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World's first phase III clinical trial of COVID-19 inactivated vaccine beg
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], July 16 (WAM/ANI): The first World Health Organisation (WHO) enlisted global clinical Phase III trial of Sinopharm CNBG's inactivated vaccine to combat COVID-19 has started in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and has been inspired by the UAE Leadership's vision and comm
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WHO, UNICEF alert of drop in vaccinations during coronavirus pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 15 (Sputnik/ANI): The world has seen a dramatic decline in the number of children vaccinated during the novel coronavirus pandemic and can experience a surge in preventable diseases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF
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Shawn Mendes Foundation, Global Citizen commit 250,000 USD in scholarships
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 15 (ANI): Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes has committed 250,000 USD through his Shawn Mendes Foundation (SMF) and in partnership with the non-profit organisation Global Citizen to fund the Global Citizen Academy, a 'leadership experience' for high school g
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Cricket Ireland names Philip Black as its new president
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], July 15 (ANI): Cricket Ireland has named Philip Black as its new president following the organisation's first 'virtual' Annual General Meeting (AGM) held Tuesday via video-conferencing.
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WHO advises comprehensive surveillance for suspected COVID-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) in its Guidance Note on Public Health Criteria to Adjust Public Health and Social Measures in the Context of COVID-19 has advised comprehensive surveillance of suspected cases.
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PM Modi to address digital conclave on World Youth Skills Day today
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a video address on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) at 11 am today. This day marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of Skill India Mission.
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COVID-19 hits BJP headquarters, affects poll preparation in Bihar
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Bhartiya Janta Party is facing a tough time in Bihar because BJP headquarters of state in Patna badly hit by COVID-19, 24 BJP office-bearer found corona positive including organisational General Secretary of state Nagendra Nath, General Secretary Devesh Kuma
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Delhi: Tibetan representatives meet WHO, UN officials; demand transparent
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Representatives of 10 Tibetan associations met with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) officials here and submitted a memorandum, demanding a transparent investigation into the source of the infection.
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India's coronavirus tally will cross 10 lakh mark this week: Rahul Gandhi
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New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned the handling of the novel coronavirus situation in the country and said the tally will cross 10 lakh mark this week.
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Coronavirus crisis may get 'worse and worse and worse', warns WHO as globa
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 13 (ANI): As the total number of coronavirus cases worldwide touches 13 million, World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the situation will worsen if basic norms to avoid coronavirus are not followed.
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SC dismisses plea seeking cancellation of this year's Amarnath Yatra due t
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking cancellation of this year's Amarnath Yatra and directions to the Centre to provide "live darshan" of the Lord Amarnath to the devotees via the internet and television in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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$29 billion loss expected for Asia Pacific airlines this year: IATA
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Airlines in the Asia Pacific region will be the hardest hit by COVID-19 crisis with losses expected to be 29 billion dollars for 2020, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Monday.
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