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Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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Topic: COVID-19

How states/UTs are getting ready to roll out Covid vaccine drive for the 45+ from 1 April

Come 1 April, India’s Covid-19 vaccination programme — already the largest in the world — is set to get even bigger as vaccinations open up for all those aged over 45 years.

AstraZeneca lowers Covid vaccine efficacy to 76% after US criticism over accuracy

The latest twist created another layer of uncertainty for a product already facing dwindling public support in Europe following months of confusion and missteps.

88% Covid deaths in 45+ age group, govt says day after decision to open up vaccination

National Centre for Disease Control allays concerns about the current surge being linked to variants, even as 771 variants have been found in the country.

Protests, public gatherings prohibited due to surge in Covid cases, Delhi govt tells HC

The submission was made during the hearing of pleas by AAP MLAs Raghav Chadha and Atishi Marlena seeking permission to protest outside the residences of Amit Shah and Anil Baijal.

India records over 47,000 new cases in 24 hrs, Maharashtra’s positivity rate rises to 23%

ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.

Covid-19 pandemic — Putin takes shot ‘off-camera’, German businesses fear lockdown bankruptcy

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

As cases surge, Modi govt tells Serum, Bharat Biotech to boost Covid vaccine manufacturing

Health ministry has formed a 6-member inter-ministerial group to facilitate ‘capacity augmentation of domestic vaccines’ manufactured for Covid-19.

No exams at IIT-KGP, online test at IIT-Delhi: How IITs will hold exams as Covid cases rise

Most IITs have scheduled exams between April and May for students in 2nd year and above. For 1st-year students, whose classes began late, exams have been scheduled for July.

Abstaining from voting on Sri Lanka at UN is a nuanced approach by India

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Covid vaccine for all above age of 45 years from 1 April, says Prakash Javadekar

Briefing reporters Tuesday on the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet, Javadekar said people without comorbidity can get vaccinated, and requested people to register for it.

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Read the Kashmir verdict. It’s time to stop treating it like a national security crisis

Election after election has seen Kashmir’s people demonstrate that, like other Indians, they seek a future shaped by democratic rights and norms

RBI’s policy-setting body keeps rates unchanged for 10th straight time, changes stance to ‘neutral’

Change in stance signals possibility of rate cuts, potentially as early as December, depending on inflation trends & global economy. Growth projection for FY 2024-25 retained at 7.2%.

Germany, Spain await key decision as Navy seeks proven tech for submarines to stay underwater longer

Navy is looking to acquire six new submarines with Air Independent Propulsion technology, which allows vessels to stay underwater for longer periods.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?