Molnupiravir has been given emergency use authorisation by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for treatment of adult COVID-19 patients who have a high risk of progression of the disease, including hospitalisation. 📰 Lupin Launches Antiviral Medication Molnupiravir Under Brand Molnulup for COVID-19 Treatment in Adults.
The public will not be allowed at the Attari-Wagha JCP, around 30 km from here, till further orders, a Border Security Force (BSF) official told IANS. Last year also, the BSF had suspended the retreat ceremony owing to the pandemic. Public Entry at Attari-Wagah Border Flag Lowering Retreat Ceremony Suspended Amid COVID-19 Surge.
The States were requested to ensure separate queues for the 15-18 age group and separate vaccination teams. States were advised to form two separate vaccination teams at the same CVC, one for 15-18 age groups and the other for all adults to avoid confusion in the administration of the right vaccines. COVID-19 Vaccination of Children Aged 15-18 Years to Begin from Today.
On December 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the vaccination for the 15-18 age group will begin from January 3. The vaccination process of third precautionary dose of vaccine for health workers, frontline workers and vulnerable senior citizens will begin from January 10. 📰 COVID-19 Vaccination for Teenagers: Over 16 Lakh Vaccinated on Day 1 of Children Aged 15-18 Years So Far.
The broadcaster added that the number of hospitalizations has risen dramatically, almost tripling in some states and causing the congestion of healthcare facilities. US Healthcare System Overloaded with Almost 80% ICU Beds Occupied Amid Omicron Spread: Reports.