New COVID-19 variant JN.1 sparks concern among US scientists, know whyThe ongoing struggle against the relentless COVID-19 virus takes on new dimensions, as novel variants present fresh challenges to global he...
08 Nov, 2023, 12.22 AM IST
50 million doses of Covaxin set to expire early 2023 due to poor off takeDue to lack of product demand, production stoppage of Covaxin- a two dose jab, was initiated by Bharat Biotech earlier this year, though th...
06 Nov, 2022, 11.29 AM IST
Over 200m doses of Covaxin set to expireMillions of doses of Covaxin are set to expire early next year and may have to be dumped amid poor demand for Covid-19 vaccination in the c...
04 Nov, 2022, 12.35 AM IST
You may not get a booster shot at most private facilitiesMost private hospital executives ET spoke with said they had stopped procuring Covid vaccines due to tepid demand. The Max Healthcare hospi...
20 Oct, 2022, 12.42 AM IST
Canada won't require masks on planes, drops vaccine mandate"The removal of border measures has been facilitated by a number of factors, including modelling that indicates that Canada has largely pas...
26 Sep, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
Some 3 million COVID vaccine doses to expire in Germany by end of JuneAfter a shortage in vaccine doses at the beginning of the vaccine campaign in early 2021, Germany stepped up its deliveries to meet growing...
11 Apr, 2022, 09.18 PM IST
Biological E seeks extension of its vaccine shelf life to 12 monthsThe shelf life is determined after various tests are conducted to assess how long a vaccine can stay stable and sterile in different enviro...
10 Feb, 2022, 07.28 AM IST
Media reports claiming 50L unused Covishield doses may go waste by month end 'misleading': GovtGovt has refuted as "misleading" media reports which claimed that 50 lakh unused Covishield doses may go waste by the end of this month. Ce...
03 Feb, 2022, 04.31 PM IST
Media reports on expired Covid vaccines being used in India false, misleading: Health ministryOn October 25, 2021, in response to Bharat Biotech International Limited's letter, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) ...
03 Jan, 2022, 05.22 PM IST
Confusion continues over extension of Covaxin shelf life; private hospitals in Bengaluru in a fixIn November, Bharat Biotech had said Covaxin vials have proven stability beyond six months and could be used for up to 12 months from the t...
25 Dec, 2021, 04.48 PM IST
Vaccines nearing expiry: Small hospitals seek Centre's helpAssociation of Healthcare Providers (India) (AHPI), which represents small and medium hospitals, has flagged the health ministry about poss...
17 Dec, 2021, 06.57 AM IST
Covid-19: Growing demand for booster shots amid soon-to-expire vaccinesThe issue was raised recently in the National Covid Task Force by its member Dr Subhash Salunkhe, who is of the view that those responsible...
08 Nov, 2021, 10.09 AM IST
US extends expiration dates on J&J COVID vaccine to 6 monthsThe change gives health providers more time to use remaining shots sitting at pharmacies, hospitals and clinics. After plateauing earlier t...
29 Jul, 2021, 09.24 AM IST
Abu Dhabi COVID-19 app removes vaccine option for visitorsSEHA, which operates the emirate's health infrastructure, had said that visitors with visas issued by Abu Dhabi and passport holders eligib...
27 Jun, 2021, 01.18 PM IST
Abu Dhabi opens up free COVID-19 vaccines to touristsVisitors with visas issued by Abu Dhabi and passport holders eligible for tourist visas when they arrive in the UAE through Abu Dhabi can b...
22 Jun, 2021, 02.19 PM IST
US vaccine surplus grows by the day as expiration dates loomOklahoma has not asked for new doses from the government for more than a month, spurning its 200,000-a-week allotment. Around the country, ...
12 Jun, 2021, 12.21 PM IST
Most states to start giving 2nd jab to healthcare workers before wrapping up first dosingEven as states are increasing the number of vaccination centres to scale up inoculation of healthcare workers, the progress of inoculation ...
29 Jan, 2021, 11.33 AM IST