Meanwhile, the US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation of a serious illness into the AstraZeneca Plc Covid-19 vaccine study and will analyze data from previous trials of similar vaccines developed by the same scientists, three sources familiar with the details told Reuters. The large late-stage American trial …
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In the ongoing race for an effective Covid-19 vaccine, several pharmaceutical companies are exploring out of the ordinary places. Johnson & Johnson is testing a single-shot vaccine, while traditional vaccine candidates require two injections. Bharat Biotech has announced the manufacture of an intranasal vaccine, which will differentiate it from intramuscular …
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Johnson & Johnson started a 60,000-person trial of an experimental single-shot COVID-19 vaccine that, if proven effective, could simplify the delivery of millions of doses compared to major rivals that require two doses. The company expects the results of the phase III trial by the end of the year or …
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A health worker takes a woman’s temperature in Gujarat. (Reuters) Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Concerned about the growing number of coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government decided on Saturday night to impose Section 144 of the CrPC in 11 districts of the state. News18.com Last update: September 20, 2020 9:51 AM M. …
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“Covid-19 has brought to light the weaknesses and strengths of European society. It has bluntly revealed the reality of our health systems.” Kluge also said that the pandemic had disrupted services for noncommunicable diseases, including monitoring for diabetes, hypertension and cancer screening in 68 percent of member states. The 53 …
Read More »Coronavirus LIVE Updates: WHO Issues Death Warning in Europe as Cases Reach a New Level; Canada is concerned about spike in infections
Millions back to school The latest increase has caused alarm across Europe and has reignited the debate on how best to combat rising infections. England has limited social gatherings to no more than six people since Monday. On the other hand, millions of schoolchildren in other affected countries have returned …
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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The Delhi government has allowed gyms and yoga centers in the national capital to reopen after being closed for more than five months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In an order issued late in the evening, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) said that gymnasiums and yoga …
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India’s Covid-19 count had crossed the 20 lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, and surpassed 40 lakh on September 5. The country has registered more than 95,000 cases for the third consecutive day. According to the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR), a cumulative total of …
Read More »UN Calls For ‘Quantum Leap’ In Covid-19 Vaccine Funding, Says $ 15 Billion Will Be Needed In Next 3 Months
A staff member places a Sinovac Biotech Ltd coronavirus vaccine candidate on its booth for display during the 2020 China International Trade in Services Fair (CIFTIS), following the COVID-19 outbreak, in Beijing, China, on September 5, 2020. REUTERS / Tingshu Wang UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged countries to find …
Read More »Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Trump Hints at Covid 19 Vaccine for October as Biden Seeks Transparency; The global death toll exceeds 8.90,000
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump has hinted that a Covid-19 vaccine could be available long before the November 3 election, even as his political rival Joe Biden was seeking more transparency on the matter. “This could have taken two or three years, and is instead going to be …
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