NHS England invites people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in coming week NHS England invites people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in coming week NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to 850,000 people in that age bracket landing on doorsteps from Saturday and another 850,000 due to land Monday. NHS England has invited people aged 56 to 59 to book COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming week, with letters to 850,000 people in that age bracket landing on doorsteps from Saturday and another 850,000 due to land Monday. Health 1d ago
'Yet another Covid variant identified in the UK' 'Yet another Covid variant identified in the UK' Yet another variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the UK. Yet another variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the UK. Health 16 Feb, 2021
WHO authorizes AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine for emergency use WHO authorizes AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine for emergency use The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, a move that should allow the U.N. agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries as part of a U.N.-backed program to tame the pandemic. The World Health Organization has granted an emergency authorization to AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine, a move that should allow the U.N. agency's partners to ship millions of doses to countries as part of a U.N.-backed program to tame the pandemic. Health 16 Feb, 2021
Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine response among children for first time Oxford University to test COVID-19 vaccine response among children for first time The University of Oxford has launched a study to assess the safety and immune response of the COVID-19 vaccine it has developed with AstraZeneca Plc in children for the first time, it said on Saturday. The University of Oxford has launched a study to assess the safety and immune response of the COVID-19 vaccine it has developed with AstraZeneca Plc in children for the first time, it said on Saturday. Health 13 Feb, 2021
Hepatitis 'B' rampant in Dolpa district Hepatitis 'B' rampant in Dolpa district Seventy out of 343 patients examined in a health camp were diagnosed with hepatitis 'B' in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality of Dolpa district in the previous year. Seventy out of 343 patients examined in a health camp were diagnosed with hepatitis 'B' in Dolpobuddha Rural Municipality of Dolpa district in the previous year. Health 03 Feb, 2021
Freezer failure forces health workers to administer Covid-19 vaccine on hundreds in Seattle Freezer failure forces health workers to administer Covid-19 vaccine on hundreds in... Staff, volunteers at a Seattle health facility administered over 1,600 doses of coronavirus vaccine that were expiring after a freezer failed to function. Staff, volunteers at a Seattle health facility administered over 1,600 doses of coronavirus vaccine that were expiring after a freezer failed to function. Health 31 Jan, 2021
No reason to avoid vaccine: AstraZeneca's Covishield has usual side-effects including fever No reason to avoid vaccine: AstraZeneca's Covishield has usual side-effects... “Though people experienced side-effects, none required hospitalisation,” “Though people experienced side-effects, none required hospitalisation,” Health 30 Jan, 2021
South African scientists discover new chemicals that kill malaria parasite South African scientists discover new chemicals that kill malaria parasite South African scientists have discovered chemical compounds that could potentially be used for a new line of drugs to treat malaria and even kill the parasite in its infectious stage, which most available drugs do not. South African scientists have discovered chemical compounds that could potentially be used for a new line of drugs to treat malaria and even kill the parasite in its infectious stage, which most available drugs do not. Health 27 Jan, 2021
WHO experts issue recommendations on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine WHO experts issue recommendations on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine The World Health Organization (WHO) issued recommendations on Tuesday on the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and said it was working with the company to accelerate its approval of the shot for WHO emergency use listing. The World Health Organization (WHO) issued recommendations on Tuesday on the use of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and said it was working with the company to accelerate its approval of the shot for WHO emergency use listing. Health 27 Jan, 2021
Biden's US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat Biden's US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe, President Joe Biden’s top adviser on the pandemic said Thursday, renewing support for an agency that the Trump administration had pulled back from. The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe, President Joe Biden’s top adviser on the pandemic said Thursday, renewing support for an agency that the Trump administration had pulled back from. Health 27 Jan, 2021
UK expands vaccinations; 6 million shots given 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... LONDON: Britain is expanding a coronavirus vaccination program that has seen almost 6 million people get... Health 24 Jan, 2021
UK doctors seek review of 12-week gap between vaccine doses 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... LONDON: A major British doctors' group says the UK government should “urgently review” its decision... Health 24 Jan, 2021
WHO says Pfizer deal could allow poor countries to start vaccinating in Feb. 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... GENEVA: The World Health Organization said on Friday it had reached an agreement with Pfizer/BioNTech for... Health 23 Jan, 2021
South African virus variant may resist antibody drugs; Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine seems to work vs UK variant South African virus variant may resist antibody drugs; Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine seems... 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 following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Health 21 Jan, 2021
Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness 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... Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may... Health 21 Jan, 2021
Pakistan approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine 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... ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s planning minister says the country’s drug regulatory authority has approved the... Health 17 Jan, 2021
COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months, UK study finds 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... LONDON: People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months... Health 14 Jan, 2021
Critical care staff suffer trauma and severe anxiety due to COVID-19 - UK study Critical care staff suffer trauma and severe anxiety due to COVID-19 - UK study LONDON: Nearly half of staff working in intensive care units (ICU) in England in the COVID-19 pandemic have severe anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder,... LONDON: Nearly half of staff working in intensive care units (ICU) in England in the COVID-19 pandemic... Health 13 Jan, 2021
COVID-19 patients still have symptoms 6 months later; interferon may be helpful treatment after all COVID-19 patients still have symptoms 6 months later; interferon may be helpful... 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 following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts... Health 12 Jan, 2021
New coronavirus strain first seen in Britain confirmed in Mexico New coronavirus strain first seen in Britain confirmed in Mexico MEXICO CITY: The new variant of the coronavirus first detected in Britain has been confirmed in northern Mexico, health officials said on Sunday, adding a new layer of... MEXICO CITY: The new variant of the coronavirus first detected in Britain has been confirmed in northern... Health 11 Jan, 2021
World As US mulls Afghan exit, activist sees long fight for women Prominent activist Sima Samar has been fighting for women’s rights in Afghanistan for the past 40 years. She believes her struggle is far from over — especially at a time when violence is on the rise, peace talks between rival Afghan groups are stuck and the US mulls a May departure from her country.
World Female farmers protest against new Indian agriculture laws Thousands of female farmers held sit-ins and a hunger strike in India's capital on Monday in protests on International Women's Day against new agricultural laws.
COVID-19 Nepal COVID-19 Update: 89 new cases, 42 recoveries and one fatality recorded on Monday As of today, the country has witnessed 274,810 cases of the coronavirus infection while 270,927 people have recovered from the disease. Meanwhile, 3,011 COVID-19 fatalities have been confirmed.
Sports New Zealand under Williamson primed for two tilts at elusive world glory New Zealand beat Australia in the Twenty20 series to maintain their perfect home season on Sunday in a timely boost for Kane Williamson's team who will get two opportunities this year to shed their status as the game's perennial bridesmaids.
World Jill Biden helps honour women from 15 countries for courage First lady Jill Biden says nearly two dozen women the State Department is honouring for their courage made an “intentional decision” to persist and demand justice despite their fear.
Nepal Country registers 89 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday; tally shifts to 274,810 Nepal on Monday reported 89 new cases of coronavirus infection from across the country. With this, the nationwide infection count has advanced to 274,810.
Nepal Prime Minister commits to addressing cases of Violence Against Women Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has said that the Government of Nepal is committed to addressing cases related to Violence Against Women.
Kathmandu Water diverted to Bagmati River from Melamchi Project for Shivaratri Water drawn from Melamchi River in Sindhupalchok district has been discharged into Bagmati River to increase its water level in view of the upcoming Shivaratri festival.
Nepal Work starts on India-funded reconstruction of school in Chandragiri Municipality Work has begun for the reconstruction of Shree Bishnu Devi Secondary School at Chandragiri Municipality, 68th school under the Government of India reconstruction grant assistance.