Chennai: The two-week complete and total lockdown, with some relaxations came into force in Tamil Nadu from today morning in view of the surge in daily Corona cases. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who assumed office on May 7 and held a review meeting with all the District Collectors and medical experts on the prevailing COVID…
Vaccine for 18-44 years from tomorrow
May 9, 2021Vaccination only against scheduled appointment at major Govt. Hospitals and Medical Colleges Bengaluru: Covid vaccination will be done to citizens in the age group of 18 to 44 years at all major Government Hospitals and Medical Colleges from tomorrow, said Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar. Speaking to mediapersons here this morning, he…
No Stock, No Jab from Tuesday?
May 9, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Free vaccination sites may be forced to put up ‘No Stock’ board in front of the centres in city from May 11 if the fresh stock of vaccine failed to arrive within the next 48 hours. Highly placed sources told SOM that as on today, they have a stock of 12,000 doses which may…
States to get over 53 lakh Covid vaccine doses in next 3 days: Health Ministry
May 8, 2021New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that the States and Union Territories will get more than 53 lakh (53,25,000) vaccine doses within the next three days. So far, over 17.49 crore free vaccine doses (17,49,57,770) have been received by them. As per Ministry data this morning, the total consumption, including wastages, is…
Over 90 lakh vaccine doses still available with States: Centre
May 7, 2021New Delhi: More than 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses (90,30,670) are still available with the States and UTs, the Union Health Ministry said. As per the Ministry’s data this morning, of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 16,44,77,100 doses. States with negative balance are showing more consumption (including wastage) than vaccine supplied as they…
What we need to know about COVID-19 Vaccines
May 7, 2021By Dr. C.D. Sreenivasa Murthy It was in March 2020 India took many harsh measures and enforced lockdowns which gradually reduced the incidence of Covid disease. As the country was feeling happy by the beginning of 2021, and slowly relaxed many restrictions, covid-19 disease has returned with greater fury and virulence. All over the world…
Karnataka crosses one crore vaccinations against Covid-19
May 6, 2021Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Medical Education Dr. K. Sudhakar on Wednesday said that the State has crossed one crore inoculations. In a tweet, he said the State has received 1,05,49,970 doses from the Centre and State Government has procured 3 lakh doses. Vaccine is our biggest weapon to defeat pandemic and the Government…
BJP dedicates two ambulances for COVID patients
May 6, 2021The ambulance will have oxygen, PPE kit and sanitisers. To avail this facility, citizens may call Mob: 98802-30764 or 93421-16598 or 92437-81900 Mysore/Mysuru: Co-operation and District in-Charge Minister S.T. Somashekar flagged off two ambulances meant for providing free services to COVID-19 patients on behalf of BJP City Doctor’s Cell yesterday at a function organised at…
More than 300 senior citizens of Dattagalli get jabs
May 4, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: More than 300 senior citizens of Dattagalli, coming under Ward No. 46 received jabs at a COVID vaccination drive held at the office of area Corporator M. Lakshmi Kiran Madegwoda near Netaji Circle in Dattagalli here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Lakshmi Kiran said that more than 300 senior citizens of the ward received…
Free vaccination at Pvt. Hospitals continues; Jab at paid sites stopped
May 2, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Owing to pressure, the State Government has restored free vaccination at 30 sub-centres (Private Hospitals) in Mysuru and it will continue till the full-fledged vaccination begins for the 18-plus population. However, paid sites (getting vaccinated by paying Rs. 250 per dose) in Private facilities have stopped functioning since yesterday. The District Health authorities have withdrawn…
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