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UDID card for Co-WIN registration

June 10, 2021

Central government has asked states and union territories to include UDID (Unique Disability Identification) card as identity proof while registering on Co-WIN 2.0 platform. It will ensure a smooth and effective Covid-19 vaccination drive. Why UDID was allowed? UDID was ..

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Vaccine Prices capped for Private Hospitals

June 9, 2021

Union Health Ministry has capped the price for administration of Covid-19 vaccines in private hospitals. Key Points Maximum price for Covaxin was fixed at Rs 1,400. Covishield will cost Rs 780 per dose, while Sputnik V vaccine will cost Rs ..

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WHO warns against Overpriced Vaccines

June 8, 2021

World Health Organization (WHO) has warned the countries against overpriced covid-19 vaccines substandard covid products. Highlights WHO warned after concern over danger of buying overpriced vaccines from intermediaries. WHO reminded countries that, countries should buy vaccines certified by WHO and ..

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Weyan: 1st Village to Vaccinate 100% Adult Population

June 8, 2021

Weyan, a remote village in Bandipora district of Jammu & Kashmir became India’s first village to vaccinate all its adult population against COVID-19. Highlights This successful vaccination drive in village was the result of healthcare workers. Village, located 28 kilometres away ..

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Canada approves Mixing & Matching Covid-19 vaccine brands

June 2, 2021

Canada has recommended “mixing and matching” of AstraZeneca, Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. NACI Guidelines National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) had issued guidelines for provinces and territories on mixing and matching second doses of Covid-19 vaccines. It has advised ..

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DNA Vaccines Effective in Hamsters

May 28, 2021

Researchers from Taiwan developed a vaccine using DNA of coronavirus spike protein and tested its efficacy on Mice and Hamsters. This technique is different than mRNA vaccines. Highlights DNA vaccines are usually hard to deliver into cells. But, researchers from ..

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