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Q&A: Where are we in the COVID-19 vaccine race?
Large global trials of several COVID-19 vaccine candidates involving tens of thousands of participants are well underway with some having gathered sufficient data to seek emergency use authorisation.
Singapore studies COVID-19 pregnancy puzzle after baby born with antibodies
Doctors are studying the impact of COVID-19 on pregnant women...
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Olympics: COVID-19 countermeasures to cost some $960 million – Kyodo
Tokyo Games organisers estimate the cost of COVID-19 countermeasures for...
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PHIs warn COVID-19 spread in Colombo beyond control
The Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Union yesterday warned that the...
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WHO says would be “highly speculative” to say COVID did not emerge in China
The World Health Organization's top emergency expert said on Friday...
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Violence against women and girls has reached pandemic proportions
Gitanjali Marcelline writes on the dimensions of the global problem...
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WHO warns countries with falling COVID cases to stay alert
Even if countries see a fall in coronavirus cases, they...
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Ten COVID-19 vaccines seen by mid-year, head of global pharma group says
Ten COVID-19 vaccines could be available by the middle of...
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Type O blood linked to lower COVID-19 risk, taking Vitamin D unlikely to help
A large study adds to evidence that people with type...
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world with more...
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Pharma firm in India to make Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine
Indian pharmaceutical company Hetero will manufacture over 100 million doses...
Read more4.2 million Sri Lankans to get COVID-19 Vaccine in the first round
The Government will facilitate the first round of COVID-19 Vaccines,...
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Questions over AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine data risk delaying approval
Days after grabbing headlines with its COVID-19 “vaccine for the...
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Warnings of subclusters emerging in Sri Lanka if movement not limited – Health Ministry
Health authorities yesterday warned of new COVID-19 subclusters emerging across...
Read morePandemic or not, people must stay active: WHO
he coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for not getting enough...
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COVID-19: How do you vaccinate a billion people?
When it comes to vaccine making, India is a powerhouse....
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India records 44,489 new coronavirus infections and 524 deaths
India recorded 44,489 new infections of coronavirus cases which brings...
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Poorest must not be trampled in vaccines stampede: WHO
With Covid-19 vaccines on the horizon, the planet's poorest must...
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Japan fights coronavirus in luxurious style with million-yen masks
Japanese trendsetters can now protect against the coronavirus in luxurious...
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As India readies vaccine strategy, Modi warns of possible side-effects
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned on Tuesday that any...
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U.S. officials plan to release 6.4 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in first distribution
U.S. officials said on Tuesday they plan to release 6.4...
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Singapore nearly virus free after local cases and clusters cease
Having once had the highest COVID-19 rate in Southeast Asia,...
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China agrees to allow WHO investigators to study animal origin of COVID-19
A top WHO official said a tremendous amount of scientific...
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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan warns of total lockdown if rallies continue
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said the government would...
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India records nearly 38,000 new coronavirus infections
India recorded 37,975 new infections of coronavirus cases which brings...
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Decades of work, and half a dose of fortune, drove Oxford vaccine success
It took Oxford University’s brightest minds decades of work to...
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Expert committee continues to recommend cremating COVID-19 victims in Sri Lanka
The Health Experts Advisory committee which was appointed to study...
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Coronavirus positive cases surpass 20,000 in Sri Lanka
The number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka crossed...
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Covid19 and Lanka’s international leveraging potential using its heritage
Sri Lanka has to promote internationally its ancient Deshiya Chikitsa...
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Xi Jinping says unilateralism and protectionism must go for economies to recover from the pandemic
The Chinese President was speaking at the G-20 virtual summit...
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Donald Trump Jr. infected by coronavirus and in isolation
President Donald Trump’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr., tested positive...
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Marine ranches change the production mode of China’s fishing industry
The construction and operation of marine ranches in the deep sea, help preserve the offshore environment
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