EU regulator launches real-time review of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine EU regulator launches real-time review of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine BRUSSELS: The European health regulator said on Thursday it had started a rolling review of the experimental COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in a... BRUSSELS: The European health regulator said on Thursday it had started a rolling review of the... Environment 01 Oct, 2020
Nine in ten recovered COVID-19 patients experience side-effects: study Nine in ten recovered COVID-19 patients experience side-effects: study SEOUL: Nine in ten coronavirus patients reported experiencing side-effects such as fatigue, psychological after-effects and loss of smell and taste after they recovered... SEOUL: Nine in ten coronavirus patients reported experiencing side-effects such as fatigue,... Environment 29 Sep, 2020
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
Nepal 350 cases of violations of child rights reported during, after HoR elections-2026: study shows A total of 350 cases of violations of child rights were reported during and after the House of Representatives (HoR) Elections 2026, according to a study report.
Environment UN report flags gender inequality in global water access A new United Nations report has warned that gender inequality continues to exacerbate the global water crisis, disproportionately affecting women and girls.
Business Proton e.MAS launches three-day exchange scheme in Kathmandu Proton e.MAS has announced a three-day ‘Sales and Exchange for Excellence’ scheme in Kathmandu, offering customers an opportunity to trade in old vehicles at higher-than-market valuations.
Business Ramesh Corp marks 6th Founder's Day with employee carnival Ramesh Corp celebrated its sixth Founder’s Day with a carnival-style event at Godawari Village Resort, bringing together employees in a day-long programme focused on unity and shared purpose.
Environment Cloudy skies, rain and storms likely across country this afternoon and evening With much of the day already underway, the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has forecast unsettled weather conditions for the remaining hours, with rain, thunderstorms and windstorms likely in several parts of the country.
Nepal BP Highway obstructed; vehicles put on hold The BP Highway has been obstructed since this morning following the rise in water level in the Kavrepalanchowk Roshi region due to incessant rain.
Kathmandu Eid al-Fitr enriches sense of mutual harmony and unity: PM Karki Prime Minister Sushila Karki wished that may the festival of Eid al-Fitr contribute to the country's prosperity and stability by enriching mutual respect, harmony and collaboration.
Nepal Traffic halted on Narayangadh–Butwal section due to slippery road Vehicular movement along the Narayangadh–Butwal road section has been disrupted after rainfall turned parts of the highway muddy and slippery.
Nepal Eid-ul-Fitr being celebrated nationwide with joy, festivity The Muslim community across Nepal is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with prayers, greetings and festive gatherings, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
