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Covid 19
Latest global tally of COVID-19 cases & the spread of Omicron variant!
December 23, 2021 03:21 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaCOVID-19 cases are on a surge once again as the virus continues to emerge in new forms due to mutations. The pandemic has already caused a devastating effect on the world demographics and now, new variants are adding to the challenges in its diagno.....
Reality check: Can current COVID-19 vaccines fight Omicron?
December 21, 2021 04:35 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaA new strain of coronavirus SARS-Cov-2, Omicron has become a hot topic of discussion worldwide for its increasing number of cases across different countries. The United Nations’ specialised agency for international public health, World Healt.....
Can COVID-19 vaccines help protect from Omicron variant?
December 13, 2021 10:51 AM AEDT| By ManishaOne of the words that are looming over everything else these days is ‘Omicron.’ Omicron is the name of the new variant B.1.1.529 of SARS-CoV-2. It has been designated as a variant of concern (VOC), on the basis of advice from WHO’.....
Can Omicron cause more damage than other COVID-19 variants? the latest findings
December 05, 2021 12:42 AM AEDT| By AshishOmicron is the latest buzzword worldwide after the World Health Organisation (WHO) recently flagged coronavirus strain B.1.1.529 (Omicron). Based on the preliminary evidence, scientists at the WHO are of the view that the people who previously cont.....
Merck’s drug raises hope for oral COVID-19 treatment
October 03, 2021 07:48 PM AEDT| By Anam SiddiquiMerck and Co (NYSE: MRK) and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics have announced promising results from the Phase 3 Clinical trial of a new oral drug, molnupiravir. The drug could reduce the risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19 by 50%. The positi.....
How long will COVID-19 pandemic last? Will it continue into 2022?
September 14, 2021 09:13 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaAs the world is battling its once-in-a-hundred-years deadly contagion in the form of COVID-19 pandemic, the people are eagerly awaiting its end. The question on the end of the pandemic is on the mind of many people. But no one can give a definitiv.....
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Canada snap election: Parties take opposite sides on vaccine mandate
August 31, 2021 01:18 AM AEST| By Ankit SethiHighlights Justin Trudeau has publicly favored a vaccine mandate over the personal choice of Canadians. Erin O'Toole wants vaccines to remain a matter of personal choice. The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to the macroeconom.....
Here's how Canada is tackling the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
June 15, 2021 02:44 AM AEST| By Raza NaqviSummary The Canadian government and health experts are urging people to get their jabs on time. Over 1.4 million Canadians got affected by the coronavirus ever since the pandemic began in December 2019. G7 nations will distribute a total of on.....
Wellness During Times of COVID-19
June 05, 2021 02:39 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaA global pandemic is any form is an uninvited guest. And COVID-19 has, by far, overstayed its visit. But since this disease does not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, people are coming up with different ways to live with it. Fortunately, this...
What Are The Risks Of Vaccine Passports?
May 22, 2021 02:06 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaCountries around the world are contemplating a vaccine passport regime, which is a document in physical or digital format, proving that a person is vaccinated against COVID-19. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has disapproved the concept...
Canada Allows Pfizer-BioNTech Shot For Minors Aged 12-16, Stock Rises
May 06, 2021 02:55 AM AEST| By AnujHealth Canada has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for minors between the ages of 12 and 16. Earlier, the healthcare regulator had approved the Pfizer shot only for people above the age of 16. This decision came after the duo vaccine...
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Canada COVID Update: Flights From India & Pakistan Suspended
April 23, 2021 10:37 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Canada has suspended all passenger flights from India and Pakistan for a month as the countries face a surge in COVID-19 infections. India is in the midst of a high surge in COVID cases. The Canadian Parliament has also voted unanimous.....
Taking Stock of Canada’s COVID Situation Ahead of Budget 2021
April 20, 2021 02:31 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSource:Mongkolchon Akesin, Shutterstock Canada is in the midst of a punishing third wave, with no signs of the virus abating. The country has conducted more than 30 million covid tests as of April 18, with over 1.1 million testing positive, as per...
After Quebec, Ontario Heading For Lockdown Ahead OF Easter?
April 02, 2021 01:34 AM AEDT| By Shreya BiswasSource: Kira_Yan, Shutterstock Summary As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Canada’s Ontario, reports say that the populous province is set to return to a widened lockdown after Good Friday. The public health measures are expected to co...
Canada’s COVID Update: From Largest Vaccine Shipment To BC’s Lockdown
March 31, 2021 12:45 AM AEDT| By Shreya BiswasSource: arda savasciogullari, Shutterstock Summary Canada has witnessed quite a few changes over the past few days in terms of its COVID-19 prevention operations. If all goes according to plan, Canada will be receiving its single-largest shipm...
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Facebook Ties Up With Canada Govt To Spread COVID Vaccine Info
March 24, 2021 04:21 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSource: siam.pukkato, Shutterstock To reach millions of people with authentic information on COVID-19 vaccines, Facebook’s (NASDAQ: FB, FB: US) Canada division is partnering with the Canadian government to support the efforts of the health aut...
Moderna May Get First-Mover Advantage In Children’s COVID Vaccine
March 19, 2021 07:54 PM AEDT| By Ipsita SarkarSource: iHumnoi, Shutterstock Summary Moderna to launch pediatric trials for children vaccine in the US and Canada. Moderna may net US1.5 billion from 100 mn doses needed to cover the young population. The income scope is huge as none of...
Canada, Mexico On Top President Biden’s List For Vaccine Exports
March 18, 2021 05:32 PM AEDT| By Ipsita SarkarSource: Viacheslav Lopatin, Shutterstock Summary The US will prioritize Canada, Mexico when it starts vaccine exports The US has ordered millions of doses in new orders to cover all by Independence Day. Mexico has made a second request to the...
Medicago’s Plant-Based COVID Shot Begins Phase 3 Trial With GlaxoSmithKline
March 17, 2021 03:02 AM AEDT| By Shreya BiswasSource: Aedka Studio, Shutterstock Summary Canadian biopharmaceutical firm Medicago Inc announced on Tuesday that its plant-derived COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been ushered into Phase 3 clinical trials. Medicago said that its shot will be t...
J&J Stock (NYSE:JNJ) Trends After Canada Approves Its Vaccine
March 06, 2021 05:40 AM AEDT| By Ipsita SarkarSource: PalSand, Shutterstock Summary Canada approves single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine for use after the US. J&J to supply 38 million doses as thousands of Canadians are yet to get their first shots. The J&J stock (NYSE:JNJ)...
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