Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: Mutation of the coronavirus has become a new threat for the world. India must take precautionary measures to deal with it. Introduction New SARS-CoV-2 variants have emerged independently in several countries and the virus is changing very quickly. If it continues to change, currently available vaccines will become… Continue reading How should India handle the new virus variants?
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“BBV154” A Bharat Biotech’s Intranasal Vaccine vaccine
What is the news? An expert body is looking into Bharat Biotech’s application for testing its Covid-19 vaccine, BBV154. This is an Intranasal Vaccine. What is Intranasal Vaccine? Vaccines are administered as injectable shots into the muscles(intramuscular). Or the tissue just between the skin and the muscles(subcutaneous). However, with intranasal vaccines, the solution is sprayed… Continue reading “BBV154” A Bharat Biotech’s Intranasal Vaccine vaccine
“Covaxin” is effective against U.K. virus variant
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology(NIV) study found Covaxin effective against the new UK variant of Covid-19. About the Study: The study has found that Covaxin has a good neutralization capacity against the U.K variant of the COVID-19 virus. This capacity was the same against… Continue reading “Covaxin” is effective against U.K. virus variant
Co-WIN platform upgraded
Why in News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the upgradation of Co-WIN software. It is to cater to more sessions per site and change in site location. Facts: CoWIN App: It is a digitalised platform by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It allows Indian citizens to apply for a Covid-19 vaccine shot and helps agencies in keeping a track of… Continue reading Co-WIN platform upgraded
Vaccine Maitri: India Vaccine diplomacy exercise
Why in News? India will officially start its vaccine diplomacy with the name “Vaccine Maitri” under its Neighborhood First policy. Vaccine Diplomacy: It is the use of vaccines to increase a country’s diplomatic relationship with other countries. Key Features of Vaccine Maitri India will supply Made-in-India Covid-19 vaccines to its neighboring and key partner countries Under its Neighborhood First policy. Bhutan and Maldives will be the first to get the vaccines followed… Continue reading Vaccine Maitri: India Vaccine diplomacy exercise
Need and ways of Decongesting Indian prisons
Synopsis: Health Experts are calling federal prisons a “breeding grounds for uncontrolled transmission” of the virus. There is an urgent need of decongesting them. What are the ways to decongest Indian prisons? Background In India there are around 1,400 prisons, ‘housing’ over 5 lakh prisoners. These prisoners are facing the threat of Covid pandemic, with… Continue reading Need and ways of Decongesting Indian prisons
Covaxin not to be used in certain cases
News: Bharat Biotech has come out with a fact sheet about the process involved and who should avoid taking the Covaxin vaccine. Facts: Covaxin: It has been indigenously developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR). Type of vaccine: It is an inactivated vaccine. It means it is made by using particles of the coronavirus that… Continue reading Covaxin not to be used in certain cases
Over 2.24 lakh vaccinated in 2 days, 447 adverse events: Centre
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the data on COVID-19 vaccination. Facts: Key Highlights of the Data: India has vaccinated the highest number of persons on the first day under its COVID-19 vaccination program. This is much higher than many other countries such as the USA, the UK and France. Around… Continue reading Over 2.24 lakh vaccinated in 2 days, 447 adverse events: Centre
Smokers, vegetarians are at lesser risk of getting infected by COVID-19: CSIR serosurvey
News: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has conducted a pan-India Sero-survey tracking nearly 10,000 employees to study the prevalence of Covid-19. The study concluded Smokers and vegetarians were found to have lower seropositivity. So they may be at a lesser risk of getting infected by the coronavirus. Facts: Key Highlights of the Survey: Source:… Continue reading Smokers, vegetarians are at lesser risk of getting infected by COVID-19: CSIR serosurvey
Factsheet for administration of COVID-19 Vaccine released
Synopsis: Government has released a Vaccine Fact sheet that contains guidelines for administering both vaccines (Covaxin and Covishield). Background Union Health Ministry has sent a comprehensive fact sheet for both vaccines (Covaxin and Covishield) to all states and immunisation officer. The Centre has also asked the states and immunisation officers to disseminate the fact sheet to all programme managers, cold chain handlers, and vaccinators before the… Continue reading Factsheet for administration of COVID-19 Vaccine released
