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'Precaution dose necessary': Top Covid expert amid concern over spike

An elderly woman getting vaccinated against Covid. (HT Image) 
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 11:02 am IST

Niti Aayog’s VK Paul says call on booster will be based on scientific decisions

The government has asked citizens to ensure that they do not miss out or delay the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Published on Dec 22, 2021 04:15 pm IST

Experts highlight 1 worrying factor of Omicron, warn of 'inevitable' third wave

On Friday, the Union health ministry said that 101 cases of the Omicron variant had been detected in 11 states and Union territories so far.
Published on Dec 18, 2021 05:17 pm IST

‘If India sees UK-like Covid spike, there will be 14 lakh cases daily’: VK Paul

Till Friday, Maharashtra has reported 40 Omicron cases, of which the highest (14) are in Mumbai.
Published on Dec 18, 2021 07:39 am IST

Govt warns about ‘risky’, 'unacceptable' level of mask usage amid Omicron scare

Dr VK Paul, Niti Aayog member (health), told a regular press briefing that people are operating at a “risky and unacceptable” level.
Published on Dec 10, 2021 07:26 pm IST