India trials for Russia's 'Sputnik-V' vaccine could start in next few weeks: exec India trials for Russia's 'Sputnik-V' vaccine could start in next few weeks: exec BENGALURU: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd could begin late-stage Indian clinical trials of Russia's potential coronavirus vaccine in the next few weeks, an executive at... BENGALURU: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd could begin late-stage Indian clinical trials of Russia's... Environment 22 Sep, 2020
Chinese researchers to test double doses of CanSino's coronavirus vaccine candidate Chinese researchers to test double doses of CanSino's coronavirus vaccine candidate BEIJING: Researchers plan to start a clinical trial for an additional dose of a coronavirus vaccine candidate co-developed by China's CanSino Biologics Inc and a... BEIJING: Researchers plan to start a clinical trial for an additional dose of a coronavirus vaccine... Environment 18 Sep, 2020
Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned on Thursday that the novel coronavirus is driving discrimination towards vulnerable... The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) warned on Thursday that... Environment 17 Sep, 2020
Study hints antibody drug may cut COVID-19 hospitalizations Study hints antibody drug may cut COVID-19 hospitalizations A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be... A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may... Environment 17 Sep, 2020
Serum Institute gets approval to resume Indian trial of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine: source Serum Institute gets approval to resume Indian trial of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine:... MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Serum Institute of India has received Indian regulatory approval to resume local clinical trials of AstraZeneca's potential COVID-19 vaccine, a source... MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Serum Institute of India has received Indian regulatory approval to resume local... Environment 16 Sep, 2020
Oxford and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial Oxford and AstraZeneca resume coronavirus vaccine trial ONDON (AP) — Oxford University announced Saturday it was resuming a trial for a coronavirus vaccine it is developing with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, a move that... ONDON (AP) — Oxford University announced Saturday it was resuming a trial for a coronavirus vaccine it... Environment 13 Sep, 2020
British researchers design death risk tool for COVID-19 patients British researchers design death risk tool for COVID-19 patients LONDON: British scientists have developed a four-level scoring model for predicting the death risk of patients hospitalised with COVID-19, saying it should help doctors... LONDON: British scientists have developed a four-level scoring model for predicting the death risk of... Environment 10 Sep, 2020
HK researchers say COVID-19 stool tests may be more effective for infants HK researchers say COVID-19 stool tests may be more effective for infants HONG KONG: Stool tests may be more effective than respiratory tests in identifying COVID-19 infections in children and infants since they carry a higher viral load in their... HONG KONG: Stool tests may be more effective than respiratory tests in identifying COVID-19 infections in... Environment 10 Sep, 2020
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study paused after one illness AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine study paused after one illness Late-stage studies of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate are on temporary hold while the company investigates whether a recipient’s “potentially unexplained”... Late-stage studies of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate are on temporary hold while the company... Environment 09 Sep, 2020
World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO boss World must be better prepared for next pandemic, says WHO boss GENEVA: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday the world must be better prepared for the next pandemic, as he called on countries to... GENEVA: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday the world must be... Environment 08 Sep, 2020
90% of China's Sinovac employees, families took coronavirus vaccine: CEO 90% of China's Sinovac employees, families took coronavirus vaccine: CEO BEIJING: About 90% of Sinovac Biotech Ltd employees and their families have taken an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by the Chinese firm under the country's... BEIJING: About 90% of Sinovac Biotech Ltd employees and their families have taken an experimental... Environment 06 Sep, 2020
China's CNBG, Sinovac find more countries to test coronavirus vaccines China's CNBG, Sinovac find more countries to test coronavirus vaccines BEIJING: China National Biotec Group (CNBG) and Sinovac Biotech Ltd said on Saturday they have each found two more countries to run late-stage clinical tests of their... BEIJING: China National Biotec Group (CNBG) and Sinovac Biotech Ltd said on Saturday they have each... Environment 06 Sep, 2020
Sanofi, GSK launch trial for COVID-19 protein-based vaccine Sanofi, GSK launch trial for COVID-19 protein-based vaccine Phase 1/2 trial enrols 440 adults in the US Final testing stage expected to start in December PARIS: French drugmaker Sanofi and Britain's GlaxoSmithKline said... Phase 1/2 trial enrols 440 adults in the US Final testing stage expected to start in... Environment 03 Sep, 2020
Health experts decry Trump's shunning of virus rules Health experts decry Trump's shunning of virus rules WASHINGTON: Public health experts expressed concern Friday about President Donald Trump's largely mask-free, socially un-distanced Republican convention event on the White... WASHINGTON: Public health experts expressed concern Friday about President Donald Trump's largely... Environment 29 Aug, 2020
Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes SINGAPORE: From the high balcony of a Singapore public housing block, an environment official steadies his mosquito launcher, the latest contraption authorities have... SINGAPORE: From the high balcony of a Singapore public housing block, an environment official steadies... Environment 28 Aug, 2020
Severe or fatal COVID-19 very rare in children, study finds Severe or fatal COVID-19 very rare in children, study finds LONDON: Children and young people are far less likely than adults to get severe cases of COVID-19 infection, and death from the pandemic disease among children is... LONDON: Children and young people are far less likely than adults to get severe cases of COVID-19... Environment 28 Aug, 2020
Australian coronavirus antibody therapy aims for trial in early 2021 Australian coronavirus antibody therapy aims for trial in early 2021 SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Australian researchers hope to start human trials of a coronavirus antibody therapy in early 2021, while a large-scale trial of a vaccine could begin by... SYDNEY/MELBOURNE: Australian researchers hope to start human trials of a coronavirus antibody therapy in... Environment 26 Aug, 2020
German institute says coronavirus vaccinations could start in early 2021 German institute says coronavirus vaccinations could start in early 2021 BERLIN: The head of Germany's vaccines regulator said some groups of people living in Germany could be vaccinated early next year against the coronavirus that has... BERLIN: The head of Germany's vaccines regulator said some groups of people living in Germany could... Environment 19 Aug, 2020
Pandemic now driven by 20s, 30s, 40s group, many asymptomatic: WHO Pandemic now driven by 20s, 30s, 40s group, many asymptomatic: WHO MANILA: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread was being driven by people in their 20s, 30s and 40s, many of which... MANILA: The World Health Organization said on Tuesday it was concerned that the novel coronavirus spread... Environment 18 Aug, 2020
Mexico needs 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses; shots could start in April Mexico needs 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses; shots could start in April MEXICO CITY: Mexico will need up to 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses, according to a senior government official, and inoculation of its 120 million inhabitants could... MEXICO CITY: Mexico will need up to 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses, according to a senior... Environment 16 Aug, 2020
Sports Sociedad beats Atletico on penalties to win Copa del Rey. American coach Matarazzo lifts 1st title Atletico will now turn its focus to the Champions League semifinal against Arsenal staring later this month.
Sports Nepal defeats Italy to register first win in ICC Women's T20 Challenge Trophy Nepal has secured its first win in the ICC Women's Twenty20 Challenge Trophy, defeating Italy by 50 runs in a match played at the Rwanda Cricket Stadium in Rwanda today.
Sports Rinku Singh comes to the rescue as Kolkata beats Rajasthan by 4 wickets for its first IPL win In Sunday’s evening game, IPL leader Punjab Kings hosted Lucknow Super Giants in New Chandigarh.
World Trump says US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran Iranian officials earlier on Sunday held firm that ships wouldn't pass while the U.S. blockade remained in effect.
Business Processed fuels cost more than crude oil: NOC According to data cited by the NOC, as of April 16, 2026, the price of crude oil stood at 99.6 US dollars per barrel, while petrol was priced at 139.3 US dollars and diesel at 228.1 US dollars.
Business Ncell launches 'Pahilo SIM' offer for SEE students Ncell has introduced a special ‘Pahilo SIM’ package targeting students who have appeared in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE), offering bundled telecom, learning and gaming services at a subsidised rate.
Nepal Demolition drive targets encroached structures along Birgunj's main road The Road Division Office, Hetauda, launched a demolition drive in Birgunj early Sunday morning, pulling down structures built in encroachment of the main road under the Tribhuvan Highway.
Nepal Verify social media information before sharing: Minister Timilsina Minister for Communications and Information Technology Bikram Timilsina has urged the public to verify information circulating on social media, stating that not all content shared online is accurate or authentic.
World Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration Iran doubled down on its pledge to restrict ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place, as mediators scrambled to secure further talks before the ceasefire expires this week.
