‘Unequal vaccine access widens gap between rich and poor’
For rich countries combined, growth is projected at half a percentage point this year. But for the rest of the world, there
India reports 37,154 fresh Covid-19 cases, active tally at 4.50 lakh
This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 97.22 per cent, which is showing a sustained increasing trend, reports Asian Lite News India
US to send 4 million doses of vaccine to India
According to Biden’s plan, of its first 25 million doses, about seven million are allocated for Asia, especially India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
UAE approves Moderna vaccine for emergency use
The decision was made following the completion of clinical trials and approval of the US Food and Drug Administration, reports Asian Lite
Accept Indian vaccines or face mandatory quarantine, India tells EU
Foreign ministry says India will begin a reciprocal policy when it comes to exemption from quarantine, reports Asian Lite News The European
No EU ban on Covishield, but request must for approval
Asked why ‘Vaxzervria’ vaccine, also developed by AstraZeneca has been permitted in EU and not Covishield, he said every approval process must
Single dose of Pfizer, AZ offers 60% protection
The team analysed 10,412 care home residents aged 65 years and older from 310 facilities, with a median age of 86 years.
MEA says overseas vaccine supply will depend on availability
India’s immediate priority is to use made in India vaccines for its own people, said the Ministry of External Services…reports Asian Lite
Messages in rhyme on vaccination ‘drives’
“Teeka lagwaoge to baar baar milenge. Laparwahi karoge to Haridwar me milenge” (If you get vaccinated, we will meet often; If you
Vaccinated amber-list travellers could skip quarantine
Currently travellers arriving from countries on the red or amber travel lists have to isolate for 10 days…reports Asian Lite News. Health