The Union governmentâs failure to procure vaccine doses immediately may be seen as an indication that booster shots against COVID may be available only in the private market in days to come.
Exclusive: States make desperate demands for more COVID-19 vaccines, Centre faces a stockout
India ready to export fever drugs to China amid COVID surge: Export body
China#39;s sudden easing of strict COVID-19 rules earlier this month triggered a surge in demand for fever medicines and virus test kits on the mainland, leading to shops imposing limits on how much customers can buy and drugmakers ramping up production.
COVID-19: Maharashtra to test international passengers; masks not mandatory but advisable: Health department
The state government has not made masks mandatory for people, but has advised their use by elderly persons and high-risk populations, including those with comorbidities (having existing illnesses), the health department said in a statement.
Delhi govt schools to close for winter vacation from January 1
However, remedial sessions for Class 9 to Class 12 will be held from January 2 to 14 to revise the syllabi and enhance students#39; learning-level academic performance, the circular said.
Mansukh Mandaviya to hold meeting with state health ministers today over rising Covid cases in parts of world
Mansukh Mandaviya made a suo motu statement in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday on India#39;s preparedness.
MC Explains | Why COVID-19 is spiking in China and whether you should be worried
The situation in China has triggered global concern even though there is a lack of specific data on disease severity, hospital admissions and intensive-care requirements. The fear is that, as before, what happens in China may not stay in China.
Meta acts on 2.29 crore content pieces on Facebook, Instagram in November; account hacking complaints top chart
The company took action on over 1.95 crore pieces of content on Facebook and 33.9 lakh pieces of content on Instagram, according to the data shared in the report.
Defence chiefs of US and India discuss issue of global security amidst increased tension on India-China border
The call between US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Mark A Miley and his Indian counterpart Chief of the Indian Defence Force Gen Anil Chauhan took place amidst increased tension between India and China on the border.
Karnataka HC sets aside I-T seizure order of Rs 3,700 crore against Xiaomi
Justice S R Krishna Kumar in his judgment on December 16 imposed three conditions for setting aside the August 11, 2022, order of seizure of the Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax.
COVID-19: Fresh push for booster shots for adults; focus on mix-and-match doses
Even though the explosion of coronavirus cases in China has triggered concerns, India has maintained that there is no need to panic in view of the extensive vaccine coverage. The government has, however, urged people to stay alert and follow COVID-appropriate behaviour