NZ to move into new Covid protection system on Dec 3
Wellington, Nov 23 (IANS) New Zealand will move into the new Covid-19 traffic light system on December 3, which provides the ability for businesses and events...
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Canada to allow entry of travellers fully vaccinated with Sinopharm, Sinovac, Covaxin
Ottawa, Nov 20 (IANS) Travellers who are fully vaccinated with the shots from Sinopharm, Sinovac and Covaxin will be allowed to enter Canada starting November 30,...
US reports Covid resurgence in most states
Washington, Nov 14 (IANS) For the first time in two months, Covid-19 case counts and deaths are rising again in most US states, especially in the...
NZ PM calls for strong, equitable, sustainable post-Covid recovery
Wellington, Nov 11 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday called on political and business leaders to work together to build a strong, equitable...
96 nations agree to mutually recognise vaccination certificates with India
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) A total of 96 nations across the globe have agreed to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates with India. The persons travelling...
Covid pandemic significantly impacted climate change efforts: WHO
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Covid-19 pandemic has slowed down climate change efforts by various countries, according to the 2021 WHO health and climate change global...
UK approves world’s first oral pill against Covid
Washington, Nov 5 (IANS) The UK’s medicines regulator on Thursday approved Merck’s molnupiravir — the world’s first oral antiviral medicine against Covid-19, which can halve the...
India most pro-vaccine country in the world
New Delhi, Oct 22 India is the most pro-vaccine country in the world as 98 per cent of its eligible population want to get vaccinated...
Thailand to allow vaccinated visitors from 46 low-risk countries without quarantine
Bangkok, Oct 22 (IANS) Thailand announced late on Thursday that it will allow vaccinated visitors from 46 low-risk countries and regions to enter the country without...
Worst is not yet over, 100 cr vaccinations is a safety net: VK Paul
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) “The worst is not over yet. We have created a safety net of 100 cr vaccinations but those who have not...
UN India lauds 100 crore vax feat
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) in India has congratulated the country on achieving the “remarkable milestone” of 100 crore doses of Covid-19...
Jaishankar invites Israeli companies to invest in India’s post-Covid surge
New Delhi, Oct 19: Extenal Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar has invited Israeli companies to invest in India, taking advantage of the expected post-Covid boom in...
India, Israel agree to mutually recognize Covid vax certification
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Yair Lapid on Monday agreed on the mutual recognition of the...
US thanks India for resuming vax exports; assures national security
New York, Oct 7 (IANS) US Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, thanked India on behalf of the US for resuming Covid-19 vaccine exports when she...
Afghanistan at risk of resurgence of polio, Covid
London, Sep 29 (IANS) With the Taliban retaking Afghanistan last month, and international organisations pulling out funds, there is an increased risk of resurgence of polio,...
India-US enhanced ties to boost research, health management: Minister
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, on Monday commended the way in which India and...