Coronavirus live | Centre extends scheme for children orphaned by COVID-19

The partnership between India and the US in the healthcare sector is critical to vaccinating the world against the coronavirus, India’s Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu said.

Observing that vaccinating the world must be the priority strategy against the COVID-19 pandemic, Sandhu on Tuesday said the world’s map of vaccinations presents a story of disparities with the under-developed countries, including those in Africa, lagging at 10% or below.

Mr. Sandhu was speaking at a virtual roundtable on “Vaccine for All” during which eminent participants including Bill Gates discussed how safe, affordable and reliable vaccines can be delivered to all. - PTI

South Korea has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use with children aged 5-11, the country's food and drug ministry said on Wednesday.

Children should get one-third of the regular dose, twice with a three week interval, the ministry said in a statement. Children with significantly declined immunity can get a booster four weeks later. - Reuters.

The Ministry of Women and Child Development said on Tuesday that the PM CARES scheme for children orphaned due to COVID-19 pandemic has been extended till February 28, 2022.

The scheme was earlier valid till December 31, 2021.