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WHO shares features of the new Omicron variant

Omicron, a recently identified coronavirus strain, has caused concern among governments around the world due to its rapid transmissibility. The…

3 years ago

Omicron variant not necessarily deadly, but needs vigilance: ICMR scientist

Scientists have red-flagged a new coronavirus variant — B.1.1.529, officially named 'Omicron' by WHO — due to an alarmingly high…

3 years ago

Covid booster distribution a ‘scandal’ as poor nations still waiting. says WHO

According to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the unequal distribution of Covid-19 boosters in affluent nations, while…

3 years ago

Covaxin was assessed on same criteria as other vaccines: WHO

The World Health Organization informed ET that Covaxin was evaluated using the same criteria as other vaccinations, rejecting Bharat Biotech's…

3 years ago

People with undiagnosed Covid may be at risk of Diabetes, warns WHO

COVID-19 patients with diabetes had a 10.2 percent case fatality rate, compared to 2.5 percent for COVID-19 patients overall, according…

3 years ago

WHO will assess the necessity for a COVID-19 booster dose today

Today, November 11, a World Health Organization (WHO) advisory group will review the coronavirus situation and decide whether the COVID-19…

3 years ago

Covid-19: ‘second-generation’ vaccinations in the form of nasal and oral doses, WHO anticipates

The head scientist of the World Health Organization expressed excitement on Tuesday about the "second generation" of Covid-19 vaccinations, which…

3 years ago

WHO finally grants EUL status for Covaxin

The World Health Organization (WHO) authorised Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin emergency use listing on Wednesday. "WHO has granted emergency…

3 years ago

We trust Indian industry, Bharat Biotech has been submitting data regularly, very quickly, says WHO official on Covaxin EUL

A UN technical advisory panel meeting on Tuesday requested "additional clarifications" from Bharat Biotech in order for Covaxin to complete…

3 years ago

Covaxin receives WHO approval due to a delay in submitting virus inactivation data

DELHI, NEW DELHI: According to sources, the World Health Organization (WHO) is pushing Covaxin's emergency use listing due to a…

3 years ago