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... Environment 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... Environment 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... Environment 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... Environment 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... Environment 11 Jan, 2021
With virus surging, Biden to speed release of COVID vaccines With virus surging, Biden to speed release of COVID vaccines WASHINGTON: With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will rapidly release most available vaccine doses to protect more people,... WASHINGTON: With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will... Environment 09 Jan, 2021
WHO tells rich countries: stop cutting the vaccines queue WHO tells rich countries: stop cutting the vaccines queue GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday there is a “clear problem” that low- and middle-income countries are not yet receiving supplies of... GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said on Friday there is a “clear problem” that low-... Environment 09 Jan, 2021
Virus can damage brain without infecting it; hair loss on rise among minorities during pandemic Virus can damage brain without infecting it; hair loss on rise among minorities... 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... Environment 07 Jan, 2021
EU commission greenlights Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine EU commission greenlights Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine AMSTERDAM: The European Union’s executive commission gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine, providing the 27-nation bloc with a second... AMSTERDAM: The European Union’s executive commission gave the green light Wednesday to Moderna Inc.’s... Environment 07 Jan, 2021
Fauci: US could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day Fauci: US could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day The US could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday, even as he warned of a dangerous next... The US could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start,... Environment 06 Jan, 2021
Study says Britain must vaccinate two million a week to prevent a third COVID-19 wave Study says Britain must vaccinate two million a week to prevent a third COVID-19 wave Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)... Britain must vaccinate two million people a week to avoid a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, a... Environment 29 Dec, 2020
Studies find having COVID-19 may protect against reinfection Studies find having COVID-19 may protect against reinfection Two new studies give encouraging evidence that having COVID-19 may offer some protection against future infections. Researchers found that people who made antibodies to the... Two new studies give encouraging evidence that having COVID-19 may offer some protection against future... Environment 24 Dec, 2020
Moderna expects its COVID-19 vaccine to protect against UK coronavirus variant Moderna expects its COVID-19 vaccine to protect against UK coronavirus variant Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it expects that the immunity induced by its COVID-19 vaccine would be protective against the coronavirus variants reported in the UK. The... Moderna Inc said on Wednesday it expects that the immunity induced by its COVID-19 vaccine would be... Environment 24 Dec, 2020
AstraZeneca says its vaccine should be effective against new coronavirus variant AstraZeneca says its vaccine should be effective against new coronavirus variant British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc told Reuters on Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine should be effective against the new coronavirus variant, adding that studies were under way... British drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc told Reuters on Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine should be effective... Environment 23 Dec, 2020
First US shots in COVID-19 vaccine campaign coming Monday, Army general says First US shots in COVID-19 vaccine campaign coming Monday, Army general says The first shots in a massive US COVID-19 vaccine campaign will be administered as early as Monday, with Pfizer Inc and partners aiming to start shipments across the... The first shots in a massive US COVID-19 vaccine campaign will be administered as early as Monday, with... Environment 13 Dec, 2020
US FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use US FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use The US Food and Drug Administration said it authorized the use of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on Friday, with the first inoculations expected within days, marking a... The US Food and Drug Administration said it authorized the use of Pfizer Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on... Environment 12 Dec, 2020
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision WASHINGTON: Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in the US: a panel of experts who will scrutinize the... WASHINGTON: Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot... Environment 10 Dec, 2020
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, in a statement that provided few... DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of... Environment 09 Dec, 2020
British grandma is first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trial British grandma is first in world to get Pfizer vaccine outside trial * 90-year-old grandmother gets Pfizer vaccine * Britain rolls out COVID vaccine, first in the West * 'I feel so privileged' says first vaccine recipient LONDON:... * 90-year-old grandmother gets Pfizer vaccine * Britain rolls out COVID vaccine, first in the... Environment 08 Dec, 2020
UK rolling out COVID-19 vaccine to public as world watches UK rolling out COVID-19 vaccine to public as world watches LONDON: UK health authorities are rolling out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine, starting a global immunization program that is... LONDON: UK health authorities are rolling out the first doses of a widely tested and independently... Environment 08 Dec, 2020
Nepal Bhotekoshi flood-displaced families receive winter relief in Kathmandu A total of 821 people displaced by the August 26 Bhotekoshi floods have received warm clothing and other essential items at two holding centres in Swayambhu, Kathmandu.
Health Japanese encephalitis cases reach 131 in Nepal, 28 deaths reported Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been confirmed in 131 people in Nepal so far this year, with 28 deaths reported, according to the Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Population.
Nepal PSDN provides emergency health services in flood-hit Nuwakot, Rasuwa Partnership for Sustainable Development Nepal (PSDN), with financial and technical support from Project HOPE, conducted 26 emergency medical and public health service deployments in flood-affected areas of Nuwakot and Rasuwa between September 6 and 30.
Environment Monsoon withdraws from western Nepal as rain continues in east Nepal's monsoon withdrawal has advanced across much of the western part of the country, while moderate rainfall remains likely in several Himalayan and hilly areas, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division.
Nepal Six firms blacklisted over road contract breaches in Jumla Six construction companies contracted for road construction and upgrading along the Karnali Highway have been blacklisted for failing to comply with contractual obligations, according to the Road Division Office, Jumla.
World Who are the mystery men who stepped in to keep the FlyDubai plane from crashing? Who are the mystery pilots who stepped in to stabilize the FlyDubai flight as it hurtled toward disaster?
Nepal Narayanghat-Butwal highway to get two more monkey canopy bridges Two more overhead canopy bridges are being prepared along forest sections of the Narayanghat-Butwal road to allow monkeys to cross the expanded highway safely and help reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents.
Nepal Six killed, 12 injured in Daunne bus accident Six people were killed and 12 others injured when a passenger bus en route to Kathmandu from Nepalgunj overturned at Daunne along the East-West Highway on Saturday morning.
Nepal Excise stickers worth Rs 10.5m seized in Rautahat Excise stickers worth more than Rs 10.5 million that were allegedly being smuggled into Nepal from India have been seized from a border area in Rautahat, the Armed Police Force said.