India is committed to supplying COVID-19 vaccines to other countries and such supplies are likely to start by the end of this year, as the abundant production will not only meet the domestic needs, but also generate surplus for exports. will, a top government official said on Monday. .
However, the official said the supply of vaccines to other countries would have to be balanced against the country’s vaccination programme.
India reported 14,306 new COVID-19 cases, taking the virus tally to 3,41,89,774, while active cases came down to 1,67,695, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday.
According to the data updated at 8 am, the death toll rose to 4,54,712 with 443 deaths reported daily.
The daily increase in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 31 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 120 consecutive days.
Here are the latest developments:
The European Union
EU drug regulator approves booster dose of Moderna’s COVID shot
The European Medicines Agency said on Monday that a booster dose of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine “may be considered” in people 18 years of age and older.
In a statement, the European Union’s drug regulator said its analysis showed that the third dose of Moderna’s vaccine – which is usually given in a two-dose schedule – at least six months after the second dose, showed no antibodies. level increased. adults whose levels were declining. A booster dose is usually half the dose given to adults.
The EMA said currently available data suggest that the incidence of side effects seen after a second dose of Moderna’s vaccine is known to cause temporary heart and chest swelling in a small number of people. – AP
Andra Pradesh
Survey to identify people yet to get a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Andhra Pradesh
Principal Secretary (Health, Medical and Family Welfare) Anil Kumar Singhal has said that a door-to-door survey was conducted across the state to determine the number of eligible people who have received at least one dose of vaccine against COVID-19. Will go Infection.
Mr Singhal told the media here on Monday that as per the estimates made by the government last year, 3.47 crore persons (18+) were eligible for vaccination and 91.4% of them received at least one dose, while 53.2% had completed Received vaccination. Vaccinated.
The central government later revised the eligible population to 3.95 crore according to the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
America
US issues vaccine-based entry rules for air travel
Most adults who are not US citizens or permanent residents and Want to fly to the country on or after November 8th According to a new presidential proclamation signed by US President Joe Biden on Monday. The rules, which also include pre-travel testing specifications, are expected for weeks and will be in line with individual, country-specific regulations. For certain jurisdictions and countries, including India, Brazil, Ireland, the Schengen Area, South Africa and the UK, Where entry into the US has been an exception to the ruleThis would mean significant easing of restrictions.
Delhi
COVID SOP should be strictly followed during festivals: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Centre, the city government, police and various officials here to follow the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), guidelines and protocols to control the crowd in the market this festive season. .
A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh made the remarks while hearing a PIL initiated by the High Court on violation of COVID-19 protocols in various markets of the capital.
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