Can Global Warming Expose New Epidemics?
long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly and disfiguring smallpox; a dengue or zika "season" in Europe.
First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccine Produced: Interfax
Russia has produced the first batch of its new vaccine for COVID-19, Interfax quoted the Health Ministry as saying on Saturday.
Russians May Get Full Access to Vaccine in a Year
Russians will hopefully get full access to the novel coronavirus vaccine developed by the center in about 9-12 months.
Official Says Iranian Remdesivir Suits in Foreign Markets
A medicine named Remdesivir produced by an Iranian knowledge-based company can be exported to the foreign market, Iranian official says.
Philippines Planning for Russian Vaccine Clinical Trial in October
The Philippines plans to launch clinical trials for a Russian coronavirus vaccine in October, with President Rodrigo Duterte expected to be inoculated as early as May next year.
Curbing Coronavirus Needs Effective Leadership: Omani Professor
There is “no certain method” to contain the novel coronavirus, noting that the “most important thing is effective leadership at different levels”, Omani professor says.
Fastest Star Discovered Orbiting Milky Way Black Hole
Astronomers have just discovered the quickest star at the center of the Milky Way that is orbiting around Sagittarius A black hole at 8% the speed of light.
Indonesia Begins Human Trials of Chinese Vaccine
Indonesia on Tuesday launched human trials of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine with some 1,600 volunteers slated to take part in the six-month study.
Russian President Announces First COVID-19 Vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country’s health ministry has approved the world’s first coronavirus vaccine.
Daewoong Pharma Gets India Approval for Testing Drug for COVID-19
South Korea's Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said on Tuesday it received Indian regulatory approval to test its anti-parasitic niclosamide drug to treat COVID-19 patients.