India becomes first country to administer COVID-19 DNA vaccine
India has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine that uses circular strands of DNA to prime the immune system …
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Covid-19 new variant ‘IHU’ discovered in France
Scientists and experts in France have reportedly identified a new variant of COVID-19 termed ‘IHU’. The new variant is said to be a …
WHO classifies new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 as Omicron
On November 26, 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified a new COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.529, as a Variant of Concern and has named it Omicron. No cases …
ADB approves USD1.5 billion loan to India for COVID-19 vaccine procurement
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 1.5 billion (around Rs 11,185 crore) loan to India for …
Maharashtra government to appoint Salman Khan as Covid vaccination ambassador
Veteran Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been appointed as the Covid vaccination ambassador by Maharashtra Government for campaigning and appealing to people …
Britain health regulators approves World’s first pill to treat COVID-19
Britain’s health regulators, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have approved the world’s first pill to treat cases of …
WHO approves Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use
Hyderabad-based vaccine maker Bharat Biotech received a shot in the arm as the World Health Organisation (WHO) granted …
Department of Biotechnology launches India’s first ‘One Health’ consortium in post-COVID times
The Department of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, on Thursday launched India’s first mega consortium …
Co-WIN develops a new API called KYC-VS: Know Your Customer’s/Client’s Vaccination Status
Over 72 crore vaccine doses have been administered since the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 was flagged off on …
New Zealand’s Zero Covid strategy
Issue On August 17, New Zealand reported its first case of Covid-19 since February. Four hours later, the country’s Prime …
