India took COVID challenge with highest political commitment: Harsh Vardhan at World Health Assembly
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India took COVID challenge with highest political commitment: Harsh Vardhan at World Health Assembly
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan while addressing 73rd World Health Assembly via video conference on May 18 said that PM Modi personally monitored situation and ensured a pre-emptive, proactive and graded response, leaving no stones unturned to contain the deadly virus from spreading.
"India took all necessary steps well in time," he added.
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Annual Flower Show-2021 began in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. It is organised with a theme based on COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination drive. The flower show attracted large numbers of nature lovers in the city. The 2-day flower show promises to be a visual treat for visitors. Annual Flower Show is taking place at Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens in Bhubaneswar. This show was organised by Regional Plant Resource Centre in collaboration with Plant Lovers Association.
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From Indiaās vaccination drive to fire at Serum Institute, here are the top updates on the pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to get vaccinated in the second phase of the inoculation drive, as per reports. Reportedly, chief ministers above 50 will also get vaccine doses. Meanwhile, five people were killed in fire at Puneās Serum Institute of India. PM Modi expressed anguish over the loss of life. The fire was reported from an under-construction building at SIIās facility. Also, health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that some people are spreading misinformation about vaccines. Calling it unfortunate, Harsh Vardhan said it has developed vaccine hesitancy. Watch the full video for more updates on the pandemic.
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Union Health minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan reiterated the two vaccines which have been granted approval for use in India are safe and effective. He added that some people are playing politics over the issue resulting in vaccine hesitancy among a section of the people. Harsh Vardhan said that the vaccines will be the last nail in the coffin of Covid. He also said that mild fever, pain and swelling are common after vaccination and added that very few people have shown these side-effects too. Questions have been raised about the safety of Covaxin which has not yet published any data from phase three clinical trials. Additionally, the government has also said that people will not get to choose a vaccine in the first phase. Watch the full video for all the details.
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Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that adverse events by COVID-19 vaccine are common and vaccination will be the last nail in coffin of COVID-19. "The message is clear that vaccine is completely safe and effective. The adverse events or side effects surfacing are common and it can be seen after any vaccination," said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan."The vaccination will be the last nail in the coffin of COVID-19. It is unfortunate that some people are spreading misinformation about the vaccination for political reasons. This has developed vaccine hesitancy in a small group of people," he added.
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