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New possible treatment for COVID-19 identified by scientists
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 10 (ANI): A potential new therapy using a biologic substance created by re-engineered human skin cells has been identified by investigators at Cedars-Sinai for COVID-19.
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UN chief denounces 'scandalously unequal' vaccine distribution
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New York [US], March 10 (ANI/Xinhua): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday said in his statement on two years of COVID-19 that the vaccine distribution is "scandalously unequal" because rich-country health is prioritized over the poor.
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PM chairs high-level meeting to review COVID-19 situation, vaccination dri
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 pandemic situation particularly in the context of the Omicron wave and the status of the vaccination drive in the country.
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Study examines impact of COVID-19 on informal caregivers' mental health
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Burnaby [Canada], March 9 (ANI): It is a task in itself to take care of a person who has been infected with COVID-19. Not only do the caretakers have to ensure their own safety, they have also to take care of a person who may be feeling low.
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AIIMS Delhi to start clinical trial of intranasal COVID-19 vaccine from Fr
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi will start the clinical trials of Bharat Biotech's intranasal booster dose against COVID-19 from Friday, said sources.
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Karnataka reports 181 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 9 (ANI): Karnataka reported 181 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the health bulletin issued by the state health department on Wednesday.
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Kerala reports 1,421 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hrs
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 9 (ANI): Kerala reported 1,421 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on Wednesday.
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PM Modi chairs meeting to review COVID-19 situation
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation and public health response.
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Pfizer starts Phase 2/3 clinical study to evaluate safety, efficacy of COV
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 9 (ANI): Pharmaceutical company Pfizer on Tuesday (local time) stated that it has started the Phase 2/3 clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of its COVID-19 oral treatment in the pediatric population at risk of progression to severe disease.
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DCGI grants emergency use authorisation to SII's COVID-19 vaccine Covovax
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to Serum Institute of India's (SII) COVID-19 vaccine Covovax for adults and for children above the age of 12 years.
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Pakistan reports 758 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths in past 24 hours
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 9 (ANI): Pakistan reported 758 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths in the past 24 hours, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) said on Wednesday.
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Biological E seeks EUA for COVID vaccine Corbevax for children in 5-12 age
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 9 (ANI): Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical company Biological E has applied for Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax for the 5-12 year age group, official sources said on Wednesday.
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