Discussion Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination Drive Updates

[rohitvatsa]

Pfizer May Sell 50 million Vaccine Doses to India by Q3, Talks with Govt Over Indemnity Almost Solved

The vaccines, which are relatively expensive, will be available for purchase by the government only for the vaccination programme.

www.news18.com

 

[Msingh]

Got vaccinated today, first dose of Covishield administered at UP govt health center under 18+ category.

 

[rohitvatsa]

Got vaccinated today, first dose of Covishield administered at UP govt health center under 18+ category.

Yes poor UP has administered more doses to 18+ than my fancy adopted state of Karnataka

 

[Bapun]

India extended gap between first, second Covishield vaccination jabs due to vaccine shortage

Members of the Covid Working Group which recommended extension of the gap between first and second doses of Covishield said they did it because there is vaccine shortage in India

www.nationalheraldindia.com

 

[Msingh]

Yes poor UP has administered more doses to 18+ than my fancy adopted state of Karnataka

Similar situation in Hyderabad which is my work location. No slots for even 45+ at the moment.

UP is about to launch mega vaccination drive from next week as well. Currently it was limited to 20 most affected districts.

 

[Bapun]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1393653539570798592

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[iDJ]

Covaxin, Covishield still potent against B.1.617 strain but produces fewer antibodies

Reduced antibodies not a cause of worry on efficacy against COVID-19, say experts

www.thehindu.com

 

[rohitvatsa]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1393644129641320449

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[rohitvatsa]

Social distancing goes for toss as hundreds throng to buy Remdesivir at Chennai stadium

Social distancing norms were flouted as hundreds of people gathered outside the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai to buy Remdesivir on Saturday.

www.indiatoday.in

This is pure stupidity from TN govt.

 

[Abhinav]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1394120075867611138

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