Covid 19 Vaccines

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has approved Corbevax and Covovax Covid vaccines and anti-viral drug Molnupiravir for restricted use on adults in emergency situations. 

The Covid pill being developed by Merck & Co (MRK.N) could halve the chances of dying or being hospitalised in cases of severe Covid 19 infection.  

The development of the Delta and Delta plus forms of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has placed India, and by extension the rest of the world, on high alert once again.

Shortly after the second wave of the COVID-19 left the nation devastated, the 'Delta Plus' variant has made itself known in countries across the world. How much of a threat does the Delta Plus variant of the Coronavirus pose?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Centre will take over responsibility for acquiring Covid-19 vaccines and distributing them to states.

Odisha Government has invited for Online Global Bids through e-Tender portal from eligible bidders for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday urged the Centre to exempt the GST on purchase of vaccine for COVID 19.