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Can a 3rd dose of COVID-19 vax help combat new variants? UK investing millions to find out

The British government is investing 28 million pounds ($39.07 million) to increase the country's capacity for vaccine testing and improve its ability to fight new variants of Covid-19.
23-year-old MBBS student dies of COVID after the first dose of vaccination

A young MBBS student dies from COVID in the Begusarai district in Bihar after taking the corona vaccine in the first week of February.
Vaccine acceptance: Women in India more willing to get COVID-19 shot than those in the US

Multiple factors play roles in shaping vaccine acceptance and confidence among women. Pregnant women are reluctant to get the shot because of fear of exposing their developing baby to possible harmful side effects of COVID-19 vaccine.
US, China approve single-shot COVID-19 vax; India to get 3-4 vaccines in some weeks

Most COVID-19 vaccines currently in use work with two shots or doses. Experts believe that availability of single-shot vaccines may help speed up the vaccination process.
Bihar to get free COVID-19 vaccination, even at private hospitals: CM Nitish Kumar

Standing true to the poll promises, CM Nitish Kumar has announced that Bihar will get free vaccination, even at private hospitals.
Here's CoWIN 2.0 is different from its previous version

CoWIN to open registration on March 1. People above the age of 60 years and those over 45 with comorbidities are to get vaccinated on priority.
COVID-19 vaccine at ₹250 too low to sustain, Companies ‘feel betrayed’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw

While people will be required to pay 250 per shot at private facilities, the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered free of cost at government hospitals.
63% not willing to pay over Rs 600 for COVID-19 vaccine

A new survey suggests that the majority of people will not pay over Rs 600 for the COVID-19 vaccination available in India.
US kids under 16 to get the COVID-19 vaccine by end of summer: Fauci

US president Joe Biden's chief advisor says Anthony Fauci said that kids under the age of 16 could get COVID-19 vaccine shots by the end of summer, 2021.
South African and Brazilian Covid-19 variants now detected in India

This South African variant has been found in more than 40 countries. India has also found Covid-19 cases of this variant and this is a big concern amidst vaccination. How this strain is different from other coronavirus mutations and why scientists are so worried about it?
AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine against COVID-19 variants may be available by autumn

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca recently said that it could take 6-9 months to produce COVID-19 vaccines that are effective against the new variants.
Canadian Prime Minister calls PM Modi for COVID-19 vaccine, believes India could end the pandemic

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said that if the world manages to conquer COVID-19, it will be because of India after receiving a positive response from PM Modi.
South Africa puts brakes on AstraZeneca vaccine, replaces with Johnson & Johnson jab

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has been found to be less effective in protecting against mild to moderate COVID-19 infection from the South African coronavirus strain.
India vaccinates over 2 lakh beneficiaries in a day, becomes the fastest to reach 6 million-mark

The country will start distributing second dose of coronavirus vaccine to beneficiaries from 13 February, the health ministry said.
Jharkhand health staffer dies two days after getting COVID-19 vaccine

Adding to the list of COVID-19 vaccine fatality, a 45-year-old man from Jharkhand died two days after taking the COVID jab. But his post-mortem report is still awaited.
Covavax: Serum Institute of India set to launch its second COVID-19 vaccine by June

The biotech company, Serum Institute of India will soon launch Covavax, in partnership with Novovax. This is the second vaccine after Covishield to be launched by the company.
COVID-19 vaccines: How It Works, Who Should Take It, Safety, Precautions And Thereafter

Dr Trupti Gilada, Infectious Disease Specialist, Masina Hospital, Mumbai, tells us everything about the vaccines available in India.
Delhi health workers suffer mild reaction post COVID-19 vaccine: What you should expect

Health workers in Delhi experience mild symptoms after getting COVID-19 vaccination. What should you expect after the first dose?
Covaxin volunteer dies after 10 days; Bharat Biotech says death “not related” to vaccine trials

After the approval of Covaxin criticized, a 42-year-old man died after 10 days of participating in the clinical trial for the vaccine. Bharat Biotech says the death of the volunteer not related to vaccine trial.
COVID-19 Vaccine Covishield gets final approval, ready for rollout in coming weeks

Covidhsield, the COVID-19 vaccine got the final approval by official authorities, rollout to begin in the coming weeks. Here's what you need to know.

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