A COVID booster vaccine based on Omicron-specific mRNA was launched on Saturday by Union Minister Jitendra Singh. According to a statement, Gennova developed India’s first mRNA vaccine, GEMCOVAC-OM, with support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). The Drug Control General of India … Read more
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Senior Pediatrician from Guwahati Announces Free Treatment for Children Who Lost Parents to Covid-19
Guwahati: Dr Gokul Bora, a renowned Pediatrician of Assam, has announced free medical treatment for children who lost their parents to Covid-19. Dr Bora made the announcement to mark his 50 years of service as a Pediatrician. Dr Bora has selflessly contributed to building a healthy and sound society. He … Read more
More than 9000 people received Covid-19 vaccines in Assam, highest in a day.
Guwahati: Approx 9000 people have received Covid 19 vaccines in Assam on Thursday, which is highest in a day so far according to the State Health department. Almost a triple rise in the number of vaccination drive since January 16. More than 3000 healthcare workers were vaccinated each day. About … Read more
PM launches India’s vaccination drive against COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s COVID-19 vaccination drive and asserted that the made-in-India vaccines being rolled out will ensure a “decisive victory” for the country over the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing the nation ahead of the launch, Modi reminded people that two doses of vaccine are very important and asked … Read more
UNLOCK 5.0 begins: New rules to be implemented from 1st of Oct 2020
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines on Wednesday, for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. New guidelines, to come into effect from October 1, 2020, Cinemas/ theatres/ multiplexes will be permitted to open with upto 50% of their seating capacity. Swimming … Read more