Covid 19 vaccine

“The first batch of the ‘Gam-COVID-Vac’ [Sputnik V] vaccine for the prevention of the new coronavirus infection, developed by the Gamaleya National Research Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Ministry of Health of Russia, has passed the necessary quality tests in the laboratories of Roszdravnadzor [medical device regulator] and has been released into civil circulation,” the ministry said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Russia releases first batch of Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V into public

India has a fairly reliable vaccine delivery system for children, as part of the universal immunisation programme. It may be assumed that the knowledge and wherewithal to run a full-scale vaccination programme rests with the health administration — both at the central and the State level. However, in terms of scope, this is far wider; in fact, a mammoth task. All people in the country must have access to the vaccine, and, if necessary, periodic doses of it. Indeed, the mobilisation for this task in India should be nothing short of heroic, as and when the vaccine is available here. Meanwhile, the government must get its act together on developing a policy specific to the COVID-19 vaccine; from preparing resources — both material and human — for the manufacture, storage, distribution and delivery. This includes taking sensitive, but firm, decisions guided by evidence, on who will receive the vaccine, how, when and where. Putting down a standard operating protocol for … [Read more...] about Vaccine for all: On COVID-19 vaccine policy

The AstraZeneca spokesperson’s statement said that “in large trials, illnesses will happen by chance but must be independently reviewed to check this carefully.” Stat reported that serious adverse reactions vary and can include issues that require hospitalization, life-threatening illness and death. … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca puts Covid-19 vaccine trial on hold over safety concern: Report

The suspension of the trial has impacted other AstraZeneca vaccine trials - as well as clinical trials being conducted by other vaccine makers, which are looking for signs of similar reactions, Stat said. The AstraZeneca spokesperson's statement said that "in large trials, illnesses will happen by chance but must be independently reviewed to check this carefully." Stat reported that serious adverse reactions vary and can include issues that require hospitalization, life-threatening illness and death. AstraZeneca did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Nine leading U.S. and European vaccine developers pledged on Tuesday to uphold scientific safety and efficacy standards for their experimental vaccines despite the urgency to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Inquiry into Baramati camp that offered ‘vaccine’ for Covid-19The Pune administration has initiated an inquiry into a medical camp organised in NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s home turf, Malegaon, in … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca puts COVID-19 vaccine trial on hold over safety concern: Report

Covid-19: the current count in IndiaIndia's total tally of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases is 4,367,436, while 3,396,027 people have recovered and the death toll is at 73,923, as per the latest update by the Health Ministry. Pune becomes the first district to register over two lakh cases in India, as per data of the Maharashtra government's health department. Worldwide, the virus has infected 27,733,819 people and killed 901,836. Finance ministry reaches out to states on GST In a bid to resolve the issue of pending dues, the Finance Ministry on Tuesday reached out to the states again clarifying that it would pay entire goods and services tax (GST) compensation to them amid the mounting opposition over the borrowing options proposed in lieu of the shortfall in indirect tax collections, sources told IANS. "It has never been the stand of the Union finance minister that the loss of revenue due to Covid would not be compensated. The Central government has, time and again, committed that … [Read more...] about Covid Speed Read: FinMin promises to pay GST dues; Russia releases first batch of Covid-19 vaccine for public