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Centre looking into securing part of J&J vaccine to manufacture for Indian market

J&J is unlikely to export its vaccine outside the US in the near future and the 'entire production' at Biological-E facilities in Hyderabad will be handed over to J&J, sources say.

Of 69 Apollo workers who tested Covid-positive after vaccine, 48% infected by B1.617.2 variant

The B1.617.2 variant was first identified in India and has been declared a Variant of Concern by the WHO. No casualty reported among those studied.

IMA wants Ramdev booked for sedition over vaccine remarks, writes to PM Modi

IMA calls Ramdev's remarks a 'clear-cut case of sedition', urges PM Modi to stop yoga guru's 'misinformation campaign'.

US Health Secretary urges WHO for ‘transparent’ 2nd phase of Covid origins investigation

In a video message Tuesday, Xavier Becerra urged that next phase of investigation should give international experts the independence to fully assess the source of the virus.

New drug candidates from Australia could prevent Covid infection, stop disease in its tracks

Drugs have been developed by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute. Researchers have detailed findings in a study published in Nature Cell Discovery on 24 May.

Lancet Citizens panel suggests 8 steps to Modi govt and states on how to tackle Covid

Decentralisation of health services, price cap on medical supplies are among the recommendations made by Lancet Citizens Commission on Reimagining India's Health System.

Fall in Delhi’s Covid cases, positivity rate seem direct result of lockdown: Satyendar Jain

Delhi Health Minister Jain also informed that about one-third of ICU beds are vacant and urged Centre to augment the supply of injections for treatment of black fungus infection.

Only 100 applications in 2 weeks as MoD plans to post retired military doctors on Covid duty

The recruitment drive, launched earlier this month, will continue for around four more months to bolster preparations for a potential 3rd wave.

Covid pandemic: ‘Bizarre’ offer to tarnish Pfizer in France, win lottery for vaccine in Poland

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe

Sputnik V makers agree to supply Covid vaccine to Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM Kejriwal said the quantity of Sputnik V supply is yet to be decided. He also urged the Central govt to procure Moderna and Pfizer jabs to vaccinate kids.

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Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.