UK expands vaccinations; 6 million shots given LONDON: Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen almost 6 million people get the first of two doses -- even as the country’s death toll in the pandemic...
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses LONDON: A major British doctors' group says the UK government should “urgently review” its decision to give people a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine up to 12 weeks...
WHO says Pfizer deal could allow poor countries to start vaccinating in Feb. GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Friday it had reached an agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech for 40 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine and should be able to start delivering...
South African virus variant may resist antibody drugs; Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine seems to work vs UK variant The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. South...
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines, although they stress that...
Pakistan approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s planning minister says the country’s drug regulatory authority has approved the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and the government is trying to make...
COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months, UK study finds LONDON: People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread...
UK expands vaccinations; 6 million shots given LONDON: Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen almost 6 million people get the first of two doses -- even as the country’s death toll in the pandemic...
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses LONDON: A major British doctors' group says the UK government should “urgently review” its decision to give people a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine up to 12 weeks...
WHO says Pfizer deal could allow poor countries to start vaccinating in Feb. GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Friday it had reached an agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech for 40 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine and should be able to start delivering...
South African virus variant may resist antibody drugs; Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine seems to work vs UK variant The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. South...
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines, although they stress that...
Pakistan approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s planning minister says the country’s drug regulatory authority has approved the use of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and the government is trying to make...
COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months, UK study finds LONDON: People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those with antibodies may still be able to carry and spread...
Kathmandu NATHM facilitates Chef Santosh Shah "I am very thrilled with the love that I am getting after landing in Nepal. It has exceeded my expectations and provided me extra motivation to work even harder," Chef Shah said.
Science and Tech NASA completes final test for James Webb Space Telescope – world's premier space science observatory 2021 has been a great year for scientific endeavours – the next exciting launch is NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
Nepal UNFPA hands over PPE and Reproductive Health kits to Nepal Govt MoHP today received Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies through UNFPA.
Sports Finch back in form as Australia keep T20 series alive in Wellington At a closed Wellington Regional Stadium, Australia clawed back to 2-1 in the five-match series following defeats in Christchurch and Dunedin.
World Nine killed in Myanmar as police fire to break up protests The security forces resorted to live fire with little warning in several towns and cities, witnesses said, as the junta appeared more determined than ever to stamp out protests against a Feb. 1 coup that ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.
Kathmandu Nepali Congress calls parliamentary party meeting before HoR session The main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) has called its parliamentary party meeting for Friday to discuss contemporary political issues.
Blogs Smart ports Seaports, which are a lifeline for economies small and large, have been hit hard by COV- ID-19 disruptions. Using smart technology will help them rebound and could usher in a new era of equitable economic growth. Over 11 billion tons of goods were transported by sea in 2019.
World Texas and other states ease COVID-19 rules despite warnings Texas on Tuesday became the biggest state to lift its mask rule, joining a rapidly growing movement by governors and other leaders across the U.S. to loosen COVID-19 restrictions despite pleas from health officials not to let their guard down yet.
Sports Jesus hits double as rampant Man City go 15 points clear with Wolves win Gabriel Jesus struck twice as Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 on Tuesday to move 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League with their 21st straight win in all competitions.
Sports Bansbari, MYA win Around The Himalaya Bansbari Club and Madhyapur Youth Association recorded victories in the Martyrs Memorial B Division League here at the ANFA Complex grounds on Tuesday.
World California crash kills 13 of 25 people crammed into SUV Authorities are investigating whether human smuggling was involved after a crash Tuesday involving an SUV packed with 25 people and a tractor-trailer that left 13 people dead and bodies strewn across a roadway near the US Mexico border.
The Arts Digital age taking over: Is print really dead? My grandmother still gets up early in the morning to sit outside with her daily newspaper whereas I’ve given up watching television because I can’t tolerate watching the same advertisements for copious amounts of time