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LIVE: AIIMS worker develops allergic reaction after inoculation
The vaccination drive covers all Indian states and union territories. The drive will be held daily from 9am to 5pm, except on the days earmarked for routine immunisation programmes.
In what has been termed as the world's largest coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination drive, India began its vaccine drive across the country on Saturday. The nationwide vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today through video conferencing.
A total of 3,00,000 healthcare workers will be vaccinated using the two vaccines--Covaxin and Covishield, which have received the Emergency Use Authorisation (EAU) after going through established safety and immunogenicity in a well-prescribed regulatory process....Read More
The vaccination drive covers all Indian states and union territories. The drive will be held daily from 9am to 5pm, except on the days earmarked for routine immunisation programmes.
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AIIMS inoculates healthcare beneficiaries on Saturday
AIIMS inoculated 75 beneficiaries on Day 1 of the vaccine drive.
AIIMS worker develops allergic reaction after receiving jab
An AIIMS security guard developed allergic reaction after receiving Covid-19 vaccination on Saturday.
Kerala inoculates more than 8,000 workers on Day 1 of Covid-19 vaccination drive
The health minister also highlighted that more than 800 frontline workers in Palakkad district were first to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
After Odisha, Maharashtra halts Covid-19 vaccination drive for a day
Maharashtra state health department cited technical issues with CoWIN app as a reason of halting vaccination drive for a day.
Delhi govt records 52 cases of AEFI
Delhi government said that it has recorded 52 cases of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) on day 1 of Covid-19 vaccination.
Maharashtra records 571 new coronavirus cases
Maharashtra's case tally reaches 302,223. The state reported 8 deaths on Saturday.
2 healthcare workers in Delhi face mild adverse event post-inoculation
2 healthcare workers from North Delhi Municipal Corporation reported that they faced mild adverse event after vaccination. After the adverse event following immunization (AEFI) team present on site observed them for 30 mins and discharged them when they felt normal.
Apollo Hospitals chairman gets vaccinated
Prathap C Reddy, chairman of Apollo Hospitals also encouraged citizens of the nation to get inoculated and said none should hesitate when it is their turn to get vaccinated.
Kerala govt allows 100 people indoors at marriage ceremonies
Kerala government on Saturday allowed 100 guests indoors and 200 guest outdoors at marriage ceremonies. Earlier 50 people were allowed to attend marriage ceremonies due to Covid-19 pandemic.
PM Modi monitors vaccination drive
The prime minister on Sautrday was seen monitoring the nation's Covid-19 vaccine drive and was seen taking real-time updates from vaccination centres across the nation.
More than 190,000 vaccinated on Day 1 of inoculation drive
The health ministry said that more than 191,000 people have received the coronavirus vaccine on the first day of the vaccination drive.
Will resume vaccination drive from Monday, says Odisha health official
Odisha government officials said that they will pause the Covid-19 vaccination drive for a day to observe beneficiaries who received the first dose.
374 beneficiaries receive Covid-19 vaccine in Chandigarh
Chandigarh administration said that 374 beneficiaries were administered the Covid-19 vaccine during the first phase of the vaccination drive.
There's a small section that is spreading rumours about vaccines: Harsh Vardhan
There's a small section that is spreading rumours about vaccines, their utility, their safety, to mislead the people in society. But such a large number of people received vaccines today with great joy and enthusiasm, eminent doctors received the vaccine: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Rajasthan reports 238 new Covid-19 cases
Rajasthan reports 238 new Covid-19 cases, 558 recoveries, and 2 deaths today.
Total cases 3,14,920
Total recoveries 3,06,888
Death toll 2746
Active cases 5286
3,129 healthcare workers of Indian Army received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine today
3,129 healthcare workers of the Indian Army received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today: Army Officials
Received success to an extent in fight against Covid-19 in a year: Harsh Vardhan
‘Received success to an extent in fight against Covid-19 in a year’, says Harsh Vardhan as India rolls out vaccine
Covid-19 in Delhi: 299 fresh cases, 6 more deaths; positivity rate dips to 0.42 per cent
Delhi recorded 299 fresh Covid-19 cases and six more deaths on Saturday, even as the positivity rate slipped to 0.42 per cent, authorities said.
India has fought the most successful war against coronavirus: Amit Shah
India has fought the most successful war against coronavirus in the world under PM Modi's leadership: Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
J-K LG cautions people against rumour mongers over Covid-19 vaccination
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday cautioned people against rumour mongers spreading lies about Covid-19 vaccine even as the administration said it is fully prepared to ensure a successful inoculation drive in the union territory.
Bharat Biotech says will compensate for adverse effects
Bharat Biotech, which has received government purchase order for supply of 55 lakh doses of Covaxin, a Covid-19 vaccine, says it will pay compensation to recipients in case of any serious adverse effects experienced after receiving the antidote.
Covid-19 vaccination commences in Bihar, 30,000 to be inoculated daily
Covid-19 vaccination kicked off in Bihar on Saturday with five staff members of a super specialty government hospital becoming the first ones to receive the shots in presence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Kumar was at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), a state-run hospital modelled after AIIMS, where cleaning staff Ram Babu got the first jab, followed by ambulance driver Amit Kumar.
Everyone was eagerly waiting for this day, says Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
Everyone was eagerly waiting for this day. Finally, the vaccine is out. Vaccination would take place at 167 booths... It would take one to one-and-half-a-year to vaccinate everyone. Until then, we need to continue to follow Covid related protocols: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot.
Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the vaccination centre at BKC Jumbo Covid-19 hospital in Mumbai
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the vaccination centre at BKC Jumbo Covid-19 hospital in Mumbai and witnessed the vaccine administration today.
SII chief wishes PM Modi on Covid-19 vaccine launch
Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla on Saturday congratulated the country and the PM and said, "I wish India & Sri@narendramodi ji great success in launching the world’s largest COVID vaccination roll-out. It brings me great pride that #COVISHIELD is part of this historic effort & to endorse it’s safety & efficacy, I join our health workers in taking the vaccine myself."
