GENEVA (Reuters) – Nearly 30% of genome sequencing data from samples of the COVID-19 virus collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) have shown signs of mutation, but there is no evidence that this has led to a more serious illness. The WHO official said Friday. “I think it is …
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FILE PHOTO: The drug hydroxychloroquine is displayed by a pharmacist at a pharmacy in Provo, Utah, USA, May 27, 2020. REUTERS / George Frey / File Photo GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday it would suspend its trials of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine and the …
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MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s leading clinical research agency said on Saturday that its decision to accelerate the development of a possible coronavirus vaccine was in line with international standards, after health experts expressed concern about the clinical trial schedule. FILE PHOTO: Small bottles labeled with “Vaccine” stickers are placed near …
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SHANGHAI / BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Saturday that the so-called “G4” strain of the swine flu virus is not new and does not easily infect or make humans and animals sick, rejecting a published study previously. week. That study, conducted by a team …
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FILE PHOTO: Small bottles labeled with “Vaccine” stickers are found near a medical syringe in front of the words “Coronavirus COVID-19” in this illustration taken on April 10, 2020. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian health regulator Anvisa approved clinical trials on Friday of a …
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