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
AstraZeneca bets up to $6 billion on new Daiichi cancer drug AstraZeneca bets up to $6 billion on new Daiichi cancer drug AstraZeneca will pay $1 billion upfront Firms' second oncology deal to look into breast and lung cancers AZN also gets regulatory backing for two other cancer... AstraZeneca will pay $1 billion upfront Firms' second oncology deal to look into breast and lung... Environment 27 Jul, 2020
US signs contract with Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine doses US signs contract with Pfizer for COVID-19 vaccine doses WASHINGTON: The Trump administration will pay Pfizer nearly $2 billion for a December delivery of 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine the pharmaceutical company is... WASHINGTON: The Trump administration will pay Pfizer nearly $2 billion for a December delivery of 100... Environment 23 Jul, 2020
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine developer cautious on 2020 roll-out Oxford COVID-19 vaccine developer cautious on 2020 roll-out LONDON: The University of Oxford's possible COVID-19 vaccine could be rolled out by the end of the year but there is no certainty, the lead developer of... LONDON: The University of Oxford's possible COVID-19 vaccine could be rolled out by the end of the year... Environment 21 Jul, 2020
New studies clarify what drugs help, hurt for COVID-19 New studies clarify what drugs help, hurt for COVID-19 Fresh studies give more information about what treatments do or don’t work for COVID-19, with high-quality methods that give reliable results. British researchers on... Fresh studies give more information about what treatments do or don’t work for COVID-19, with... Environment 18 Jul, 2020
Russia is hacking virus vaccine trials, US, UK, Canada say Russia is hacking virus vaccine trials, US, UK, Canada say WASHINGTON: Western governments on Thursday accused hackers believed to be part of Russian intelligence of trying to steal valuable private information about a coronavirus... WASHINGTON: Western governments on Thursday accused hackers believed to be part of Russian intelligence... Environment 17 Jul, 2020
Case of HIV patient in remission offers hope to millions living with virus Case of HIV patient in remission offers hope to millions living with virus LONDON: When Ash Kotak found out he was HIV-positive in 1993, the diagnosis was still a death sentence. "I was told to go off and have a good life on the assumption I... LONDON: When Ash Kotak found out he was HIV-positive in 1993, the diagnosis was still a death... Environment 13 Jul, 2020
‘Waterborne disease, another threat for nation’ ‘Waterborne disease, another threat for nation’ KATHMANDU, JULY 11 While the country is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, health workers have warned that people are under the risk of waterborne diseases during... KATHMANDU, JULY 11 While the country is grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, health workers have... Environment 12 Jul, 2020
Varieties of masks - what are the options? Varieties of masks - what are the options? KATHMANDU: Masks have become fundamental in the present scenario, nationally as well as globally, as coronavirus infection is still on the rise and people have had to... KATHMANDU: Masks have become fundamental in the present scenario, nationally as well as globally, as... Environment 11 Jul, 2020
WHO advance team heads to China to set up probe into coronavirus origin WHO advance team heads to China to set up probe into coronavirus origin GENEVA: A two-member advance team of World Health Organization (WHO) experts has left for China to organise an investigation into the origins of the novel coronavirus... GENEVA: A two-member advance team of World Health Organization (WHO) experts has left for China to... Environment 11 Jul, 2020
Psoriasis injection gets green light for 'restricted emergency use' on Covid-19 patients Psoriasis injection gets green light for 'restricted emergency use' on Covid-19... KATHMANDU: Itolizumab, a Psoriasis injection, has been approved by India's drug regulator for “restricted emergency use†to treat Covid-19 patients with moderate to... KATHMANDU: Itolizumab, a Psoriasis injection, has been approved by India's drug regulator for... Environment 11 Jul, 2020
Coping with fear of Covid-19 Coping with fear of Covid-19 KATHMANDU: With more than a hundred days in lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic, the general state of mind of most of the people has had significant changes or... KATHMANDU: With more than a hundred days in lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic, the general state of... Environment 10 Jul, 2020
WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19 WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of COVID-19 GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged "evidence emerging" of the airborne spread of the novel coronavirus, after a group of scientists urged the... GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Tuesday acknowledged "evidence emerging" of... Environment 08 Jul, 2020
WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death WHO halts hydroxychloroquine, HIV drugs in COVID trials after failure to reduce death GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that it was discontinuing its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination HIV drug... GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that it was discontinuing its trials of the... Environment 05 Jul, 2020
UK OKs resumption of hydroxychloroquine trial UK OKs resumption of hydroxychloroquine trial LONDON: Britain’s medical regulatory agency has approved the resumption of a trial testing whether hydroxychloroquine, the malaria drug favored by US President Donald... LONDON: Britain’s medical regulatory agency has approved the resumption of a trial testing whether... Environment 30 Jun, 2020
CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for military use in China CanSino's COVID-19 vaccine candidate approved for military use in China BEIJING: China's military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by its research unit and CanSino Biologics after clinical trials... BEIJING: China's military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by... Environment 29 Jun, 2020
Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 Scientists just beginning to understand the many health problems caused by COVID-19 CHICAGO: Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and... CHICAGO: Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel... Environment 26 Jun, 2020
Gilead's remdesivir set to become Europe's first COVID-19 therapy Gilead's remdesivir set to become Europe's first COVID-19 therapy EU price of drug, to be branded Veklury, not known Formal EU approval expected over coming week Can be prescribed in EU for one year after approval Doctors... EU price of drug, to be branded Veklury, not known Formal EU approval expected over coming... Environment 26 Jun, 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.
