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US Authorizes Pfizer, Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters For All Adults
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized boosters of the Pfizer or BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for all adults. ....
UK Study Shows Vaccine Booster Dose Key For Protection Against Omicron
Two-shots of a Covid vaccine may not be enough against the Omicron variant, and a third dose or a booster shot is necessary to prevent the super mutant variant, according to a UK study. ....
Novak Djokovic Breaks Silence, Thanks Fans Amid Australian Visa Row
World No 1 Novak Djokovic on Friday broke his silence and thanked people around the world for their support amid a visa row over Covid-19 vaccines ahead of this month's Australian Open. ....
'No Operational Time Limit For Vaccine Centres, Can Be Extended To 10 Pm'
The Central government on Monday said that no time limit has been set for the operationalisation of Covid vaccination centers across the states and the session timings are subject to the demand and the requirements. ....
'Nocebo Effect' Behind Two-thirds Of Covid Vaccine Side Effects: Study
The "nocebo effect" accounted for more than two-thirds of the common side effects people experience after a Covid-19 vaccination rather than the vaccine itself, according to a new study. ....
UK PM Boris Johnson Greets India On Republic Day
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has greeted the people of India on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day saying that the nations are tied by deep bonds that span through the generations. ....
WHO Recommends Countries To Ease Covid Measures 'in A Steady, Slow Way'
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries that are starting to lift Covid-19 measures to do so in a steady and slow way, as recent data have shown a sharp increase in coronavirus-related deaths around the world. ....
Omicron BA.2 Subvariant Likely To Spread Globally: WHO
The BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is likely to spread globally, however it remains unclear whether it will cause reinfection among those infected with the original Omicron strain, according to the World Health Organisation. ....
Covid Virus May Double Preterm Birth Risk, Maternal Morbidity
Pregnant patients who tested positive for the coronavirus were found to have more than double the risk of poor outcomes including preterm birth, blood clot, according to a study that emphasised the need to promote maternal vaccination. ....
India Logs 1,270 New Covid Cases, 35 Deaths In 24 Hours
India reported 1,259 fresh Covid cases and 35 deaths in a span of 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday. ....
