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Today I got my first COVID-19 vaccination dose. I am extremely grateful and privileged to be able to live in a part of the world where I can already get vaccinated. The vaccine distribution around the world is extremely unequal. 1/2
According to New York Times; “84 percent of shots that have gone into arms worldwide have been administered in high- and upper-middle-income countries. Only 0.3 percent of doses have been administered in low-income countries.” 2/3
No one is safe until everyone is safe. But when you get offered a vaccine, don’t hesitate. It saves lives. #VaccineEquity #VaccineForAll
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#BombayHC bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Girish Kulkarni to hear petition filed by adv @DhrutiMKapadia seeking door-to-door vaccination for elderly and bedridden citizens in the state. @CMOMaharashtra was asked to submit guidelines today.
@DhrutiMKapadia appearing in person.
Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni for the state.
Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh for Union govt.

Kapadia: Policy is given to me last night. It isn't useful. It looks like the Union's "Near the Home" policy.

#BombayHC
Kapadia: When all states can smoothly conduct this drive why are we struggling in #Maharashtra ?

#ThirdWave of #Covid is yet to arrive yet they are not coming up with a proper policy.

Reads out from the state's policy - It says "May be implemented."

#VaccineForAll #BombayHC
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1/ A little thread on the new evidence emerging on how and why the 75:25 ratio of allocation of vaccine doses across the union government and private hospitals may actually be slowing down overall vaccination rates in India. #VaccineForAll
2/ Given the high prices for vaccines in private hospitals, the allocation of 25 per cent of doses to private hospitals is essentially a reservation for the rich. It weakens the goal of equality and allows for discrimination to persist in the vaccine policy.
3/ In addition, GoI has now admitted that vaccination rates are slowed down due to the 25 per cent allocation.

An official press release, dated 14 July 2021, admits to four problems with Private Covid Vaccination Centres (PCVC), which includes private hospitals.
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The #BombayHighCourt bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Girish Kulkarni is hearing a PIL on vaccination for homeless and mentally challenged people
Adv Sarosh Bharucha for petitioner: State has filed two short affidavits. They aren't taking care of the contentions and prayers made by us in our PIL.
J Kulkarni (after perusing the affidavit): The affidavit is extremely unsatisfactory. How can homeless people be expected to register online?

AGP Geeta Shastri: The homeless will have to come to the center and register
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India administered over 8 million #COVID19 vaccine doses yesterday,the 1st day of central gvmnt taking over vaccination from states.
It was the highest in a day yet.
Vaccination drive in India under PM Narendra Modi has been unprecedented.
Funfact Thread 1/
#ModiHaiTohMumkinHai
India administered almost entire Switzerland yesterday with vaccine dose
On average India administers around 5 million vaccine dose every day which is equal to entire population of NZ,who has administered only 10%of its population yet with 1st dose.
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#vaccinated
#VaccineForAll
49million+ Indians r fully vaccinated with 2 dose, which is double than the entire population of Australia,while Aus has only vaccinated 3% of population yet.
280 Million single dose vaccines administered in India,while Aus has only 6million.
Reason?Not able to secure stock
3/
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A made-in-India COVID vaccine, developed by Hyderabad-based firm Biological E could be 90% effective against COVID-19, an expert from a government advisory panel said. Dr. NK Arora said the vaccine is in phase three trials and could be available by October
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Dr. Arora also added, "Bio E will be out likely in October with an efficacy matching Novavax's. In other words, 90 percent. They are moving to stage three trials soon (sic)," He also chairs the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI). #covidupdates Image
Biological E's vaccine, branded Corbevax, contains spike protein part of novel coronavirus. When the spike protein is injected, the body generates an immune response against it, thus helping the recipient fight off illness if they are exposed to the infection #COVIDVaccination Image
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#VaccineForAll
Government allows walk-in Vaccination for 18-44 age group.
We thank @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA and @AyushmanNHA for listening to the the grievances raised by @SFLCin regarding #COVIDVaccination.
#DigitalDefenders #VaccinationDrive #Covid_19 #CowinPortal #Corona
Beneficiaries aged 18 years and above can now schedule appointments online or walk-in to Government vaccination centres for Vaccination.
#CowinPortal
. @SFLCin had written letters to @PMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @AyushmanNHA highlighting the urgent need to open up walk-in registrations for 18-44 age group.
sflc.in/sflcin-writes-…
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Not just that the technology is a barrier, this is the first time that India uses anything as a mandatory requirement for getting vaccinated. #CowinApp
Nothing can be a prerequisite for getting vaccinated or getting tested. #VaccineForAll
"It is easier to get married in India than to get vaccinated"

- @Dr_Aqsa_Shaikh , MBBS, MD Community Medicine is an Associate Professor of Community Medicine at Hamdard Institute of Medical Science and Research, Jamia Hamdard, Delhi.

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First 10 days 20 idlis were available for 10 people everyday (60+ category). Because of hesitancy only 2 people ate and16 were wasted. Next 10 days 50 idlis for 25 people per day (45+ category). Again 15 people ate & 20 idlis were wasted. 1/n
Opposition parties wanted it to open for all and centre agreed. As per current available capacity 200 idlis can be prepared per day for 100 people. Now, 18+ & all those who were hesitant have lined up and questioning govt. Current requirement is 500 per day. 2/n
Further, as per agreement,some idlis are to be given free to grocery supplier for distribution amongst poor. Instead of educating & saving the public, opposition parties behaved irresponsibly. They created doubt & fear about idlis saying that there is poison in idli. 3/n
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#VaccinationForAll
The @MoHFW_INDIA has allowed on-site registration for the 18-44 age group. This is limited to Government #COVIDVaccination centers (CVCs) at the present moment.
pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet…
#cowinregistration #VaccinationDrive #COVID19 #IndiaFightsCOVID19 Image
But this is a mere eyewash because-
1.This has been left to the discretion of the respective state/ UT governments
2.This shall be implemented only if vaccine has been left unutilised from online registrations and that too at Government CVCs.
#VaccineFor18Plus #VaccineForAll
While this has been stated in a press release, the #CoWIN website’s FAQs still state that online registration is mandatory for 18-44 age group.
#cowinregistration #GetVaccinated #COVID19India Image
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The matter challenging the Liberalised Vaccination Policy by the GoI by Dr. K.P Aravindam & Dr. Praveen G Pai is listed for hearing in the #KeralaHC today.
sflc.in/sflcin-assists…

#VaccinationForAll #COVIDEmergency #vaccine
In the last hearing, The @NITIAayog's statement that @BharatBiotech & @ICMRDELHI are willing to share technology with manufacturers who can produce the vaccine was brought on record. Watch this space for live updates.
#litigation #VaccineForAll #intellectualproperty
The Court noted that the @IndianExpress had reported on Saturday, that the RBI has given Rs. 99000 crore to Central Government. The Court inquired why a part of this amount cannot be used to vaccinate people.

indianexpress.com/article/busine…
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Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines are here, priced at Rs. 995 per dose (Rs. 948 basic cost and a 5% GST) in India, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories announced today. The vaccine is likely to be available in the market from next week. #VaccineForAll #SputnikV
newsbytesapp.com/news/india/spu…
According to Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, the vaccine’s price is expected to reduce once its local production commences. Meanwhile, Dr. Reddy’s is working closely with six manufacturing partners in India to ensure a "smooth and timely supply." #vaccine #india
The first consignment of imported doses of Sputnik V had landed in India on May 1 and received clearance from the Central Drugs Laboratory in Kasauli on May 13. "Further consignments of imported doses are expected over the upcoming months," Dr. Reddy's said today. #Sputnikvaccine
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COVAXIN, developed by the Hyderabad-based firm Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the National Institute of Virology and the ICMR, is India's first approved indigenous COVID-19 vaccine. At least 55 crore doses of COVAXIN would be available by December.
newsbytesapp.com/news/india/cov…
Covishield is the Indian brand name of the vaccine developed by the University of Oxford in partnership with the British-Swedish company AstraZeneca. It is being locally produced by the Serum Institute of India. 75 crore doses of Covishield will be available by the year-end.
Sputnik V, the latest vaccine to be approved by the Indian government, has been developed by the Gamaleya Research Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology of the Russian Ministry of Health. The government plans to roll out 15.6 crore doses of the vaccine by December. #vaccine
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Approx 18 Crore vaccinated in India. 3rd highest after USA (26 crore) & China's claimed numbers: Dr VK Paul. India's vaccination pace fastest claims Dr Paul. Requests pls ``take pride'' in this achievement & laud the doctors & nurses who achieved it. Calls it national achievement
Centre continues to procure for states for 45+. Dr Paul says even this narrative important. 45+ (single doze): one third of 34 crore have got it. Process started 4 months ago & made in India vaccine achieved it. 88% deaths were in this category. 50% got 2nd dose. Work in progress
35.6 crore dozes procured
6 crore under PM cares.
GAVI: 1 crore used.
PHASE II: 12 crore
10 crore Covishield
2 crore: Covaxin
PHASE III: 16 crore doze
11: Covishield
5 crore: Covaxin (in process)
16 crore more dozes (States & Pvt Hosp) in pipeline.
Total by July: 51.6 crore dozes
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In a bid to encourage vaccination, the state of Ohio has announced a million-dollar lottery program for its vaccinated residents. The weekly lucky draw will reportedly begin on May 26. #OhioState #USA #COVID19 #vaccination #VaccineForAll #Coronavirus
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According to Ohio Governor DeWine, $1 million cash prize will be given to 5 lucky state residents who have received at least one vaccine shot. Ohio residents aged 12-17 also stand a chance to win full, 4-year scholarships to state public universities if they receive their jabs. Image
Moreover, many American states are incentivizing their residents to get vaccine jabs. Earlier, the state of West Virginia had announced a $100 savings bond for those getting vaccinated. Meanwhile, New Jersey is offering free beers to residents for taking the shot. #NewJersey Image
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BJP President Mr. @JPNadda has written a scathing letter to Congress Chief #SoniaGandhi today, apprising her of the 'conduct of the Congress Party during these challenging times.'

Let's take a look at all the instances cited in the letter one by one.

#IndiaFightsCovid

(1/n)
How Congress leaders, including Congress Chief Minister, ridiculed Indian-made-vaccine and created doubts in the minds of people, spurring #VaccineHesitancy

1. Fear mongering on vaccines, #COVAXIN, by #Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo

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This continued through Feb'2021 too, when TS Deo Singh creating doubts over #Covaxin

2. Congress govt in #Punjab also refused to use COVAXIN & did not change their stance even when efficacy data came out! Here's Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu's remarks:

3/n
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So finally I have an answer to what has happened to Novavax production in India, thanks to the difficulty getting raw materials out of the US. The news was worse than I expected.

There is says, Stan Erck of that firm, a "global raw material supply difficulty".
Novavax lines in India and the UK have been affected by shortages of items needed from the US.

Start with the UK which has been manufacturing this vaccine for a while (not yet approved).

Novavax is struggling with 3 key things: biobags, media, and filters. @halhod
Novavax is doing its best to operate its lines at "full cadence". But when they have missing items the lines have to shut down.

For the UK they are "weeks" behind where they would have been had they had all the raw materials needed.

(FYI @RoryStewartUK)
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🚨 EVERYONE MUST SEE! 🚨 Why is the 💉 area magnetic?? Nanotech? Chip? Check out screenshots below. 1/2 #VaccineForAll #Covid_19 #vaccinated #hardpass
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Anyone else notice that neither the Cowin portal nor the Aarogya Setu app store displaying the 30 day trend in vaccinations across India?

Wonder what they don't want us to see.. 🤔
Thankfully there are other transparent sources for data 👇
India is still lagging behind on vaccinations and now there aren't enough doses in the supply chain..

Terrible state of affairs.

#VaccinateEveryIndian #VaccineForAll
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The Vaccine Politics

There is an ongoing clash between US & Europe over vaccines. Some of the news about vaccine efficacy or safety which we read is more about the Vaccine War than any real problem.
#vaccine
Indian vaccine manufacturing surge has displeased both west and the International Pharma lobby and even China. All are out with knives and then we have no shortage of volunteers who will happily stab India in the back.
Russian vaccine Sputnik was dismissed mockingly by West almost like “What do Russians know about science".

Indian vaccines sent abroad is harming business interests of Pfizer and Moderna. Many "Big people" have invested a lot in pharma companies.
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The Vaccine Politics
There is an ongoing clash between US & Europe over vaccines. Some of the news about vaccine efficacy or safety which we read is more about the Vaccine War than any real problem.

Indian vaccine manufacturing surge has displeased both west and the International Pharma lobby
and even China. All are out with knives and then we have no shortage of volunteers who will happily stab India in the back.

Russian vaccine Sputnik was dismissed mockingly by West almost like “What do Russians know about science".
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Govt says procurement, eligibility, administration of vaccines being made flexible in Phase 3 of world's largest vaccination drive

(PTI)
Vaccine manufacturers incentivised to further scale up production, attract new national and international players: Govt

#VaccinationDrive

(PTI)
Vaccine manufacturers empowered to release up to 50pc of their supply to state govts and in open market at pre-declared price: Government

(PTI)

#VaccinationDrive
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