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2,944,771.0 As the next phase of vaccination began on March 1, we take a look at the two vaccines - Covishield and Covaxin. The next phase of the vaccine includes those who are above 60 years of age and those above 45 years of age with co-morbidities. Oxford-AstraZeneca-made Covishield is based on the viral vector platform. The vaccine is made by genetically engineering adenovirus that normally infects chimpanzees. It uses double-stranded DNA. Bharat Biotech-made Covaxin is based on an inactivated form of the coronavirus. Both the vaccines follow a two-dose regime 28 days apart. The two vacc...

COVID-19 vaccination drive: Eleven states give nod to Covaxin Ten of these states have already received 20,000 doses of Covaxin, while Assam has so far got 12,000 doses BusinessToday.In | January 15, 2021 | Updated 13:08 IST Bharat Biotech's Covaxin has been approved by 11 states for inoculation in the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.  The vaccination drive which begins tomorrow i.e January 16 will cover 10 million healthcare workers. Out of the 11 states that have agreed to deploy the Covaxin, five are opposition-ruled. According to an Economic Times report, every state...

No COVID-19 vaccine interchangeability, no shots for pregnant women: Health Ministry The Union Health Ministry also said if required, COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines should be separated by an interval of at least 14 days BusinessToday.In | January 16, 2021 | Updated 00:30 IST The letter mentions mild AEFIs for both vaccines (Image- Reuters) The Centre has informed all states and union territories that interchangeability of COVID-19 vaccines is not permitted and that the coronavirus vaccination is available only for those above 18 years and won't be inoculated to pregnant or lactating wom...

Talking about India's fight against the coronavirus pandemic, PM Modi said the country is among the nations with the lowest fatality rate and the highest recovery rate.