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20 Dec 2022

VIGIL needed, but no need to PANIC: Govt panel on new China Covid-19 outbreak

China Covid-19 Outbreak: According to new projections from the US-based Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), China's abrupt lifting of its stringent Covid-19 curbs could result in an explosion of cases and over 10 lakh deaths next year.

29 Apr 2022

NTAGI approves SII's covid vaccine Covovax for 12-17 age group: Sources

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) on Friday approved Serum Institute of India's Covid-19 vaccine Covovax for the 12-17 age group, as per ANI.

17 Jan 2022

Vaccination for children in 12-14 age group likely to begin from THIS date

Once the 15-18 age group is covered, NTAGI chief said, the government is likely to take a policy decision for initiating the vaccination drive for the 12-14 age group in March.

11 Jan 2022

COVID-19 cases will increase rapidly in coming days, warns NTAGI chief

NTAGI is a government panel that monitors the country's coronavirus advisory committee. Dr Arora also warned that there are around 3-4 sub-lineages of the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the COVID-19.

05 Jan 2022

'India witnessing third wave, Omicron accounts for over 50% of new cases'

Dr N K Arora said, ''The galloping increase in the number of Covid cases over the last one week is indicative of the third wave, as is being seen in several other countries across the globe." He, however, stressed that there is no need to panic.

06 Dec 2021

Govt panel to decide on COVID-19 booster dose amid Omicron fears

During today’s meeting, the NTAGI will be coming up with comprehensive policies for both the additional COVID-19 vaccine dose and child immunisation against COVID-19. This decision comes in view of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 of which India has reported 21 cases so far.

09 Sep 2021

COVID appropriate behaviour must during festive season to prevent third wave

People can be immunised and fight against the possible third wave after being inoculated with vaccines available. NTAGI chief Arora emphasised that even after vaccination, a person can spread COVID infection.

26 Aug 2021

Gap between Covishield doses to be reduced? This is what NTAGI chairman says

No plans to reduce the dosage gap between COVID-19 vaccines currently administered in India- Covishield, Covaxin, and Sputnik V. Covishield is being administered in the country with a gap of 12-16 weeks between the two doses.

25 Aug 2021

NTAGI to introduce ZyCoV-D in inoculation drive, prioritise 12-18 age group

The NTAGI will devise a framework for the introduction of ZyCoV-D vaccine in the inoculation drive. Zydus Cadila's ZyCoV-D received a nod for Emergency Use Authorisation from the DCGI on August 20, 2021. The indigenously developed jab is touted as the world’s first DNA-based needle-free vaccine.

24 Aug 2021

Priority vaccination for children above 12 with comorbidities: Govt panel

NTAGI chief has said that comorbid kids will be given the COVID-19 vaccine first NK Arora added that vaccinating adults will remain the top priority for the govt agencies DCGI had last week granted its approval to Zydus Cadila’s three-dose COVID-19 DNA vaccine for emergency use in adults and children

25 Jun 2021

Health Ministry dispels rumours, says COVID vaccines don't cause infertility

Health Ministry has clarified on rumours that COVID vaccines cause infertility Dispelling the rumours, the Ministry clarified that COVID vaccines do not cause infertility

01 Jun 2021

Mixing of COVID-19 vaccines not unsafe and can give better immunity: Doctor

India to study feasibility of a regimen that mixes two different doses of COVID vaccines, says Dr N K Arora Chairman of COVID-19 working group under the NTAGI Mixing and cocktailing of vaccines as per available studies is not dangerous

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