Clinical research studies of the mRNA-based vaccines for children under 12 are ongoing, and authorization of a vaccine for this younger age group is still at least several months away. These trials are necessary because children have important differences in physiology and responses to vaccines from those of adults. Conducting separate studies in children under age 12 is a vital step toward ending the pandemic.
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Govt to procure 660 mn more doses of Covishield, Covaxin at revised rates
According to the revised guidelines which came into effect from June 21, vaccine doses provided free of cost by the Centre will be allocated to states/UTs based on criteria such as population, disease burden and the progress of vaccination, and all above the age of 18 will be eligible for the free jabs.
Any wastage of vaccine will affect the allocation negatively.
Facebook, others ‘killing people’ by carrying COVID misinformation, says Biden
US President’s comments came a day after US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared misinformation about the vaccines a threat to public health, and as US officials advised that deaths and serious illness from the virus are almost entirely preventable because of the vaccines.
Biden, asked if he had a message for platforms like Facebook where false or misleading information about the coronavirus vaccines has spread, told reporters, They’re killing people.
The only pandemic we have is among the unvaccinated,” he said.
Moderna,Pfizer start decisive COVID-19 vaccine trials,eye year-end launches
Moderna could have tens of millions of doses ready when and if the vaccine is deemed safe and effective, Collins told reporters on a call.
Pfizer said that if the trial was successful, it could seek regulatory approval as soon as October and supply vaccines for 50 million patients, at two doses each, by the end of the year.
Hunger killing over 10,000 children a month owing to Covid-19 curbs: UN
The leaders of four international agencies, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Food Program and the Food and Agriculture Organization have called for at least dollar 2.4 billion immediately to address global hunger.
But even more than lack of money, restrictions on movement have prevented families from seeking treatment, said Victor Aguayo, the head of UNICEF’s nutrition program.
India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 14-lakh mark with record single-day spike of 49,931 cases
The country’s death toll rose to 32,771 with 708 fatalities being recorded in a day, the data updated at 8 am showed
Second wave of coronavirus in Asia prompts fresh lockdowns
While much of Asia is reimposing lockdowns and other curbs on movement, India continues to ease restrictions despite a relentless rise in infections. India has a total of 1.4 million cases, behind only the United States and Brazil.
Majority consider health insurance cover as a necessity in post-COVID era,says survey
“COVID-19 has brought a paradigm shift in people’s mindset. Coronavirus has led to an increased awareness amongst people about the importance and benefits of health insurance during a pandemic situation like COVID-19. There has been a remarkable shift in the mindset of people before and after COVID-19, as earlier only 10 percent people were interested in purchasing,” as per the survey done by the private sector health insurer.
Travel bans cannot be indefinite,countries must fight virus at home – WHO
“…It is going to be almost impossible for individual countries to keep their borders shut for the foreseeable future. Economies have to open up, people have to work, trade has to resume,” WHO emergencies programme head Mike Ryan said.
Due to ‘right decisions taken at right time’ India better placed in COVID-19 fight: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi said it was imperative for the country to develop corona-specific health infrastructure at a fast pace and pointed out that this was the reason that the Centre had announced a package of Rs 15,000 crore at the beginning of the COVID-19 battle
Second COVID-19 wave forces new travel curbs around the globe
Europe has yet to lift bans on travellers from several countries, including the United States, where premature reopenings have led to record numbers of infections and deaths in many states.
India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522,death toll rises to 32,063
“The way we have fought coronavirus is really appreciable. Our fatality rate is much less than most other countries. We were able to save the lives of lakhs of people, but we have to remember that the coronavirus is still as dangerous as it was in the beginning, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. in his monthly radio programme called ‘Mann Ki Baat’.The COVID-19 death toll in the country rose to 32,063 with 705 fatalities being recorded in?a day, the data updated at 8 am showedThere are 4,67,882?active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country.Thus, around 63.92 per cent people have recovered so far
COVID-19 Pandemic:India tally crosses 13 lakh with 48,916 fresh cases;death toll now 31,358
With 48,916 fresh cases, the country’s coronavirus infection tally surged to 13,36,861, while the death toll rose to 31,358 with 757 more people succumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed.
This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.
There are currently 4,56,071 active cases of COVID-19 in the country.Thus, around 63.54 percent people have recovered so far.