COVID-19 vaccine
Pope urges vaccine access to poorest nations
Pope Francis on Saturday made a call to the political leaders to make sure that Covid-19 vaccines are available to the poorest nations.
COVID-19 vaccine trial by Pfizer shows mild-to-moderate side effects
Participants of a phase 3 clinical trial of American biopharmaceutical company Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine candidate were experiencing mild-to-moderate side effects, said the company on Tuesday.
Take steps to ensure free Covid vaccine for poor: GM Quader
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Monday urged the government to take necessary steps to ensure free coronavirus vaccine, once it is ready.
UK provides vital support to vulnerable global communities impacted by COVID-19
The University of Birmingham working with Brac University and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will lead a project to increase vaccine access in developing economies, such as Bangladesh with the support from the UK.
Global Covid-19 caseload exceeds 27mn: JHU
The number of global Covid-19 cases surpassed 27 million as of Monday morning, according to the latest tally from Johns Hopkins University.
Vaccine Diplomacy: Why it’s important for Bangladesh!
As many countries and companies are racing to develop vaccines to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said Bangladesh needs to make ‘vaccine diplomacy’ a part of its strategy to get one fast once it is ready.
German company expected to produce COVID-19 vaccine by year-end: Report
German biotechnology company CureVac is expected to produce 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine by the end of this year, said its officials.
US steps up COVID-19 vaccine development as another vaccine candidate starts final phase trial
Researchers in the United States are stepping up efforts to work out an effective COVID-19 vaccine as another vaccine candidate has started phase 3 clinical trial on Monday.
Process underway to get vaccine from Russia: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque on Monday said a letter is being sent to Russia to get Covid-19 vaccine.
Beximco joins hands with Indian manufacturer for Covid-19 vaccine
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd (BPL) has announced that it is investing in Indian vaccine manufacturer Serum Institute of India (SII) for the development of the Covid-19 vaccine.