Centre asks states to report influenza-like symptoms amid Covid cases' surge
Dec 19, 2023, at 05:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Monday issued an advisory to states urging them to monitor and report influenza-like symptoms amid rising cases of Covid-19 in the country, including the detection of one case of its subvariant JN.1.
Nov 26, 2023, at 10:33 pm
The Indian government said on Sunday that it has proactively decided to review the preparedness measures in view of the recent spike in a surge in respiratory illness amongst children in northern China.
'Test those with fever, sore throat': Centre to states amid surge in Covid cases, Omicron spread
Jan 01, 2022, at 03:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Friday directed states to test those with fever, headache, sore throat, breathlessness, body ache, loss of taste or smell, fatigue, and diarrhea as suspects of Covid-19, amid the steep rise in cases and the Omicron variant across the country.
Omicron three times more infectious, activate war rooms: Centre tells states
Dec 22, 2021, at 02:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday warned the states that the Omicron strain is three times as infectious as the Delta variant of coronavirus and war rooms must be activated to contain it.
Kerala records 3,404 fresh COVID cases, 36 deaths
Dec 17, 2021, at 01:18 am
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Kerala reported 3,404 fresh COVID-19 cases and 36 deaths on Thursday showing no respite from rising number of COVID cases in the state.
More than 21.65 cr unused vaccines available with states, UTs, says Centre
Nov 20, 2021, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday said 129 crore (1,29,90,13,890) vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far through Govt of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.
Centre issues warning to West Bengal amid rising Covid cases post Durga Puja
Oct 27, 2021, at 04:57 am
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: The Centre has pulled up the West Bengal government over the spike in Covid-19 cases following gathering of people and flouting of protocols during the Durga Puja celebrations earlier this month.
ICMR receives Centre's nod to undertake experimental delivery of vaccines in Andaman, NE states
Sep 14, 2021, at 12:59 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) has received permission from the union government to conduct experimental delivery of vaccines using drones in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and North-East states, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) announced on Monday.
India achieves new milestone with 1 crore vaccine doses administered in single day
Aug 28, 2021, at 05:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India achieved a new milestone in its COVID vaccination drive by administering over 1 crore doses on Friday, its highest single-day count so far.
Pandemic far from over, 8 states show rise in R-Factor: Centre warns amid Delta variant spread
Aug 04, 2021, at 06:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Tuesday warned that the COVID-19 pandemic is "still raging" and eight states have shown a rise in the R-factor, which is a "significant problem".
Centre raises concerns over gross violations of COVID-19 guidelines
Jul 14, 2021, at 01:27 am
New Delhi/UNI: The government on Tuesday said the third wave of COVID-19 can be seen in some parts of the world and warned of a similar outcome if COVID-19 appropriate behaviour is not followed by the public.
COVID second wave not over yet, warns Centre's top advisor
Jul 10, 2021, at 02:40 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The second wave of COVID-19, which caused an unprecedented rise in cases and deaths, is not yet over, the government warned on Friday, urging people to avoid crowding and keep wearing masks.
Centre asks states to pace up vaccination coverage, monitor COVID situation
Jun 30, 2021, at 05:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Friday directed states to pace up the vaccination coverage while rejuvenating the momentum of economic recovery.
India's vaccination unlikely to pick up in July as claimed by Centre: Reports
Jun 29, 2021, at 03:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Even as the Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is going to increase COVID vaccine supply for July but government data suggests it may fall short of its daily vaccination targets.
Jun 23, 2021, at 04:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Health Ministry has alerted and advised Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh regarding the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 being found in some districts in these States.
More than 32 lakh vaccine doses administered across country so far: Centre
Jun 17, 2021, at 04:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has reached more than 26.53 crore as per the 8 pm provisional report on Wednesday, the Centre said.
More than 25 crore vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Centre
Jun 09, 2021, at 11:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, the Centre has announced to support the states and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost.
Odisha seeks Centre’s help in procurement of vaccines from global manufacturers
Jun 02, 2021, at 01:31 am
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Tuesday urged Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to procure vaccines for the state from global manufacturers.
By end of year, will be able to vaccinate entire adult population: Centre
May 20, 2021, at 04:05 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said India will procure 267 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses by the end of this year and will be in a position to inoculate the entire adult population of the country.
COVID-19 vaccine can be taken three months after recovery: Centre
May 19, 2021, at 11:56 pm
New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said a person can take COVID-19 vaccine shot three months after recovering from the disease.
Centre, Bharat Biotech invite vaccine makers to manufacture Covaxin to scale up production
May 14, 2021, at 04:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government and Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Bharat Biotech are willing to invite other companies which want to produce Covaxin to help meet the shortage in production, a top government advisor said on Thursday.
Centre introduces security code in CoWIN app to eliminate data entry errors
May 08, 2021, at 04:59 am
New Delhi/IBNS: To eliminate data entry errors about vaccination status, the CoWIN system will introduce a four-digit security code starting Saturday, the Health Ministry has said.
Third-wave of Covid 'inevitable', warns government
May 06, 2021, at 03:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A third wave of the coronavirus is "inevitable", the government's top scientific adviser warned on Wednesday as possibilities of a nationwide lockdown were discussed to break the chain of Covid surge in India.
Centre installs two medical oxygen plants at Delhi's AIIMS, RML Hospital
May 06, 2021, at 02:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant development, two medical oxygen plants funded by PMCARES have been installed at AIIMS New Delhi and RML Hospital within a week, the Centre said on Wednesday.
More than 80 lakh people registered for Covid vaccine in 3 hours: Centre
Apr 29, 2021, at 04:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Registration for the new eligible population groups to get inoculated against Covid-19 commenced on Wednesday from 4 pm and within three hours, the government received over 80 lakhs registration.
Kerala's vaccine stocks will last only three more days: CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to Centre
Apr 13, 2021, at 04:38 am
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Kerala's Covid-19 vaccine stocks will last only three more days and the state needs at least 50 lakh doses soon, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written in a letter to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.
Telangana writes to Centre flagging Covid-19 vaccine shortage
Apr 11, 2021, at 06:35 pm
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana has joined several states in citing a shortage of vaccines against coronavirus and has written to Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan stating the stocks would last only for three more days.
Amid record-high Covid cases in Mumbai,Delhi; Centre says vaccination for all ages not anytime soon
Apr 07, 2021, at 04:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday made it clear that vaccination for all ages will not open anytime soon, stressing on the need to cover the most vulnerable groups amid a surge in Covid cases in India.
Centre asks states to enforce Covid appropriate behaviour, focus on vaccination
Mar 31, 2021, at 01:47 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Tuesday suggested to all states and union territories to draw an action plan at the district level to contain the rise in Covid-19 cases.
Gap to administer second dose of Covishield should be increased to 6-8 weeks: Centre
Mar 22, 2021, at 09:10 pm
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday directed the state to increase the interval between administering two doses of Covishield by 6-8 weeks for better results, officials said.