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Zoom posts blockbuster earnings but cautious of slowdown
June 01, 2021 08:48 PM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanSummary Revenue almost triples; earnings up 9x The company expects slowdown going forth. Shares zoom in the aftermarket. The revenues of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZM) multiplied about three-times in the first quarter of curr.....
Are smokers at higher risk from COVID-19? Here’s what WHO Chief says
May 30, 2021 04:07 AM EDT| By Chitranjan KumarSummary Tobacco smokers are more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. Smokers face up to a 50% higher risk of developing severe disease and death from the coronavirus. The risk of developing cancers, heart disease and respiratory illnesses are .....
Where will you get Cash Prize Money to get Vaccinated?
May 28, 2021 05:17 AM EDT| By Kiara KhannaCalifornia has announced one of the most luring vaccination lottery program called VAX FOR THE WIN today. Governor of California Gavin Newson revealed the state vaccine lottery of more than 116 million dollars in cash prizes to fully vaccinated Cal.....
Africa’s predicament: WHO says the continent needs 20mn vaccine jabs urgently
May 27, 2021 11:21 PM EDT| By Tripti JoshiCOVID-19 vaccination campaigns across Africa are facing significant delays because of Oxford-AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine export ban imposed by India as the country grapples with the rapidly spreading strains of coronavirus. Oxford-As.....
Was COVID-19 virus leaked from Wuhan lab? Biden seeks detailed report
May 26, 2021 08:54 PM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanUS President Joe Biden has upped the ante on investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, ordering the US intelligence officials to conduct a detailed probe and report back in 90 days. The earlier investigation has zeroed in on tw.....
COVID-19 Vaccine Development: A Glance at the Latest Updates around the World
May 26, 2021 06:36 PM EDT| By Tripti JoshiWith several global pharmaceutical companies launching their respective vaccines for the adult population, they are now evaluating them in adolescents, which form a sizeable section of the total population. Experts believe that herd immunity can on.....
Breathonix’s COVID-19 breath test obtains conditional approval in Singapore
May 24, 2021 08:08 PM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Singapore health authority has given provisional approval for the COVID-19 breath test developed by Breathonix. The COVID-19 breathalyzer detects the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) biomarkers and can generate findings within sixty se.....
How protective are COVID-19 vaccines against new variants?
May 23, 2021 04:51 AM EDT| By Kiran MuraliSummary A study by Public Health England says two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccines are effective against the B.1.617.2 variant. Both the vaccines give similar protection against the strain first found in India and the one domin.....
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IMF Estimates US$50B Cost To End Pandemic In 2022
May 23, 2021 04:46 AM EDT| By Kiran MuraliA probable end to the COVID-19 pandemic could cost US$50 billion, according to the latest report by the International Monetary Fund. The international financial institution believes that vaccinating at least 40 percent of the global population by .....
What Are The Risks Of Vaccine Passports?
May 22, 2021 12:06 AM EDT| 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...
On a sticky wicket: Can Cricket bounce back to blockbuster form after COVID-19?
May 18, 2021 06:27 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Governments in cricket-playing nations worldwide have relaxed restrictions, somewhat allowing smaller crowds into stadiums worldwide. But the hit to the bottom line for every national cricket association is crushingly undeniable. The Ch.....
COVID-19 continues to hammer India; global cases decline
May 12, 2021 09:31 PM EDT| By Furquan MoharkanThe spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in India continues to test the limits of the country’s healthcare system, even as the global situation has visibly improved. In last seven days, the fresh cases reported by India – the new epicentre .....
Bharat Biotech to commence Phase 2/3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine on children
May 12, 2021 06:10 AM EDT| By Tripti JoshiIndia-based Bharat Biotech will evaluate its COVID-19 vaccine in a Phase 2/3 clinical trial on children in the 2-18 age group. According to PTI report, the study will be performed on approximately 525 participants at several sites in India. Recent.....
All you need to know about intranasal COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
May 07, 2021 10:12 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary With the development of COVID-19 vaccines and medicines, scientists are now aiming to improve therapeutics and exploring different delivery routes. Amcyte Pharma’s algae-derived NasitrolTM nasal spray has demonstrated efficacy in .....
Experts warn of more COVID-19 variants as India reels under the deadly second wave
May 07, 2021 04:51 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Viruses continually mutate, and sometimes new variants emerge that can persist for a longer time. Experts warn that more COVID-19 variants are anticipated to arise in the upcoming months. Meanwhile, Moderna’s new booster shot has.....
Canada Allows Pfizer-BioNTech Shot For Minors Aged 12-16, Stock Rises
May 05, 2021 12:55 PM EDT| 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...
Pressure to waive off vaccine IP rights increases as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
May 03, 2021 02:29 AM EDT| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary With the surmounting COVID-19 cases, the developing countries are demanding patent exemptions on items, including vaccines, diagnostic kits, and ventilators, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The patent waiver will help emerging nations m.....
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Canada COVID Update: Flights From India & Pakistan Suspended
April 23, 2021 08:37 AM EDT| 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.....
Are the Vaccines Working? When will Covid-19 end?
April 22, 2021 05:00 AM EDT| By Kiara KhannaThe deadly coronavirus pandemic was first reported from Wuhan, China in December 2019 and spread across the globe leaving economies of the biggest countries come to a standstill. No one had predicted what the outbreak could cost, and sadly it did c.....
Taking Stock of Canada’s COVID Situation Ahead of Budget 2021
April 19, 2021 12:31 PM EDT| 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...
