Clinical trials of monoclonal antibodies now enrolling
Washington – Two Phase 3, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trials testing whether experimental monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) can prevent infection by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are now enrolling healthy adults at clinical trial sites in the United States. Many of the trial sites … Continue reading Clinical trials of monoclonal antibodies now enrolling
Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
Hong Kong – Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy yet in clinical trials, at least 5.7 billion doses have been pre-ordered around the world. First shipments of a Covid-19 vaccine created by Western laboratories … Continue reading Coronavirus vaccine pre-orders top 5 billion
Flu shots may lower risk for Alzheimer’s
New York – It turns out that flu and pneumonia shots may be good for more than what their names suggest. Not only does getting a shot reduce your chances of coming down with a nasty infection, but getting vaccinated … Continue reading Flu shots may lower risk for Alzheimer’s
Covid 19: Nations in Asia impose new restrictions
SYDNEY/LONDON – Nations in Asia imposed new restrictions on Monday, while an abrupt British quarantine on travellers from Spain threw Europe’s summer reopening into disarray, as the world confronted the prospect of a second wave of COVID-19 infections. In the … Continue reading Covid 19: Nations in Asia impose new restrictions
Experimental vaccine generates immune response
Washington – An investigational vaccine, mRNA-1273, designed to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), was generally well tolerated and prompted neutralizing antibody activity in healthy adults, according to interim results published online today in The New … Continue reading Experimental vaccine generates immune response
Japan to build virus testing centers for foreigners
Tokyo – Japan plans to set up new coronavirus testing centers at three major airports in Tokyo and Osaka, as well as in central parts of the cities, as the country prepares to relax its travel restrictions, health minister Katsunobu … Continue reading Japan to build virus testing centers for foreigners
WHO: 15 Corona vaccine trials analysed
Geneve – The World Health Organization held a two half-day virtual summit on 1 and 2 July, to take stock of the evolving science on COVID-19 and examine progress made so far in developing effective health tools to improve the … Continue reading WHO: 15 Corona vaccine trials analysed
Beijing: Resurgence of corona virus
BEIJING – Mainland China reported on Saturday the highest number of new coronavirus cases in four days, driven by a COVID-19 resurgence in the Chinese capital of Beijing. The National Health Commission reported 21 new confirmed infections in mainland China … Continue reading Beijing: Resurgence of corona virus
China: Hygiene on food markets to be improved
SHANGHAI – Low standards of hygiene in China’s wholesale food markets and vulnerabilities in its food supply chain need to be urgently addressed after a new coronavirus outbreak in Beijing, a leading body of the ruling Communist Party said. The … Continue reading China: Hygiene on food markets to be improved
Corona: European Business community concerned
Beijing – Since 11th June, Beijing faced a fresh outbreak of COVID-19, with over 100 confirmed cases reported so far. The outbreak response has so far been centred on the Xinfadi wholesale market in Southwest Beijing’s Fengtai District. The authorities have … Continue reading Corona: European Business community concerned