INDIA
Bharat Biotech scales up manufacturing of Covaxin
The Hyderabad-based company stated that capacity expansion has been implemented across multiple facilities here and in Bengaluru, to reach 700 million doses a year, one of the largest production capacities for inactivated viral vaccines worldwide. Inactivated vaccines, while highly safe, are extremely complex and expensive to manufacture, resulting in lower yields when compared to live virus vaccines.
No lockdown, trains will continue to run: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
Goyal said this after a huge number of people turned up at various railway stations and bus stands in the last few days to rush home after night curfew and localised lockdowns were announced in some parts of the country. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal was addressing a virtual press conference after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi tests Covid positive
He shared this information on social media and asked people to follow Covid guidelines. He tweeted, "After experiencing mild symptoms, I've just tested positive for COVID. All those who've been in contact with me recently, please follow all safety protocols and stay safe".
Arvind Kejriwal's wife tests positive for Covid
As per the official statement from the Chief Minister's Office, Sunita Kejriwal has isolated herself at home. Kejriwal too has quarantined himself.
Shocking when country is crying, PM and HM are laughing in campaigns: Priyanka Gandhi
Speaking to IANS she said that this is not the time for the Prime Minister to campaign but to wipe the tears of the people's eyes and protect the citizens from the deadly virus. She said her party is working with compassion and is trying to help out the needy but she questions the Prime Minister --Is it time to laugh in political rallies?
1,000-bed Covid facility to come up in BHU stadium
The decision for this was taken in view of the increasing number of Covid patients in the holy city at a meeting chaired by MLC A.K. Sharma on Monday. The officials said that work will be done under the direction of the DRDO round-the-clock to erect giant German hangers at the BHU sports ground within 14 days.
Remdesivir arranged by BJP was for govt, confirms Maharashtra Minister
"I was aware of it. The BJP leaders had met me at my house along with the manufacturers' representatives. They offered to help us procure the Remdesivir stocks for the state government and I agreed to it," Dr. Shingane told a local private TV channel.
Delhi Lockdown: Migrants queue up at bus stands to rush home
Hundreds of people including children, women and elderly queued up at Rajiv Chowk, Sector-12, Sector-34, Khandsa and Sector-37 bus stations on Tuesday with their belongings to head home leaving their jobs and employment back in the city.
Put money into migrants accounts as they are returning: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tweeted, "Migrants are again moving back, so this is the responsibility of the union government to transfer money to their accounts. Will the government, which is blaming the public for the spread of the Covid, take such a public welfare work."
Manmohan Singh's condition stable: Health Minister
Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi also wished him a speedy recovery. She said, "I am deeply concerned to learn that Dr. Manmohan Singh is unwell & has been hospitalised. On behalf of all of us in the Congress Party I send my good wishes to him for a speedy & complete recovery."
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