Coronavirus News Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on June 7 at 5 pm, and announced that free vaccine will be provided to all citizens above 18 years of age from June 21.
His address came at a time when India reported 1,00,636 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 61 days, taking the infection tally to 2,89,09,975, while the number of active cases dropped to 14,01,609, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Monday. The death toll due to coronavirus reached 3,49,186 with 2,427 new fatalities, the lowest in around 45 days, the data updated at 8 am showed. A total of 96,982 new cases were recorded in a span of 24 hours on April 6. Also, 15,87,589 tests were conducted on Sunday, taking the total cumulative tests conducted so far for detection of COVID-19 in the country to 36,63,34,111, while the daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.34 per cent. It has been less than 10 per cent for 14 consecutive days, the ministry said. The weekly positivity rate has declined to 6.21 per cent. The number of active cases has reduced to 14,01,609, comprising 4.85 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 93.94 per cent. A net decline of 76,190 cases has been recorded in the COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. Recoveries continue to outnumber daily new cases for 25 consecutive days.
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Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Rajasthan govt eases COVID restrictions
Under modified guidelines, curfew in Rajasthan will remain in force between 5 pm on Friday & 5 am on Monday and between 5 pm & 5 am (night curfew) on weekdays. (ANI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | WHO official says can't force China to give more information on COVID-19 origins
A top World Health Organization official said on Monday that the WHO cannot compel China to divulge more data on COVID-19’s origins, while adding it will propose studies needed to take understanding of where the virus emerged to the “next level”.
Pressed by a reporter on how the WHO will “compel” China into being more open, Mike Ryan, director of the agency’s emergencies programme, said at a press conference that the “WHO doesn’t have the power to compel anyone in this regard”.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Union Home Minister Amit Shah:
Modi govt has always worked with determination towards the safety & health of people. I thank PM Narendra Modi for the historic decision to provide free COVID vaccine to everyone above the age of 18 years across the country. (ANI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:
We see two-track pandemic; many countries still face extremely dangerous situation, while those with highest vaccination rates are starting to talk about ending restrictions, but they must be eased cautiously, with viral circulation and response capacities.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus:
With the increased global transmission of variants of concern including the Delta variant, lifting restrictions too quickly could be disastrous for those who are not vaccinated.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | At 728, Mumbai's COVID-19 tally remains below 1,000 on 8th day; 980 recover
Mumbai on Monday reported 728 fresh coronavirus positive cases and 28 fatalities, taking the tally to 7,12,329 and the toll to 15,066, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
Mumbai had recorded 794 cases and 20 deaths due to COVID-19 the previous day.
Mumbai has been reporting less than 1,000 cases every day for the last seven days.
With 28,076 new tests, the number of samples tested so far in Mumbai rose to 64,53,499, as per the BMC data. Mumbai is now left with 15,786 active cases. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Over 31 lakh vaccine doses administered on June 7, total exceeds 23 crore
ThecumulativenumberofCOVID-19vaccinedosesadministered inthecountry exceeded 23.59 crore(23,59,39,165) as per the 7 pm provisional report shared by governmnet. As many as 16,07,531 beneficiariesoftheagegroup 18-44yearsreceivedtheirfirstdoseand68,661 beneficiariesof thesameagegroup receivedtheirseconddoseofCOVIDvaccinetoday. Cumulatively,3,02,45,100 persons across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 2,37,107 havereceivedtheirseconddosesincethestartof Phase-3ofthevaccinationdrive.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Ministry of Health:
Centre issues SOPs for vaccination of people undertaking international travel for education, employment & India's contingent for Tokyo Olympics. CoWIN certificates to be linked to Passport of such travelers. Mention of vaccine-type as 'Covishield' is sufficient. (ANI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Over 300 stranded Indians take Chinese vaccines abroad; urge Beijing to permit their return
Over 300 Indians, who have managed to take Chinese COVID-19 vaccines to comply with China’s stipulation for travellers from India to be inoculated with its jabs, have urged Beijing to lift travel restrictions and permit them to return to join their jobs and businesses.
On March 15, China made it mandatory for travellers coming from India and 19 other countries to get Chinese COVID-19 vaccines.
"For the purpose of resuming people-to-people exchanges in an orderly manner, starting from 15 March, 2021, the Chinese Embassies and Consulates in India will provide the persons having taken Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine and holding the Certificates of Vaccination," said a notice posted on the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Haryana CM ML Khattar:
I express my gratitude to PM Modi for the decision of free vaccine to States, it will not put an additional burden on the States. Free vaccination for all above 18 will go a long way in defeating a possible third wave of COVID-19.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Olympic-bound athletes, officials to receive second dose of COVID-19 vaccine after four weeks
The gap between two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for Olympic-bound athletes and officials has been set to four weeks by the Ministry of Health, informed Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra on Monday. Batra has communicated the same to national sports federations.
"All NSFs whose Athletes have Qualified for Tokyo Olympics. Letter has been issued by Ministry of Health Government of India, that in the case of Tokyo Bound Athletes and officals, the 2nd dose of vaccination will be done after 4 weeks of 1st dose of Vaccination," Batra said in a statement. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh:
Free vaccines (centralized vaccination drive) for all those above the age of 18, is a great relief for the public. I congratulate the Prime Minister for this public welfare decision.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | AAP MLA Raghav Chadha on free vaccination drive by Centre:
After being pulled up by Supreme Court, Centre took this decision, we welcome it. Our demand was also to run a national immunisation drive, which was overlooked. After constant gruelling by SC, Centre has finally woken up.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan:
I express my gratitude towards the PM for announcing universal vaccination for all to be carried out by the Government of India and also for extending Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till November.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Dr JA Jayalal, President, IMA:
We thank PM Modi for this important announcement of universal vaccination for all to be carried out by the Government of India. IMA is constantly and proactively supporting the vaccination drive initiated by the Prime Minister. (ANI)
PM Modi address live | Narendra Modi in his speech:
Relaxation in Corona curfew shouldn't make people think COVID-19 has ended; We must continue to follow COVID protocols to win this battle.
PM Modi address live | Narendra Modi in his speech:
Those who are creating apprehension about the vaccine, spreading rumours, they are playing a big game with the lives of innocent brothers and sisters. One needs to be careful with such rumours.
PM Modi address live | Narendra Modi announces free ration for 80 crore people till Diwali
"Today the government has decided that the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana will now be extended till Diwali. In this time of pandemic, the government is standing by the poor with every need, as their partner. That is, by November, free food grains will be available in fixed quantity every month to more than 80 crore countrymen," said the PM in his address today.
PM Modi address live | 25% of all vaccines will continued to be given to private hospitals
25 percent of the vaccine being made in the country, private sector hospitals can take it directly, this system will continue. Private hospitals will be able to charge a maximum service charge of Rs 150 for a single dose after the fixed price of the vaccine. The task of monitoring it will remain with the state governments.
PM Modi address live | Centre to provide free vaccines to states for all from June 21
No state government of the country will have to spend anything on the vaccine. Till now crores of people of the country have got free vaccine. Now people of 18 years of age will also join it. Only the Government of India will provide free vaccine to all the countrymen.
PM Modi address live | Narendra Modi in his speech:
Today it has been decided that the Government of India will also bear the responsibility of 25 percent of the work related to vaccination with the states. This arrangement will be implemented in the coming 2 weeks. In these two weeks, the central and state governments together will make necessary preparations according to the new guidelines.
PM Modi address live | Vaccine supply will be increasing in the coming days, says Narendra Modi
Vaccine supply will be increasing in the coming days. Seven companies in the country are producing different vaccines, 3 vaccine trials at advanced stage, said the Prime Minister in his address today.
PM Modi address live |
Three more vaccines in pipeline, says Narendra Modi
PM Modi address live | PM Modi:
Compared to the demand for vaccines all over the world today, the countries producing it and the companies making the vaccine are very small. Imagine that if we did not have a vaccine made in India right now, what would have happened in a huge country like India today?
PM Modi address live
| PM Modi expected to address the nation at 5 pm today.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Maharashtra CM tells ASHA workers to build rural awareness
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Monday urged ASHA workers to create awareness about making villages coronavirus-free and said they had an important role to play to stop a possible third wave that could affect children.
Addressing a webinar of Accredited Social Health Activists along with paediatric task force members, Thackeray said parents must not panic while taking care of children infected with COVID-19.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Decision on allowing public on Mumbai local trains next week, says Mayor
The decision to allow general public to travel on Mumbai's local trains will be taken after a week, depending on the Covid-19 situation in the city, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Monday. Addressing media here, she said that local trains are currently only running for essential services.
"As the unlock process begins today, a few restrictions have been eased. Local trains are running only for essential services for now. Decision on whether to open it up for general public will be taken after a week, depending on Covid situation in the city," Pednekar said. Maharashtra is currently in the process of unlocking after being under several restrictions due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. (ANI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates |PM Modi may caution the nation and appeal to citizens to not lower guard against COVID
PM Modi's address to the nation scheduled at 5 pm on June 7, comes at a time when the country recorded its lowest coronavirus cases in two months with 1 lakh fresh cases. The daily COVID-19 death toll has also come down while the number of active cases in the country has decreased to 14 lakh.
As per several reports, PM Modiis likely to caution the nation and appeal to citizens to continue to follow Covid protocols.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates
| PM Modi likey to talk about govt's vaccination policy in hisaddress todayAccording to reports,the prime minister is likely to stress on the need to get vaccinated and talk about his government's COVID-19 vaccination policy, which has been criticised by various states as well as experts.The government had to pause exports of Covid shots under its "Vaccine Maitri" programme and scrambled to procure more doses to tackle shortage in the country even as it opened vaccinations to all adults from May 1.
The Supreme Court had also recently questioned the Centre over its nationwide vaccination policy.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Union Health Minister chairs 28th GoM, says India's COVID-19 recovery rate improving
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) Dr Harsh Vardhan chaired the 28th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on June 7 and said that India has 14,01,609 active Covid cases. He added that the country's recovery rate is climbing and stood at 93.94 percent now.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates |
Delhi governmnettells Delhi HC it has directed all private hospitals & nursing homes functioning as COVID vaccination centres to ensure that COVAXIN be used to vaccinate only those people (of age group 18-44 yrs) who are eligible for receiving their second dose during June. (ANI).
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | COVID-19 deaths cross 3,000-mark in Odisha, 6,118 new cases recorded
Odisha's COVID-19 toll on Monday surpassed 3,000 with 41 fresh deaths, while 6,118 new cases in the state pushed the tally to 8,19,214, a health department official said. The total number of fatalities rose to 3,035. Of the 6,118 new cases, 3,453 were registered in quarantine centres and the rest detected during contact tracing, the official said.
Cuttack reported the maximum number of new cases at 640, followed by Jajpur at 563, Khurda at 495 and Angul at 416. This is the first time since the second wave of the pandemic struck that Khurda district, of which state capital Bhubaneswar is a part, reported less than 500 daily cases. Odisha currently has 76,750 active cases.
Taking to Twitter, the health department said, "Regret to inform about the demise of forty one Covid patients while under treatment in hospitals." Khurda reported six deaths, followed by Sundergarh at four, and Puri and Ganjam at three each. This apart, 53 other COVID-19 patients in the state have died of comorbidities. As many as 7,39,376 patients, including 7,358 on Sunday, have recovered from the highly infectious disease. The coastal state''s positivity rate stands at 6.69 per cent.
Over 1.22 crore samples have been tested for COVID-19 thus far, including 67,178 on Sunday. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has launched an initiative, under which oxygen concentrators will be delivered at doorsteps in five cities -- Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Cuttack, Rourkela and Sambalpur. "It will give huge respite to people who are looking for oxygen concentrators and strengthen our preparedness against current & future waves of #COVID-19," Patnaik tweeted. He also shared a list of portals, where people can book the concentrators.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | NAM India to provide financial assistance to employees impacted by COVID-19
Nippon Life India Asset Management (NAM India) on Monday said it has launched a ''Family Support Plan'' for its employees to provide financial assistance and alleviate the challenges faced by their families due to the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative is part of the company''s continued commitment towards employee care and the well–being of impacted families, NAM India said in a statement.
In case of an unfortunate event, the company will provide financial assistance to the bereaved family due to any medical reasons (COVID-19 or otherwise) duly covered under the ''Family Support Plan''. The financial assistance will be equal to the two-year annual fixed pay of the employee, subject to a minimum of Rs 20 lakh paid in a lump sum to the spouse or parents and assistance through the investment of this amount in a monthly income plan if required by the family.
The company has also committed to building an initial corpus of Rs 2.50 lakh per child (for up to 2 children under 21 years) towards dependent children''s education in such an unfortunate event for the employee. Also, the company said it will offer job opportunities for the spouse or a child within the organisation as per the person''s skill set and business requirement. If the job opportunity is not possible, then 100 per cent sponsorship for a one-time vocational or skilling workshop or training, including technical training up to a maximum of Rs 3 lakh will be offered.
Further, the existing mediclaim cover for the dependent family will be continued for the next 36 months. The company will bear the insurance premium for such a period. It is also offering one-time relocation and travel sponsorship for the family to move anywhere in the country as per the existing relocation assistance policy of the company. "We want to stand by our employees and their families during these trying times by offering psychological and emotional support and nurturing a positive ecosystem.
“Further, while the COVID-19 outbreak led to the introduction of this Family Support Plan, this Plan will cover all the unfortunate deaths for any medical reasons," Rajesh Derhgawen, CHRO of NAM India, said. NAM India has also started a vaccination drive for its over 1,000 employees and their immediate family members.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | IMA writes to PM Modi, urges him to ensure 'optimum milieu' for medical professionals
In the wake of incidents of assault on doctors by relatives of patients, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention in ensuring 'optimum milieu' for medical professionals so that they can work without fear. Underlining the need for curbing the purposeful spread of misinformation against modern medicine and COVID-19 vaccination by certain people with vested interests, the IMA has appealed to the prime minister to resolve their long pending pleas.
In a letter to Modi, the doctors' body said persons spreading misinformation against the COVID-19 vaccination drive must be booked and punished in accordance with law, including under relevant provisions of the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, the Indian Penal Code and the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
'All such acts of omission and commission on behalf of any person raising doubts in the minds of the common public against the protocol guidance issued by the Ministry of Health for treatment of COVID-19 infected patients – ought to be suitable punished and simultaneously, any attempt of any person to fool the gullible public and promote so-called 'magic remedies' or 'wonder drugs' without the approval of the Ministry of Health, Government of India – ought to be immediately curtailed,' the IMA said in the letter.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Andhra Pradesh govt extends COVID curfew till June 20
The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday further extended the COVID curfew across the state till June 20. The curfew duration, however, has been curtailed by two hours a day and will be in force from 2 PM to 6 AM after June 10. The COVID curfew, first imposed on May 5, was supposed to end on June 10 but, at a high-level review meeting on the pandemic situation, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy decided to extend it for ten more days.
A CMO release said all government offices would function from 8 AM to 2 PM daily till June 20. Coronavirus cases have shown a significant decline in AP in the last two weeks and the daily infection positivity rate fell from a high of 25 per cent in mid-May to about 10 per cent now. Consequently, the rush in hospitals has also reduced and there is a large availability of beds, both general and ICU. Also, demand for oxygen has also fallen drastically from as high as 700 tonnes a day to 400 tonnes now.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Battle against COVID: ISRO develops 3 types of ventilators, to transfer technology
The Indian Space Research Organisation has developed three types of ventilators, and has come forward to transfer the technology to industry for clinical usage as the country battles the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic. A low-cost and portable critical care ventilator, "PRANA" ("Programmable Respiratory Assistance for the Needy Aid") is based on the automated compression of an AMBU (Artificial Manual Breathing unit) bag.
The system has a sophisticated control system that includes airway pressure sensor, flow sensor, oxygen sensor, servo actuator as well as expiration and PEEP (Positive End Expiratory Pressure) control valves, according to an interest exploration note posted on the website of Bengaluru- headquartered space agency. The clinicians can select the ventilation mode and set the required parameters through a touch screen panel and monitor various parameters like pressure, flow, tidal volume and oxygen concentration on the same screen. The ventilator can deliver the required flow of oxygen-air mixture to the patient's lung at a desired rate set by the clinicians.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | COVID lockdown extended for another week in Uttarakhand
The Covid lockdown in Uttarakhand has been extended for another week till June 15 with some relaxations. The period of current lockdown in the state was scheduled to come to an end at 6 am on Tuesday morning. Extended for another week, the curfew would remain in force till 6 am on June 15, Chief Secretary Om Prakash had said in an order on Sunday.
The order authorises district magistrates to give relaxations in rural areas under their jurisdiction based on their assessment of the Covid situation. However, people will be allowed to go to vaccination centres to get vaccine jabs during the lockdown if they have the document to prove their purpose. Only 20 people with negative RT-PCR test reports not older than 72 hours can attend weddings, the order said.
Similarly, not more than 20 people can attend funerals. Shops dealing in essential commodities like milk, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables will open daily from 8 am to 12 pm during the extended curfew. PDS outlets will also open daily from 8 am to 12 pm whereas groceries and stationery shops will open from 8 am to 1 pm on June 9 and 14, the order said.
Liquor shops have also been allowed to open for five hours from 8 am to 1 pm on June 9, 11 and 14. However, bars will remain closed till further orders, it said. All educational and coaching institutes, cinema halls, shopping malls, stadiums, gyms, and restaurants will remain closed during the period. People coming from outside the state will have to register on the Smart City portal and produce a negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours on arrival.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | China administered total of 777.88 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of June 6
China administered about 14.8 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines on June 6, bringing the total number administered to 777.88 million, data from the National Health Authority showed on Monday.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 5 pm
PM Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 5 pm on June 7.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | People above 45 years will be given vaccines at polling booths under 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination campaign: Arvind Kejriwal
Polling booths in Delhi will be turned into vaccination centres and booth-level officers (BLOs) will visit all the households to book slots for people in the 45 plus age group under the ''Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination campaign, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday. There are 57 lakh people in Delhi in the 45 plus age group and of them, 27 lakh have been given the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine while 30 lakh are yet to get the jab, Kejriwal said in an online briefing.
"We have noticed that people in the 45 plus age group are not coming to vaccination centres set up by the Delhi government and vaccines are not being utilised," he said. There are around 280 wards in Delhi. The BLOs will visit households in 72 wards from Tuesday to identify and send eligible persons for vaccination at the polling booths, he said. The chief minister said polling booths are close to the homes of the people so they will not have to travel long distances to get the vaccine. Also, the government has arranged e-rickshaws to ferry people to the vaccination centres.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | We’ll probably need booster shots for COVID-19. But when? And which ones?
As the nation edges closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of a 70% vaccination rate, many people are beginning to wonder how long their protection will last. For now, scientists are asking a lot of questions about COVID-19 booster shots, but they do not yet have many answers. The National Institutes of Health recently announced that it has begun a new clinical trial of people fully vaccinated — with any authorized vaccine — to see whether a booster of the Moderna shot will increase their antibodies and prolong protection against getting infected with the virus.
Although many scientists estimate that the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines authorized in the United States will last at least a year, no one knows for sure. It is also unclear whether emerging variants of the coronavirus will change our vaccination needs. “We’re in uncharted waters here in terms of boosters,” said Dr. Edward Belongia, a physician and public health researcher at the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Honda India Foundation sets up COVID care isolation centres in Haryana, Rajasthan
Honda India Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of all Honda group companies in India, on Monday said it has set up COVID care isolation centres in Haryana and Rajasthan. With a focus on medical support and care for patients, especially in rural areas, the foundation has already started operations at these centres with a capacity of 100 beds at Naurangpur (Haryana) and 50 beds at Tapukara (Rajasthan), respectively, the organisation said in a statement. The two facilities, set up in association with the Haryana and Rajasthan governments, have round the clock supervision by trained doctors and nurses along with other medical arrangements, it added.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Focus on vaccination rather than fighting with Twitter: NCP to Centre
The NCP on Monday said the ruling BJP at the Centre should focus more on vaccinating citizens against COVID-19 rather than fighting with micro-blogging site Twitter over its 'blue tick' verification badge. NCP national spokesperson Nawab Malik made the remarks while talking to reporters here, days after outrage over the removal of the 'blue tick' badge from the personal accounts of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and RSS top functionaries including Mohan Bhagwat by Twitter, only to restore it later.
Twitter said as per rules, the blue badge and verified status could be automatically removed from an account if it is incomplete or inactive for six months. Malik on Monday said while the BJP and the central government are fighting with Twitter over the issue of the 'blue tick', citizens of the country are fighting a battle to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19. 'Whether it is the issue of the 'blue tick' or vaccination, the Centre is being criticised, but it is ignoring the criticism and indulging in arrogance,' the NCP leader claimed.
'The BJP should focus more on vaccinating citizens rather than fighting over the 'blue tick' with Twitter,' he added. To a query, Malik, whose party shares power with the Shiv Sena and Congress in Maharashtra, said if people follow COVID-19 prevention norms, the entire state 'would come out' of the lockdown-like restrictions.
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| We are starting a 'Jahan Vote, Wahan Vaccination' campaign from today. Under this campaign, we will tell people to visit their designated polling stations to get vaccinated. Door-to-door vaccination to be done soon. In 4 weeks, all above 45 years of age to be vaccinated: Delhi CM
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | People above 45 years of age will now be given anti-Covid vaccines at polling booths: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | As of today, we have 14,01,609 active cases in the country, says Harsh Vardhan
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | AIIMS Delhi starts screening of children for Covaxin trials
The screening of children for trial of Covaxin, India's first indigenously developed Covid-19 vaccine, among those aged between 2 and 18 started at the AIIMS on Monday. The trial on children has already started at AIIMS Patna to see if the Bharat Biotech jab is suitable for children.
