India’s homegrown vaccine developer Bharat Biotech has warned people with weaker immunity and other medical conditions that include allergies, fever, or a bleeding disorder to consult a doctor before getting the shot — and if possible avoid the vaccine.
The vaccine by Bharat Biotech ran into controversy after the Indian government allowed its use without concrete data that showed it was effective in preventing illness from COVID-19. Tens of thousands of people have been given the shot in the past three days after
The company Tuesday said those receiving jabs should disclose their medical conditions, medicines they are taking and any history of allergies. It said symptoms of a severe allergic reaction in vaccine recipients may include difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face and throat, rapid heartbeat, body rashes, dizziness and weakness.
Most hospitals in
Hospitals in
India’s health ministry on Monday said that 381,305 people have been vaccinated in the country.
THE VIRUS OUTBREAK:
— Continuing high numbers of new infections are making the virus genetically diverse, and each mutation threatens to undo progress
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— Hospital chaplains are on the front lines, helping patients unable to see families and putting themselves at risk
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:
The prime minister’s office noted a “recent unprecedented rise in cases, deaths and transmission rates.” It said all movements other than for essential services will require a permit from police, and public transport and travel between the capital and other provinces are prohibited.
Schools, places of worship and stores are closed, and restaurants can only provide takeout. Tourism activities, however, can continue. Only 15 people can attend funerals.
An overnight curfew remains in effect in the rest of the East African country.
The country reported a total of 118 newly confirmed cases Tuesday — most of them in
A fourth northern province,
Authorities have called on citizens not to travel, ordered schools closed a week early and conducted testing on a massive scale.
COVID-19 Response Minister
There is currently no community spread of the virus in
The message from
Psaki then tweeted: “On the advice of our medical team, the Administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 1/26.”
She added, “In fact, we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel in order to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”
Trump imposed the travel restrictions early in the pandemic to slow the spread of the coronavirus to the
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