Explorer

Covid: Serum Institute To Provide 2 Crore Covishield Doses To Govt Free Of Cost, Says Report

SII has given the government more than 170 million doses of Covishield for the national immunisation program.

New Delhi: The Serum Institute of India (SII) has provided the central government with two crore free doses of the Covishield vaccine in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases in some countries, said official sources, reported news agency PTI. An official source claims that the Serum Institute's Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Prakash Kumar Singh, wrote to the Health Ministry to offer the doses worth Rs 410 crore for free.

It has been learned that Singh has inquired about the ministry's delivery procedures.

SII has given the government more than 170 million doses of Covishield for the national immunisation program.

In the midst of a spike in Coronavirus cases in certain nations, including China and South Korea, the government has sounded a caution and asked states and Union territories to plan for any possibility.

India has increased its surveillance of Covid-positive samples and genome sequencing.

Officials from the government have pleaded with those who are due for it to take it, as only 27% of eligible adults have done so.

Also Read: Do You Need A Fourth Shot Of Covid Vaccine? Here Is What Experts Say As Cases Rise

India may experience a Covid surge in January, according to official sources on Wednesday, so the next 40 days will be crucial.

According to sources from the Health Ministry, there will be very few deaths and hospitalisations even if there is a wave.

On Saturday, the government made random coronavirus testing a requirement for 2% of international flight passengers.

Meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya were held to assess the country's readiness for a new surge in cases.

On Tuesday, health facilities across India held mock drills to assess their operational readiness to deal with an increase in COVID-19 infections.

Also Read: US Mulls Stricter Covid-19 Restrictions For Travelers From China: Report

Check out below Health Tools-
Calculate Your Body Mass Index ( BMI )

Calculate The Age Through Age Calculator

View More
Advertisement
IOI
Don't Miss Out
39
Hours
24
Minutes
19
Seconds
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Who Will Be Delhi's Next Chief Minister? Meet The 4 Frontrunners As BJP To Announce CM Shortly
Who Will Be Delhi's Next Chief Minister? Meet The 4 Frontrunners As BJP To Announce CM Shortly
What Did PM Modi Say When Trump Proposed Reciprocal Tariffs Against India? Hear It From The US President
What Did PM Modi Say When US President Trump Proposed Reciprocal Tariffs Against India?
UP CM Adityanath Rejects Ganga Faecal Bacteria Report: 'Sangam Water Fit For Taking Dip'
UP CM Adityanath Rejects Ganga Faecal Bacteria Report: 'Sangam Water Fit For Taking Dip'
Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor’s Surprise Meeting Signals Truce In Kerala Congress
Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor’s Surprise Meeting Signals Truce In Kerala Congress
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Breaking News: Delhi CM Race Intensifies as BJP Preps for Oath-Taking with Tight Security | ABP NEWSDelhi CM Race: BJP May Pick Purvanchali Leader, Final Decision in Today’s MeetingDelhi CM Race: Preference for RSS-Backed Leader, Ashish Sood Leading ContenderBreaking News: BJP to Honor Delhi's Slum Leaders at Oath-Taking Ceremony After Historic Win | ABP NEWS

Photo Gallery

Embed widget

We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content. By clicking "Allow All Cookies", you agree to our use of cookies.