coronavirus vaccine
Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine trial put on hold
The clinical trials of coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University have been put on hold after a participant fell ill in the UK.
Coronavirus mutation rate faster in Bangladesh than global average: BCSIR
Coronavirus mutation rate in Bangladesh is faster than the global average and virus is changing rapidly, according to a study by Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR).
Fauci says premature approval of vaccine could hurt
Dr Anthony Fauci has warned that the emergency use of authorisation for a potential Covid-19 vaccine could hurt the development of other vaccines.
Global COVID-19 cases surge to 23.3 mn: JHU
The confirmed global COVID-19 cases hit 23.3 million as of Monday morning, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University (JHU).
Don’t return unless you’ve an emergency: FM to expats
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen said the Covid-19 pandemic is taking a heavy toll on expatriate Bangladeshis and posing many challenges now but the storm will pass.
Coronavirus vaccine to be available by end of year: Chinese company
The head of a major state-owned Chinese pharmaceutical company says its coronavirus vaccine will be commercially available by the end of the year, reports AP.
Coronavirus: Global cases now 21.8 million
The global death toll from Covid-19 reached 772,856 on Tuesday, according to the Centre for System Science and Engineering of Johns Hopkins University.
Covid-19: India's death toll nears 50,000
India’s Covid-19 death tally reached 49,980 on Sunday while the number of its confirmed cases soared to 2,589,682, according to the latest Health Ministry data.
Decision on collecting Covid vaccine, human trial of Chinese shot soon: Minister
The decision on allowing the human trial of coronavirus vaccine from China in Bangladesh will be taken next week in consultation with the Prime Minister, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said on Wednesday.
First coronavirus vaccine to get registered Aug 12 in Russia
A vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus is scheduled to be registered on August 12 in Russia.