Anti-lockdown protests erupt in Melbourne even as COVID-19 cases spike

Summary Caribbean nation Cuba is currently working on developing five COVID-19 vaccines, including Abdala and Soberana 2. On Friday, the country authorized Abdala for emergency use. Abdala became the first Latin American vaccine against coronav...

Summary Researchers are investigating the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against the emerging variants of the coronavirus. Pfizer disclosed that the Company would seek US authorization for a third dose of its CO...

As many as 13 ministers of the current Indian government resigned on Wednesday, as the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi went for a reshuffle of his cabinet – a move which many see as a bid to set the house in order with an eye on up...

NZ’s COVID-19 Response Minster Chris Hipkins announced Wednesday that Medsafe, NZ’s health regulator, has given provisional authorisation for the COVID-19 vaccine created by Janssen for the individuals aged 18 years and above. The gove...

Summary NZ considering a lockdown after one person tests positive Contact tracing underway Sports events, conferences cancelled till further advice from health ministry Air New Zealand cancels flights New Zealand is bracing up to meet th...

Summary Medsafe gives a go-ahead to the Pfizer vaccine for children between 12-15 years of age, however, it needs green signal from the health ministry. During the trial period, the Pfizer vaccine demonstrated strong anti-body response and mild...

Summary A record number of web links, including websites and online pharmacies, have been closed under an Interpol-led Operation. Fake COVID-19 tests, face masks and sanitizers made a significant proportion of the counterfeit products. The cou...

Summary The intranasal route of vaccine administration has enormous potential because of the organized immune system of the nasal mucosa, high compliance, and low cost. Scientists believe that intranasal vaccines will reduce the virus load in t...

Summary There’s been a lot of discussion around COVID-19 booster shots, considering the emergence of new variants in recent months. Experts highlight that people will likely need a third dose, or a booster shot, of the COVID-19 vaccine af...

In a major sigh of relief for the sports lovers across the world, the US has eased travel restrictions on over 110 countries including Japan, just before the start of the Olympics. The new ratings by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...