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
Sinovac launches late-stage trial for potential COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia Sinovac launches late-stage trial for potential COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia JAKARTA/BEIJING: China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd launched on Tuesday a late-stage human trial involving as many as 1,620 patients in Indonesia for a COVID-19 vaccine... JAKARTA/BEIJING: China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd launched on Tuesday a late-stage human trial involving as... Environment 11 Aug, 2020
Fauci confident virus vaccine will get to Americans in 2021 Fauci confident virus vaccine will get to Americans in 2021 WASHINGTON: Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that he remains confident that a coronavirus vaccine will be ready by early next year, telling lawmakers that a quarter-million... WASHINGTON: Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that he remains confident that a coronavirus vaccine will be... Environment 01 Aug, 2020
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test The biggest test yet of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine got underway Monday with the first of some 30,000 Americans rolling up their sleeves to receive shots created by... The biggest test yet of an experimental COVID-19 vaccine got underway Monday with the first of some... Environment 28 Jul, 2020
Environment SPCC, CBCF strengthen partnership under the "Everest 1° initiative" to advance sustainable waste management and climate action in the Everest region On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) and the Cimex BYD Charity Foundation (CBCF) reaffirm their commitment to protecting the fragile Himalayan ecosystem through the "Everest 1° Initiative"—a long-term environmental program focused on sustainable waste management, climate resilience, clean energy, and environmental stewardship in the Everest region.
Nepal Govt forms probe panel to investigate seizure of 779 EVs The government has formed a joint investigation committee to probe the seizure of 779 electric vehicles imported through the Korala border in Mustang on suspicion of revenue evasion.
Business Thailand Tourism Authority promotes new destinations in Nepal market The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), New Delhi, organized an Amazing Thailand Product Presentation in Kathmandu on Monday, highlighting new tourism products, emerging destinations and promotional campaigns aimed at attracting more Nepali travellers.
Business MetLife Nepal launches football-based education initiative in Kaski schools MetLife Nepal has launched a sports-and-education initiative in Kaski district, distributing football kits and training equipment to public schools to promote youth development through sport.
Nepal Over 6,700 govt employees found late in office checks: NVC The National Vigilance Centre (NVC) has found more than 6,700 government employees failing to report to office on time during nationwide surprise inspections.
Environment World Environment Day marked with call for climate-resilient, green development World Environment Day 2026 is being observed across the country today with the theme “Foundation for a Prosperous Future: Climate and Nature-Friendly Development,” highlighting urgent action on climate change and environmental protection.
Business Himalayan Travel Mart 2026 concludes, strengthens Nepal's global tourism footprint The 6th edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM 2026) concluded in Kathmandu on Thursday with strong international participation and renewed commitments to position Nepal as a global tourism hub under the theme “New Frontiers in Tourism.”
Business Gold, silver prices decline in domestic market The price of gold has decreased by Rs 2,100 per tola in the domestic market on Friday, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association.
Nepal RSP Chair Lamichhane meets US Envoy Sergio Gor in New Delhi Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane, who is on a five-day visit to India, held talks with Sergio Gor in New Delhi on Thursday.
