Amarinder Singh to get first Covid-19 vaccine shot in Punjab

Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh will be administered the first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine in the state, once it is cleared by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). He made the announcement at the virtual cabinet meeting to discuss the Covid situation and preparedness for the vaccine rollout.

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China and Russia’s end-stage vaccines

As Britain becomes the first Western country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine for general use, here is a look at what leading non-Western nations are doing in the race to get a vaccine approved. China has four coronavirus vaccines in phase 3 trials — typically the last step before regulatory approval — but has not released much of its data.

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One a booster dose is given, the vaccine will give a good amount of anti-body production & will start giving protection. This will last for many months giving protection for a significant time when numbers will be less. We need to see type of immunity vaccine gives: Dr Randeep

In beginning, vaccine won’t be available in sufficient doses to give to everyone. We need a priority list to see that we vaccinate those who’ve high chances of dying due to Covid. Elderly, people with comorbidities & front line workers should be vaccinated 1st: Dr Randeep Guleria

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