Covishield to cost Rs 400 a dose for states, Rs 600 for private hospitals

Serum Institute of India (SII) on Wednesday fixed the prices of Covishield vaccine at Rs 400 per dose for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals. “Following the Government of India directives, we are announcing the prices of the Covishield vaccine – Rs 400 per dose for state governments and Rs 600 […]

COVAXIN neutralises multiple variants of SARS-COV-2, double mutant strain: ICMR

Indigenously-developed Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, made by Bharat Biotech, neutralises multiple variants of SARS-CoV-2 and effectively neutralises the double mutant strain as well, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Wednesday. The ICMR also informed that the Indian vaccine effectively neutralises the double mutant strain as well, which is being reported in many parts […]

Tripura imposes night curfew in Agartala from Thursday

As the whole country is witnessing spike in COVID-19 cases, the Tripura government has announced a night curfew in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The night curfew across the AMC area will begin from Thursday (tomorrow). The timing of the curfew will be 10 pm to 5 […]

India reports nearly 3-lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, 2,023 deaths

Nearly 3 lakh new COVID-19 cases and over 2,000 deaths were reported in India on Wednesday, a record-high since the pandemic broke out last year. As per the union health ministry, as many as 2,95,041 new COVID-19 cases and 2,023 deaths were reported, taking the total cases to 1,56,16,130, including 21,57,538 active cases. As many […]

COVID-19 vaccine free for all between 18 and 45 years of age in Assam

Coronavirus vaccines will be available for free for all between 18 and 45 years in Assam. The announcement was made by Health and Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma via his Twitter account on Tuesday. Sarma informed that the State government has decided to utilize the funds collected in Assam Arogya Nidhi for procuring COVID-19 vaccines […]

‘Lockdown should be last resort’: PM Modi urges states in address to nation

Addressing the nation on the current COVID-19 situation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that lockdown should be the last resort and urged the state governments to focus more on micro-containment zones. The Prime Minister said that the nation has fought against the coronavirus pandemic with discipline and patience and must continue to do so. […]

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a hospital in Tawang on Tuesday. The Chief Minister has appealed all eligible people to come forward and get vaccinated soon. He stressed that getting a vaccine dose will provide the much needed protection to fight against Coronavirus. Taking to Twitter, […]

Assam govt issues fresh COVID-19 guidelines, market places to close by 6 PM

Amid the surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, the Assam government on Tuesday issued a fresh set of guidelines to curb the spread of coronavirus and has imposed restrictions on certain activities. The new guidelines have been put in place with immediate effect and will remain in effect till April 30 or until further notice. […]

Rahul Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. “After experiencing mild symptoms, I have just tested positive for COVID. All those who have been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi. India reported 2,59,170 new COVID-19 infections and 1,761 deaths in the last 24 […]