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The controversy, however, is more about the drug regulators emergency approval to the second coronavirus vaccine, the indigenously produced Covaxin, before critical efficacy data of the third phase of clinical trials are out.

Covaxin jabs possibly part of Bharat Biotech-'s Phase 3 trial

When Covaxin-'s -'emergency use-' was approved by the government, it was done under the -'clinical trial mode-'

17 Jan 2021 4:36 AM IST

The State government is administering the Covishield vaccine as it received 4.77 lakh doses and though 20,000 doses of Covaxin have also been received, the government wanted to start the programme with Covishield until it receives further doses of Covaxin. (DC Photo: Narayana Rao)

Female sanitation worker gets first Covid shot in Andhra Pradesh

A female sanitation worker, B Pushpa Kumari, was the first get the dose of the Covid-19 vaccine

17 Jan 2021 4:26 AM IST

For good measure, he quoted from Desamunu Preminchumanna, the famous Telugu playwright Gurujada Appa Raos extremely popular poem, to drive home the message of the importance of putting the interests of others ahead of ones own. (Photo:AFP)

Modi cites poet Gurajada to deny politicians early shot

This message was clearly heard very loudly by everyone, particularly in Telangana

17 Jan 2021 4:23 AM IST

Second runway at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru became operational on Friday (Photo: DC)

Kurnool airport gets DGCA nod for operations

The Orvakal airport is spread over 970 acres and is at a distance of 20 km from Kurnool

17 Jan 2021 4:21 AM IST

Sanitation worker S. Krishnamma becomes the first person to get the vaccine in Telangana state, in the presence of Union minister of state G. Kishan Reddy, health minister Etala Rajendar and Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar at Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad, on Saturday. (DC Photo: S Surender Reddy)

First volunteer took jab to set example

Was apprehensive of taking vaccine at first but was convinced by doctors, says Krishnamma

17 Jan 2021 12:49 AM IST

District officials said most of the persons who developed minor AEFI post vaccination complained about dizziness and headache. Representational Image/PTI

1 -'severe-', 51 -'minor-' cases of adverse events reported among...

Administration of coronavirus vaccine started in Delhi at 81 centres across the city on Saturday

17 Jan 2021 12:16 AM IST

A health worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a person at a Hospital in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. India started inoculating health workers Saturday in what is likely the worlds largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of wealthier nations where the effort is already well underway. (AP)

India gets the shot

According to initial reposts, over 1.91 lakh people were inoculated with Covaxin and Covishield vaccines at 3,351...

16 Jan 2021 11:49 PM IST

A health worker checks the boxes of Covishield vaccine at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri on January 14, 2021. (AFP)

TMC MLAs, leaders get COVID vaccine on day 1, spark row

Many healthcare workers alleged that they could not get the jab though they were asked to come for it

16 Jan 2021 10:36 PM IST

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy watch the vaccination system at the New Government General hospital premises in Vijayawada on Saturday. (DC Image)

CM launches Covid-19 vaccination in AP

The State health authorities have set up 332 session sites to administer vaccine to nearly 3.87 healthcare workers in...

16 Jan 2021 1:57 PM IST

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Health Minister Etala Rajendar, and Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, speak with the media after the launch of the vaccination programme at Gandhi Hospital. (DC Image)

Covid-19 vaccination drive takes off in Telangana

S Krishnamma, a safari karmachari at Gandhi Hospital, become the first person to receive the vaccine

16 Jan 2021 1:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launches pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive, in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (PTI)

PM Modi launches India-'s vaccination drive against COVID-19

India getting two vaccines in such a short time is a testimony to the talent and skills of the nation-'s scientists-',...

16 Jan 2021 11:47 AM IST

The controversy, however, is more about the drug regulators emergency approval to the second coronavirus vaccine, the indigenously produced Covaxin, before critical efficacy data of the third phase of clinical trials are out.

1 week tab on Covaxin recipients

Anyone receiving Covaxin, as per government of India guidelines, will also have to sign a consent form saying they are...

16 Jan 2021 1:55 AM IST