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11 countries, including Nepal, spearhead global efforts to prevent, treat birth defects

Eleven countries, including Nepal, in World Health Organisation South-East Asia Region continue to spearhead global efforts to prevent, detect, and treat birth defects.

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Russia confirms first case of H5N8 strain of avian flu transmission to humans; WHO alerted

The Russian scientists on Saturday have confirmed the first case of transmission of the H5N8 strain of the avian flu virus to humans.

FILE - A frontline health worker gets her blood pressure measured before receiving a jab of the coronavirus vaccine at Teku-based Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

158,487 persons receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccine in Nepal

As many as 158,487 persons received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine throughout the country, informed Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday night.

A line stretched for several blocks outside UW Medicine – Northwest early Friday, on January 29, 2021 after a freezer failure prompted an all-night COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Seattle. Photo: Evan Bush/The Seattle Times via AP

Freezer failure forces health workers to administer Covid-19 vaccine on hundreds in Seattle

Staff, volunteers at a Seattle health facility administered over 1,600 doses of coronavirus vaccine that were expiring after a freezer failed to function.

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People exercise along the bank of the River Thames in London, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 during England's third national lockdown since the coronavirus outbreak began. The UK is under an indefinite national lockdown to curb the spread of the new variant, with nonessential shops, gyms and hairdressers closed, and people being told to stay at home. Photo: AP

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...

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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...

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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...

A doctor inoculates Herri Rehfeld, 92, against the new coronavirus with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at the vaccination center at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds on the center's opening day in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. The center is the third to open in Berlin. Three more are to open in coming weeks once shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines pick up pace. Photo:AP

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...

A nurse holds a phial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, as the U.K. health authorities rolled out a national mass vaccination program. Photo: AP

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...

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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...

This undated electron microscope image made available by the US National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. Photo: AP

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...

People exercise along the bank of the River Thames in London, Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 during England's third national lockdown since the coronavirus outbreak began. The UK is under an indefinite national lockdown to curb the spread of the new variant, with nonessential shops, gyms and hairdressers closed, and people being told to stay at home. Photo: AP

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...

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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...

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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...

A doctor inoculates Herri Rehfeld, 92, against the new coronavirus with the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine at the vaccination center at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds on the center's opening day in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. The center is the third to open in Berlin. Three more are to open in coming weeks once shipments of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines pick up pace. Photo:AP

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...

A nurse holds a phial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, as the U.K. health authorities rolled out a national mass vaccination program. Photo: AP

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...

no image

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...

This undated electron microscope image made available by the US National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the virus that causes COVID-19. Photo: AP

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...

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Guests are seen seated in the front row of the stage at a programme organised by NATHM to facilitate Chef Santosh Shah in Kathmandu, on Wednesday, March 03, 2021. Photo: THT

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

During its final full systems test, technicians powered on all of the James Webb Space Telescope's various electrical components installed on the observatory, and cycled through their planned operations to ensure each was functioning, and communicating with each other. Photo Courtesy: NASA/Chris Gunn

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.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Reproductive Health kits in addition to other medical supplies -- handed over by UNFPA to the Ministry of Health and Population -- are pictured here, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Photo Courtesy: UNFPA

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.

FILE: Australia's Aaron Finch in action. Photo: Reuters

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.

People protest on the street against the military after Monday's coup, outside the Mandalay Medical University in Mandalay, Myanmar February 4, 2021. Photo: Reuters/File

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.

FILE - Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in a meeting, at Prime Minister's official residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Photo: Rajan Kafle/PM's Secretariat

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.

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.

Tasha Arevalo, right, laughs with Joseph Butler while eating at Mo's Irish Pub, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Houston. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that he is lifting business capacity limits and the state's mask mandate starting next week. Photo: AP

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.

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, Britain, on March 2, 2021. Photo: Pool via Reuters

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.

Sonit Dahal (left) of Madhyapur Youth Association slides to tackle Ram Bahadur Rakaskoti of Shree Kumari Club during their Martyrs Memorial B Division League match at the ANFA Complex grounds in Lalitpur on Tuesday. MYA won the match 2-1. Photo: Udipt Singh Chhetry / THT

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.

Law enforcement officers work at the scene of a deadly crash in Holtville, Calif., on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Authorities say a semi-truck crashed into an SUV carrying 25 people on a Southern California highway, killing at least 13 people. Photo: Associated Press

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.

digital. Illustration: Ratna Sagar Shrestha/ THT

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

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