New Delhi: The phase three human clinical trial of Covaxin, a candidate for the indigenously developed coronavirus vaccine, began at AIIMS here Thursday with Dr. MV Padma Srivastava, head of the main institute’s Neuroscience Center, and three others. volunteers who received the first dose. ‘Covaxin’ is being developed by Bharat …
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India’s mass transit systems, unreliable even before the coronavirus pandemic, were completely shut down when the country crashed. As a result, the Indians were quick to find an alternative means of transportation, and that often meant used cars. One of the main beneficiaries was Cars24 Services Pvt., An online marketplace …
Read More »Chinese citizen journalist jailed for reporting on coronavirus situation from Wuhan
A Chinese citizen journalist who has been detained since May this year for reporting on the novel. coronavirus Outbreak through social media faces up to five years in prison. The police forcibly took Zhang Zhan away and detained him for criticizing the Wuhan administration for its handling of the virus. …
Read More »Vaccine will not be enough to stop pandemic: WHO chief
GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said on Monday that a vaccine alone would not stop the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic is raging months after it broke out, with infections exceeding 54 million and claiming more than 1.3 million lives. “A vaccine will complement the other tools we …
Read More »The Pfizer vaccine has an ‘extraordinarily high degree of efficacy’: Fauci
The success of Pfizer Inc.’s Covid-19 vaccine trial may help persuade more people to get vaccinated amid a surge in new coronavirus cases, according to Anthony Fauci, America’s leading infectious disease physician. The Pfizer vaccine, developed in collaboration with BioNTech SE of Germany, has “an extraordinarily high degree of efficacy: …
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With the festival of lights, Diwali, just around the corner, millennials look forward to dressing up in their best outfit on the auspicious occasion. However, amid the coronavirus pandemic, social gatherings and family gatherings would be less, but people still participate in the festivities, and adjust to the new normal, …
Read More »Scientists Discover ‘Hidden’ Gene in COVID-19, Which May Contribute to Unique Biology: Report
The scientists found a new “hidden” gene in the new coronavirus that may contribute to its unique biology. New York: Researchers have discovered a new “hidden” gene in the novel coronavirus that may contribute to its unique biology and pandemic potential, a breakthrough that may lead to the development of …
Read More »Covishield Could Be Realistic Pandemic Solution: IBS Ends Phase 3 Trial Enrollment
The world’s largest vaccine maker, Serum Institute of India (SII), which is working in collaboration with the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) to find a vaccine for Covid-19, announced Wednesday that it has completed registration of the Phase 3 clinical trials for your Covishield candidate. IBS and ICMR are …
Read More »Modi’s $ 5 trillion financial dream may have to wait a long time; why India’s GDP growth now depends on banks
The new investments needed for the economy to reach the $ 5 trillion goal would amount to nearly Rs 500 million over the 7-year period from 2021 to 2027. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of turning India into a $ 5 trillion economy will now take a few more years. …
Read More »Delhi Airport Will Soon Begin Covid-19 Testing For International Departures – Travel
International passengers taking their flights from Delhi airport will soon be able to get tested for Covid-19 just before their departure, the Genestrings Diagnostic Center, which operates the testing laboratory at the airport, said on Saturday. The Covid-19 testing facility, which began operating on September 12 at Delhi Airport, is …
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