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The Union government is set to rollout free precaution doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for people in the 18-59 age group at government vaccination centres from July 15 onwards.

Free Covid precaution doses for 18-59 age group from July 15 at govt centres for 75 days

The Union government is set to rollout free precaution doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for people in the 18-59 age group at government vaccination centres from July 15 onwards.


So far, less than 1 percent of the target population of 77 crore in the 18-59 age group have been administered the precaution dose, an official source said.

As part of a 75-day special drive, the Union government is set to rollout free precaution doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for people in the 18-59 age group at government vaccination centres from July 15 onwards, official sources said on Wednesday.
The drive, aimed at boosting the uptake of Covid precaution doses, will be held as part of the government's Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate the 75th anniversary of India's Independence.
So far, less than 1 percent of the target population of 77 crore in the 18-59 age group have been administered the precaution dose. However, around 26 percent of the estimated 16 crore eligible population aged 60 and above as well as healthcare and frontline workers have received the booster dose, an official source said.
"A majority of the Indian population got their second dose over nine months ago. Studies at ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and other international research institutions have suggested that antibody levels wane around six months after the primary vaccination with both doses... giving a booster increases the immune response," the official said.
"The government is therefore planning to start a special drive for 75 days during which individuals aged between 18 and 59 years will be administered precaution doses for free at government vaccination centres starting from July 15," he said.
The Union Health Ministry last week reduced the gap between the second and precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine for all beneficiaries from nine to six months. This followed a recommendation from the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI).
To accelerate the pace of vaccination and encourage booster shots, the government initiated the second round of the 'Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0' across states and Union Territories on June 1. The two-month programme is currently underway.
According to government data, 96 percent of India's population has been administered the first dose of Covid vaccine while 87 percent of the people have taken both doses.
On April 10 2022, India began administering precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines to all aged above 18 years.
The countrywide vaccination drive had rolled out on January 16 last year with healthcare workers getting inoculated in the first phase. Vaccination of frontline workers started from February 2 last year.
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On March 1 last year, COVID-19 vaccination began for people over 60 years of age and those aged 45 and above with specified comorbid conditions. &nbsp;Vaccination for all people aged more than 45 years began on April 1 last year. The government then decided to expand the ambit of the vaccination drive by allowing everyone above 18 years to be inoculated against Covid from May 1 last year.
Inoculation of those in the age group of 15-18 commenced on January 3 this year. The country began inoculating children aged 12-14 from March 16.&nbsp;

Will India start giving additional shots of Covid-19 vaccines to the vulnerable people amid a scare around Omicron variant?
Experts panel on Covid vaccination is likely to deliberate on allowing an additional dose of vaccine at a meeting today.
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation advises the central government on issues related to immunization.
The group has been working on a comprehensive policy for both additional vaccine doses and vaccination among those less than 18 years of age.
An additional dose of vaccine is different from a booster dose.
A booster dose is given to an individual after a predefined period when the immune response due to primary vaccination is presumed to have declined. Additional dose is given to immunocompromised and immunosuppressed individuals when primary schedule of vaccination does not provide adequate protection from the infection.
The government has maintained the booster dose was not its focus, as the priority was to vaccinate all eligible people as fast as possible.

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Expert panel meet to decide on vaccines for kids, booster shot
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Govt had maintained that booster shots not needed as yet
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Covid-19 booster shot: Will India start giving additional shots to the vulnerable people amid a scare around Omicron variant?

When will India start Covid&nbsp;19 vaccination for children? Will India give additional shots to the vulnerable people? And what about the booster shots?
Answers to all these questions are likely after a key meet of the experts panel on Covid vaccination today.
The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation advises the central government on issues related to immunization.
The group has been working on a comprehensive policy for both additional vaccine doses and vaccination among those less than 18 years of age.
An additional dose of vaccine is different from a booster dose.
A booster dose is given to an individual after a predefined period when the immune response due to primary vaccination is presumed to have declined.
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Additional dose is given to immunocompromised and immunosuppressed individuals when primary schedule of vaccination does not provide adequate protection from the infection.
The government has maintained the booster dose was not its focus, as the priority was to vaccinate all eligible people as fast as possible.

Half of the eligible population in the country is now fully vaccinated whereas 85% of the eligible adult population has now received the first dose.
The figures are reassuring amid growing concerns over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus however, the number of cases in 30 districts across the country are witnessing an uptick.
Although India’s active caseload as of Saturday stood at 99,974, the lowest since March 2020; the health ministry has cautioned five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the health ministry, in Kerala 13 out of 14 districts are reporting a high quantum of weekly new cases and rise in weekly cases have also been noted in Karnataka's Tumakuru, Dharwad, Bengaluru Urban and Mysuru.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Mizoram and J&K to send all positive samples for genome sequencing, to rule out Omicron.

50% beneficiaries get two shots, cases see an uptick in 30 districts

The number of cases in 30 districts across the country are witnessing an uptick amid Omicron scare

Covid-19 vaccination: 50% beneficiaries fully vaccinated
30 districts witnessing rise in cases amid Omicron scare
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Kerala: 13 out of 14 districts reporting high quantum of weekly cases
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According to the health ministry, in Kerala 13 out of 14 districts are reporting a high quantum of weekly new cases and rise in weekly cases have also been noted in Karnataka

Half of the eligible population in the country is now fully vaccinated whereas 85% of the eligible adult population has now received the first dose.
The figures are reassuring amid growing concerns over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus however, the number of cases in 30 districts across the country are witnessing an uptick.
Although India&rsquo;s active caseload as of Saturday stood at 99,974, the lowest since March 2020; the health ministry has cautioned five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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According to the health ministry, in Kerala 13 out of 14 districts are reporting a high quantum of weekly new cases and rise in weekly cases have also been noted in Karnataka's Tumakuru, Dharwad, Bengaluru Urban and Mysuru.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Mizoram and J&amp;K to send all positive samples for genome sequencing, to rule out Omicron.

India reported a single-day rise of 44,643 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, pushing the cumulative total of the country to over 3.18 crore, according to the Health Ministry dashboard. This is the third straight day when the country saw more than 40,000 new cases.
With 464 fatalities the death toll due to the viral disease shot up to over 4.26 lakh, the Union health ministry said.
The number of active coronavirus cases rose to 4,14,159 in the said time period while 41,096 patients recovered from the virus during the same period.
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The national Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 97.36% the govt data showed. 
The ministry also informed that over 49.53 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far.

India Covid-19 update: 44,643 new cases, 464 deaths in last 24 hours

India reported 44,643 new Covid cases, nearly 4% more than yesterday and 464 deaths in the last 24 hours.

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<li>44,643 new Covid cases reported in the last 24 hours: govt data</li>
<li>Third straight day that India reported&nbsp;over 40,000 new daily cases</li>
<li>464 new deaths reported, overall death toll over 4.26&nbsp;lakh: govt data</li>
<li>41,096 fresh recoveries in 24 hours,&nbsp;recovery rate at 97.36%</li>
<li>Over 49.53&nbsp;crore&nbsp;people have got at least one shot of&nbsp;Covid vaccine</li>
</ul>

Testing for Covid-19 has also been ramped&nbsp;up. According to data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) 47.65&nbsp;crore samples have so far been tested.

India reported a single-day rise of 44,643 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, pushing the cumulative total of the country to over 3.18 crore, according to the Health Ministry dashboard. This is the third straight day when the country saw more than 40,000 new cases.
With 464 fatalities the death toll due to the viral disease shot up to over 4.26 lakh, the Union health ministry said.
The number of active coronavirus cases rose to 4,14,159 in the same period while 41,096 patients recovered from the virus.
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India's overall&nbsp;Covid-19 recovery rate stands at 97.36%.The govt also informed that over 49.53 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far.

As India battles the second wave of Covid-19, citizens are playing an important role in tackling this ever lasting pandemic. Karnataka issued fresh directives to set up Ward Decentralised Triage and Emergency Response (DETER) Committees for all Covid management in all 198 wards of Bengaluru.
Based on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s successful model, the Ward Decentralised Committee&rsquo;s focus would be to become the first point of contact with the government for Covid patients or their attendees in Bengaluru. The Committee will comprise of government officers, volunteer RWA&rsquo;s and civil society organisations.
The triage centre will set up a ward level war room with a help line number and work closely with RWA&rsquo;s in training volunteers to distinguish the people with severe illness and be able to distinguish who needs an ICU, hospitalization or be isolated at home. A competent and trained doctor would guide the committee to reduce such delays.
COVID-19 testing coverage will also be increased and vaccination drives will be conducted in different wards when the stocks of vaccines are replenished.

Bengaluru takes cue from Mumbai, involves citizens to help tackle Covid-19

Battle against Covid-19 continues, Bengaluru&nbsp;calls all hands on deck
Bengaluru&nbsp;sets up a focussed&nbsp;panel to tackle Covid-19 crisis&nbsp;
The triage committee set up in all 198 wards of Bengaluru
Panel to work with society and train them to deal with Covid-19
Volunteers to be trained to distinguish mild to serious cases
Volunteers to help in&nbsp;Covid-19 testing, hospitilisation,&nbsp;vaccination&nbsp;

As India battles the second wave of Covid-19, citizens are playing an important role in tackling this ever lasting pandemic. Karnataka issued fresh directives to set up Ward Decentralised Triage and Emergency Response or DETER Committees for all Covid management in all 198 wards of Bengaluru.
Based on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation&rsquo;s successful model, the Ward Decentralised Committee&rsquo;s focus would be to become the first point of contact with the government for Covid patients or their attendees in Bengaluru. The Committee will comprise of government officers, volunteer RWA&rsquo;s and civil society organisations.
The triage centre will set up a ward level war room with a help line number and work closely with RWA&rsquo;s in training volunteers to distinguish the people with severe illness and be able to distinguish who needs an ICU, hospitalization or be isolated at home. A competent and trained doctor would guide the committee to reduce such delays.
Covid-19 testing coverage will also be increased and vaccination drives will be conducted in different wards when the stocks of vaccines are replenished.

The second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive is kickstarting today. People above 60 and those over 45 with comorbidities will be inoculated in a drive that will run for six weeks. The registration on the CoWIN 2.0 portal begins at 9 am Monday, the government said giving detailed guidelines on cowin.gov.in. More than 10,000 private hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat, over 600 hospitals under the CGHS and other private hospitals empanelled under state schemes can function as vaccination centres. The centre has specified 20 comorbidities among people between 45 and 59 years who will get the vaccine.

Phase 2 of Covid vaccinations starts today. All you need to know

The second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive is kickstarting today. People above 60 and those over 45 with comorbidities will be inoculated

The second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive is kickstarting today. People above 60 and those over 45 with comorbidities will be inoculated in a drive that will run for six weeks. The registration on the CoWIN 2.0 portal begins at 9 am Monday, the government said giving detailed guidelines on cowin.gov.in. More than 10,000 private hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat, over 600 hospitals under the CGHS and other private hospitals empanelled under state schemes can function as vaccination centres. The centre has specified 20 comorbidities among people between 45 and 59 years who will get the vaccine.&nbsp;

The second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive is kickstarting today. People above 60 and those over 45 with comorbidities will be inoculated in a drive that will run for six weeks. The registration on the CoWIN 2.0 portal begins at 9 am Monday, the government said giving detailed guidelines on cowin.gov.in. More than 10,000 private hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat, over 600 hospitals under the CGHS and other private hospitals empanelled under state schemes can function as vaccination centres. The centre has specified 20 comorbidities among people between 45 and 59 years who will get the vaccine.

Around 64% of over 3 lakh planned beneficiaries were vaccinated on the first two days of the immunisation drive against Covid-19 that was rolled out on Saturday, The Times of India has reported quoting the govt data compiled till Sunday evening.
The report added that 4 states &mdash; Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Tripura and Puducherry &mdash; recorded low turnout of beneficiaries in the range of 22-34%. Other states reported more than 50% attendance of those who were scheduled for vaccination on January 16 and 17. Assam, Delhi and J&amp;K reported 54% footfall.
Experts said the numbers will pick up gradually as is common with any public health programme, especially of the scale of the anti-Covid vaccinations.
&ldquo;India has registered the highest day one vaccination number in the world &mdash; higher than the US, UK and France on day one,&rdquo; additional health secretary Manohar Agnani said.

Corona Vaccination in India: 64% turn up to take Covid vaccine in first 2 days

Around 64% of over 3 lakh planned beneficiaries were vaccinated on the first two days of the immunisation drive against Covid-19 that was rolled out on Saturday, says report

64% turn up to take Covid vaccine in first 2 days: report

Around 64% of over 3 lakh planned beneficiaries were vaccinated on the first two days of the immunisation drive against Covid-19 that was rolled out on Saturday, The Times of India has reported quoting the govt data compiled till Sunday evening. The report added that 4 states &mdash; Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Tripura and Puducherry &mdash; recorded low turnout of beneficiaries in the range of 22-34%. Other states reported more than 50% attendance of those who were scheduled for vaccination on January 16 and 17. Assam, Delhi and J&amp;K reported 54% footfall.

Around 64% of over 3 lakh planned beneficiaries were vaccinated on the first two days of the immunisation drive against <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank" >Covid-19</a> that was rolled out on Saturday, The Times of India has reported quoting the govt data compiled till Sunday evening.
The report added that 4 states &mdash; Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Tripura and Puducherry &mdash; recorded low turnout of beneficiaries in the range of 22-34%. Other states reported more than 50% attendance of those who were scheduled for vaccination on January 16 and 17. Assam, Delhi and J&amp;K reported 54% footfall.
Experts said the numbers will pick up gradually as is common with any public health programme, especially of the scale of the anti-Covid vaccinations.
&ldquo;India has registered the highest day one vaccination number in the world &mdash; higher than the US, UK and France on day one,&rdquo; additional health secretary Manohar Agnani said.

Days after threatening to block the Covid relief, US President on Sunday signed into law the $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package.

US President Donald Trump backs down, signs pandemic aid package

Days after threatening&nbsp;to block the Covid relief, US President on Sunday signed into law the $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package

Trump backs down, signs pandemic aid package

Days after threatening&nbsp;to block the Covid relief, US President on Sunday signed into law the $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package. The package will restore unemployment benefits to millions of Americans. Trump, who leaves office on Jan. 20 after losing November&rsquo;s election to President-elect Joe Biden, backed down after he came under intense pressure from lawmakers on both sides. The Republican president had demanded that Congress change the bill to increase the payouts to struggling Americans to $2,000 from $600.

Days after threatening&nbsp;to block the Covid relief, US President on Sunday signed into law the $2.3 trillion pandemic aid and spending package. The package will restore unemployment benefits to millions of Americans. Trump, who leaves office on Jan. 20 after losing November&rsquo;s election to President-elect Joe Biden, backed down after he came under intense pressure from lawmakers on both sides. The Republican president had demanded that Congress change the bill to increase the payouts to struggling Americans to $2,000 from $600.
Unemployment benefits being paid out to about 14 million people through pandemic programs lapsed on Saturday, but will be restarted now that Trump has signed the bill.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair a meeting to review preparations for the Covid-19 vaccination drive in the city, news agency ANI reported. 

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to chair meeting to review Covid vaccine preparedness

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair a meeting to review preparations for the Covid-19 vaccination drive in the city, news agency ANI reported. Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and health secretary will also participate in the meeting. The meeting comes as state governments across the country are gearing up to inoculate people once the vaccines for Covid-19 gets due approval from the regulatory body. Meanwhile, Delhi health minister on Wednesday asserted that the Covid-19 situation in the city was under control with the positivity rate dropping to below one per cent.

Delhi CM to chair meeting to review Covid vaccine preparedness

Delhi CM to chair meeting to review Covid vaccine preparedness
State&nbsp;governments gearing up to inoculate people
Dr Harsh Vardhan&nbsp;&amp; health secretary will participate in the meeting
Under control: positivity rate in Delhi has dropped below 1%

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will chair a meeting to review preparations for the Covid-19 vaccination drive in the city, news agency ANI reported. Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and health secretary will also participate in the meeting. The meeting comes as state governments across the country are gearing up to inoculate people once the vaccines for Covid-19 gets due approval from the regulatory body. Meanwhile, Delhi health minister on Wednesday asserted that the Covid-19 situation in the city was under control with the positivity rate dropping to below one per cent.

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