Free Covid Vaccine

The European Union has offered free COVID-19 vaccines to China, the EU executive said on Tuesday, as infections there surged following Beijing's relaxation of its "zero-COVID" policies.

The Serum Institute of India has offered two crore doses of Covishield vaccine to the central government free of cost amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in some countries, official sources said today.

Those aged 60+ are eligible for free dose at government facilities, while it costs Rs 400 for all age groups at private centres

Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading Covid-19 misinformation. The Children's Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights.

A Chandigarh food stall owner is offering free Chhole Bhature to those who have been successfully vaccinated with their COVID booster dose.

A Chandigarh vendor, who last year drew praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is offering free "Chhole Bhature" to the people taking the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid a slow uptake of the third shot.

People aged 18 and above will get free precaution doses of the Covid vaccine at government vaccination centres from today under a 75-day special drive initiated by the Union Health Ministry.

With an aim to increase the uptake of the precautionary dose of COVID vaccine among the eligible adult population, 75 days - 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsava' commenced on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the government's decision to administer free booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all citizens aged above 18 will further India's vaccination coverage and create a healthier country.

So far, less than 1 per cent of the target population of 77 crore in the 18-59 age group have been administered the precaution dose, news agency PTI reported.

France began easing its strict face mask rules in February after a winter surge in cases. Now face masks are no longer required on public transport. Masks, as well as a health pass proving Covid vaccination are still required for entering hospitals.

This years World Immunization Week theme Long Life for All underlines the power of vaccination for adults and children alike.

Delhi and Bihar, which have started administering free Covid precaution doses for the 18-59 year age group, have to reimburse the National Health Authority for using the available stock of jabs provided by the Union government for the purpose.

Delhi government on Thursday announced that the precautionary or the booster COVID-19 dose will be available for free to all eligible beneficiaries aged between 18 and 59 years in all government vaccination centres.

The precautionary vaccine dose for Covid will be available for free in all hospitals run by the Delhi government. The free dose will be available to those aged between 18 years and 59 years, the Arvind Kejriwal government has said in the order.

The European Union has offered free COVID-19 vaccines to China, the EU executive said on Tuesday, as infections there surged following Beijing's relaxation of its "zero-COVID" policies.

The Serum Institute of India has offered two crore doses of Covishield vaccine to the central government free of cost amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in some countries, official sources said today.

Those aged 60+ are eligible for free dose at government facilities, while it costs Rs 400 for all age groups at private centres

Facebook-owner Meta said Thursday it had kicked one of the most influential US anti-vaccination groups off the social media network for spreading Covid-19 misinformation. The Children's Health Defense (CHD), which has been a critic of Covid vaccines, immediately accused Meta of stifling its free speech rights.

A Chandigarh food stall owner is offering free Chhole Bhature to those who have been successfully vaccinated with their COVID booster dose.

A Chandigarh vendor, who last year drew praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is offering free "Chhole Bhature" to the people taking the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid a slow uptake of the third shot.

People aged 18 and above will get free precaution doses of the Covid vaccine at government vaccination centres from today under a 75-day special drive initiated by the Union Health Ministry.

With an aim to increase the uptake of the precautionary dose of COVID vaccine among the eligible adult population, 75 days - 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsava' commenced on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the government's decision to administer free booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all citizens aged above 18 will further India's vaccination coverage and create a healthier country.

So far, less than 1 per cent of the target population of 77 crore in the 18-59 age group have been administered the precaution dose, news agency PTI reported.

France began easing its strict face mask rules in February after a winter surge in cases. Now face masks are no longer required on public transport. Masks, as well as a health pass proving Covid vaccination are still required for entering hospitals.

This years World Immunization Week theme Long Life for All underlines the power of vaccination for adults and children alike.

Delhi and Bihar, which have started administering free Covid precaution doses for the 18-59 year age group, have to reimburse the National Health Authority for using the available stock of jabs provided by the Union government for the purpose.

Delhi government on Thursday announced that the precautionary or the booster COVID-19 dose will be available for free to all eligible beneficiaries aged between 18 and 59 years in all government vaccination centres.

The precautionary vaccine dose for Covid will be available for free in all hospitals run by the Delhi government. The free dose will be available to those aged between 18 years and 59 years, the Arvind Kejriwal government has said in the order.