January 27, 2021

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 100 million as nations tackle vaccine shortages

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 27 January, 2021   Global coronavirus cases surpassed 100 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as countries around […]
January 24, 2021

Canadian study says oral medicine effective in treating Covid-19

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 24 January, 2021 AFP, Montreal A major clinical trial shows that an inflammatory drug called colchicine is effective in treating […]
January 23, 2021

UK doctors call for shorter gap between Pfizer vaccine doses

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 23 January, 2021 Reuters, London A group of British doctors have written to England’s chief medical officer to tell him […]
January 23, 2021

WHO says Pfizer vaccine safe for elderly after Norway questioned the numerous deaths

Published in: The Business Standard Date: 23 January, 2021   The World Health Organization on Friday said that it still recommends the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech […]
January 23, 2021

Covax announces new agreement, plans for first deliveries

Published in: The Business Standard Date: 23 January, 2021   Covax, the global initiative to ensure rapid and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines for all countries, […]
January 20, 2021

Moderna says possible allergic reactions to Covid-19 vaccine under investigation

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 20 January, 2021 Reuters Moderna Inc said on Tuesday it had received a report from California’s health department that several […]
January 20, 2021

UK coronavirus strain detected in at least 60 countries: WHO

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 20 January, 2021 AFP, Geneva The UK coronavirus strain has been detected in at least 60 countries, the World Health […]
January 18, 2021

WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 18 January, 2021 AP, Geneva The World Health Organization chief on Monday lambasted drugmakers’ profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it’s […]
January 16, 2021

Amid vaccine rollout, Global Covid-19 death toll tops 2 million

Published in: The Daily Star Date: 16 January, 2021 Reuters The worldwide coronavirus death toll surpassed 2 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, as […]