Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has allowed the use of Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s COVID-19 vaccine, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) approved the drug as part of its emergency use listing.
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India faster than US, UK in administering 1 million vaccine shots: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry yesterday lauded India’s efforts in conducting a successful vaccination drive and said India took only six days to administer one million Covid-19 vaccine doses, which is a higher count than countries like the US and the UK.
WHO investigative team arrives in Wuhan from Singapore
A team of experts from the World Health Organisation (WHO) arrived in Wuhan today to start a probe into the origins of the coronavirus, even as China reported its first death from COVID-19 in eight months.
Travel agents say Indians keen on travelling to UK for COVID-19 vaccine
Travel agents stated they have started receiving inquiries from Indians who want to travel to the UK as soon as possible to get the Covid-19 vaccine that was approved on Wednesday by the British government.
Indian Cabinet approves MoU with UK over medical product regulation
The Indian Cabinet has given its approval for signing a memorandum of understading (MoU) between the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
World Bank allotts USD 12 bn to make COVID-19 vaccines more accessible
The World Bank announced that it has approved USD 12 billion in financing to help developing countries buy and distribute coronavirus vaccines, tests and treatments.
WHO re-emphasises importance of COVID-19 testing
The global health body on Thursday recommended active testing of people who have been exposed to the virus even if they don’t show symptoms.
Amazon to launch online pharmacy in India
“Amazon Pharmacy” will provide both over-the-counter and prescription-based drugs, basic health devices as well as traditional Indian herbal medicines.
MOM quarantines 800 workers after new case in cleared dormitory
According to media reports, about 800 migrant workers have been newly quarantined after a Covid-19 case was discovered in a cleared dormitory.
Indian-origin doctor appointed as New York health commissioner
Dr Dave A Chokshi, a 39-year-old Indian-origin physician with expertise in public health, has been appointed as New York City’s new health commissioner by Mayor Bill de Blasio.