Fears of a third wave of COVID-19 have prompted the government to issue an updated treatment protocol for children

Union Health Ministry is likely to issue an updated treatment protocol to deal with the multi-inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) which is reported among children within 2-6 weeks of recovery from COVID-19. The move comes amid fears of a surge in COVID-19 among children in the potential third wave. The Health Ministry officials have been asserting that […]

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The Serum Institute of India has applied to the DCGI for permission to manufacture the Covid vaccine Sputnik V

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has applied to the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) seeking permission to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V in the country, sources said on Thursday. The Pune-based firm has also sought approval for test analysis and examination. Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is currently being manufactured in India by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories. […]

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Human tests of COVID-19 Vaccine begins soon on 375 people: COVAXIN

India’s first indigenous coronavirus vaccine ‘COVAXIN’ successfully enters human trials. The vaccine will be tested on more than 1,100 people in the first two phases of clinical trials. Bharat Biotech says the vaccine has shown safety and immune response in preclinical studies. New Delhi: Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech is expected to begin human trials of its COVID-19 […]

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