The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the world’s third major coronavirus outbreak. To date, the SARS-CoV-2 has infected over 135 million lives and caused over 2.9 million deaths. Even…
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Czech schools, shops reopen after long COVID-19 shutdown
PRAGUE (Reuters) -Czech schools, libraries, zoos and some stores reopened on Monday after months of coronavirus closures in one of the world’s worst-hit countries.Slideshow ( 4 images )A six-month state of emergency expired at midnight, lifting restrictions on movement including…
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Researchers discover a new monoclonal antibody that is effective against SARS-CoV-2 variants
A new monoclonal antibody targets a particular region of the receptor-binding domain (RBD) on the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This region is usually not accessible to immune cells, which may be why it has broad neutralizing capabilities….
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China repeats call to resist 'vaccine nationalism', pledges to keep monetary support
TOKYO (Reuters) – China urged the international community to resist “vaccine nationalism” and to coordinate policy to make vaccines accessible for developing countries in order to contain the pandemic and for the sake of the global economy.FILE PHOTO: A woman…
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Britain reassures on AstraZeneca after advising under-30s take other vaccines
LONDON (Reuters) – British officials and ministers sought to shore up confidence in AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, saying advice that most people under 30 should be offered alternative shots was not unusual and would not impact the pace of…
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Tokyo's Koike says will ask govt for emergency measures to stem COVID-19 rise
FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians wearing protective face masks amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, are seen behind cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Japan, March 18, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-HoonTOKYO (Reuters) -Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Thursday she would request the central government…
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Remote Cardio Visits Expand Access for Underserved During COVID
Remote cardiology clinic visits during COVID-19 were used more often by certain traditionally underserved patient groups, but were also associated with less frequent testing and prescribing, new research shows. Neal Yuan “The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented shift…
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Kazakhstan asks Russia for additional Sputnik V supplies
FILE PHOTO: A dose of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is prepared at a sport centre, as the country starts mass inoculation campaign with the Russian vaccine donated by Serbia, in Skopje, North Macedonia April 5, 2021. REUTERS/Ognen…
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Australia says EU asked it to withdraw vaccine export permit applications
CANBERRA (Reuters) – Australia said on Wednesday the European Union asked it to withdraw export permit applications for AstraZeneca PLC’s COVID-19 vaccine, ratcheting up its dispute with Europe over access to pre-purchased inoculations.FILE PHOTO: Vial labelled “AstraZeneca coronavirus disease (COVID-19)…
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Vaccine certificates won't play a role in the initial re-opening of England's economy – minister
FILE PHOTO: People drink outside a pub that is open for takeaway drinks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain December 16, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah MckayLONDON (Reuters) – Pubs and restaurants won’t require vaccine certificates when they reopen under…
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