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
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
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.
Business Storm damages bananas worth over 40 million in Chitwan A powerful storm that struck Chitwan on March 16 has caused damage to banana crops worth over Rs 40 million, officials said.
Nepal PM Karki visits Janaki Temple Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited and performed worship at the famous religious site Janaki Temple in Janakpurdham.
Environment NDRRMA urges caution as heavy rain, snowfall and storms forecast The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has urged the public to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall, snowfall and strong winds are forecast in various parts of the country over the next few days.
Business Gold price drops by Rs 7,800 per tola in a day The price of gold in the domestic market fell sharply by Rs 7,800 per tola on Friday, dropping below the Rs 300,000 mark after a prolonged period.
