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Coronavirus live updates: Canada health regulator approves Pfizer vaccine

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 30, 2021, 21:47:15 IST

Coronavirus live updates: Canada health regulator approves Pfizer vaccine

India reported 32,080 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 97,35,850, according to data shared by the health ministry on Wednesday. Active cases in the country now stand at 3,78,909. A total of 36,635 fresh recoveries have pushed the national recovery rate to 94.66 per cent. Stay with TOI for latest updates.

18:39 (IST) Dec 09

Lack of adequate cold chain biggest challenge in Covid-19 vaccine distribution: Report

For overall 400 million doses forecast, India may need 30,000 tonne of transportation capacity which is about 11,500 vehicles, it said, adding as of 2018, India had 12,800 such vehicles.

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18:19 (IST) Dec 09

Delhi reports 2,463 new cases, 4,177 recoveries and 50 deaths today

18:18 (IST) Dec 09

4,875 new COVID19 cases and 4,647 recoveries reported in Kerala today

17:57 (IST) Dec 09

The media report about the rejection of Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech's emergency use authorisation of vaccine is fake: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

17:51 (IST) Dec 09

German health minister calls for tougher Covid measures in high-risk areas

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17:39 (IST) Dec 09

Amnesty: Rich countries have bought too many Covid-19 vaccines

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17:23 (IST) Dec 09

BMC setting up new Covid-19 vaccine storage facility in Mumbai

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is setting up a new COVID-19 vaccine storage facility at one its buildings in Kanjurmarg area here, officials said on Wednesday. The new vaccine storage facility will be in addition to the existing cold storage facilities at four civic-run hospitals in the city

16:50 (IST) Dec 09

UK probes possible allergic reactions to Pfizer jab

UK regulators say people who have a 'significant history' of allergic reactions shouldn't receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the country's mass vaccination program. Both individuals with adverse reactions are recovering well, an official said.

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16:16 (IST) Dec 09

Sore eyes common vision-based indicator of Covid-19, study finds

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16:14 (IST) Dec 09

It's a testament to PM's vision: Mahima Datla, MD, Biological E Ltd, on visit of foreign envoys

It's a testament to PM's vision who's not only showcasing collaboration but is keen to ensure that it's not just In… https://t.co/MJoKUnd9W7
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16:09 (IST) Dec 09

With 32,080 new infections, India's total cases rise to 97,35,850

With 402 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,41,360. Total active cases at 3,78,909. Total discharged cases at 92,15,581 with 36,635 new discharges in the last 24 hours

15:56 (IST) Dec 09

India only country with production capacity to meet global demand, says Australia ambassador

"There're many vaccines being produced in countries around the world but there's only one country that has the manufacturing capacity to produce sufficient quantities to satisfy the demands of citizens in every country & that's India"- Australian Ambassador to India Barry O'Farrell

15:55 (IST) Dec 09

UAE says Sinopharm vaccine has 86% efficacy against Covid-19

15:50 (IST) Dec 09

Danish ambassador impressed with India's progress on vaccine

"I was really impressed to see how far you've come, how dedicated you're to combat COVID, how focused you're on helping humanity. It's not just commercial or nation first interest, you're really connecting with the world & helping all of us" - Ambassador of Denmark to India F Svane

15:36 (IST) Dec 09

Will take vaccine; safety, efficacy not a concern: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Mazumdar-Shaw contended that if one looks at the risk-benefit ratio, the risk of not approving a vaccine is far greater than the kind of risks associated with any side- effects. Safety and efficacy data is pretty good for all the vaccine candidates but the only question unanswered as of now is how long they will give protection, she said.

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15:26 (IST) Dec 09

SC adjourns to Dec 14, the hearing on pleas seeking an extension of loan moratorium period & waiver of interest on interest on term loans in view of the pandemic.

15:21 (IST) Dec 09

Iran says US sanctions hinder access to Covid-19 vaccines

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that US sanctions are making it difficult for Iran to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad, including vaccines needed to contain the worst outbreak in the Middle East.

14:49 (IST) Dec 09

Earlier, on November 30, PM Modi himself visited the Zydus Biotech Park in Ahmedabad, Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad and Serum Institute of India in Pune to review development and manufacturing of the Covid vaccine.

14:39 (IST) Dec 09

64 foreign envoys visit research & manufacturing facilities at Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad

14:27 (IST) Dec 09

Chairman & MD, Bharat Biotech made presentation to Foreign envoys, he stated that 33% of global vaccines produced in Genome Valley: Sources

He further added. PM said vaccines will be available for humanity, the industry will see his dream is realised. Hyderabad has largest FDA approved vaccine facilities.

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