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World Bank praises Dharavi’s example in its latest report about COVID-19
In July, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had also praised Dharavi for bringing COVID-19 under control
Covid-19 vaccine: Russia ties up with Indian pharma major for large-scale trials
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is in talks with Indian company for large scale human trials of SputnikV vaccine
Coronavirus tests in Delhi highest in the world, says CM Arvind Kejriwal
Approximately 60,000 were being conducted daily in Delhi for Covid-19 detection, according to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
Hyderabad has the capacity to produce a third of the world’s COVID-19 vaccine supply
All Hyderabad vaccine companies are robust in manufacturing technology and have the capacity to manufacture millions of doses
Russia shares data on Covid-19 vaccine, Phase 3 trials could be done in India
Phase 1 and 2 trials on Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine have been completed
ICMR allows on-demand testing for Covid-19 in India
The ICMR guidelines suggest that 100 percent of people living in the containment zones should be tested by Rapid Antigen Testing
Good news: Covid-19 success stories from 20 districts across India
Agra is one of the 20 success stories which followed a model for door step delivery of essentials in 100 wards of the city
India-US scientists to jointly scout for ‘out of the box’ Covid-19 solutions
The teams of scientists have been selected through a rigorous binational review process of proposals received
India to collaborate with ASEAN to fight against COVID-19
ASEAN members have agreed to enable a supply chain connectivity for the provision of essential medical supplies including medicines
New guidelines for air travel: Airlines can provide meals, refreshments, and in-flight entertainment
The new regulations allow refreshments and in-flight entertainment with due precautions
ICMR begins second phase of Covid-19 sero survey to count those already infected
The results of the sero-survey to know the prevalence of antibodies against coronavirus among the populace are likely by September-end
Indian-origin girl develops cap for maintaining social distance in COVID-19 times
She has worked on a microprocessor-based device that would keep people six feet apart
Covid-19: Private firm gets ICMR nod to produce rapid testing POC kits
Till now, the government's emphasis has been primarily on RT-PCR (real-time polymerase chain reaction) testing and antigen testing
Center allows companies to spend CSR funds on research and development to fight COVID-19
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has made two amendments in the Corporate Social Responsibility rules for companies
Gargled water may be alternative to swabs for Covid-19 testing, ICMR study shows
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) conducted the study at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi
India crosses the milestone of testing 1 million people a day
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) says tests are being conducted at nearly 1,500 laboratories
Skanray plans to export ventilators to neighboring countries
India has the potential to become an export hub with the added manufacturing capacities
Five vaccines are under various stages of development in India
Three Indian vaccines are in various trial stages and two under development
Over half of Pune’s population has developed Covid-19 antibodies, shows serosurvey
Scientists believe that the virus could be propagating from people infected asymptomatically
India to play major role in fight against coronavirus says Nobel laureate in Medicine
Several Indian firms are in the process of developing a Covid-19 vaccine amid the pandemic
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Three COVID-19 vaccines at clinical trial stage, two have completed phase 1 trial in India: ICMR DG
Serum Institute of India (SII) has completed phase II-B3 trials and will start phase-III trial after clearances
India stands better chances of being major supplier of COVID-19 vaccine in world
Past track record of its drug manufacturing firms puts India above China in the supply of Covid-19 vaccine to the world
Bangladesh pharma firm Beximco invests in Serum Institute of India to ensure Covid-19 vaccine distribution
During Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Shrigla’s visit to Dhaka, both sides discussed the possibilities of collaboration in Covid-19 vaccine development
India’s Serum institute enters into pact with Gates Foundation for cheap Covid-19 vaccine
Race for COVID-19 vaccine has gained speed, with the Serum Institute of India all set to produce 100 million doses of affordable COVID-19 vaccine for vulnerable countries