientists gave the green light on Monday.
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Watch: Why WHO Chief Called Covid Booster Shots Programme A "Scandal"
As Covid-19 cases balloon again in Europe, the World Health Organization called Friday for more targeted vaccination efforts to ensure the most vulnerable worldwide get the jabs.
