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World Health Organization provides clarity on evolution of Covid-19 virus

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that experts do not have the same clarity on the evolution of coronavirus…

3 years ago

It is “highly unlikely” for Omicron to dodge vaccine immunity: WHO

According to a top WHO official, Omicron does not appear to produce more severe disease than prior COVID-19 variations and…

3 years ago

WHO shares features of the new Omicron variant

Omicron, a recently identified coronavirus strain, has caused concern among governments around the world due to its rapid transmissibility. The…

3 years ago

WHO nod to Covaxin likely in two weeks, says NTAGI chief

Bharat Biotech is likely to get approval from the World Health Organization in two weeks for the emergency use listing…

3 years ago

WHO says, Covid death toll likely a ‘significantly undercount’

Official tolls showing the number of deaths directly or indirectly attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic are likely to be a…

3 years ago

Scientists and doctors differ on views on Ivermectin

Following Goa government’s prescription of ivermectin to all persons above 18 years of age as a prophylactic treatment of covid-19,…

3 years ago

WHO chief scientist says India’s Covid figures are worrying

As India is in the grasp of a devastating second wave of Covid-19, World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya…

3 years ago

Covid mutation in India ‘variant of concern’: WHO

A Covid-19 variant spreading in India, the B.1.617, appears to be more contagious and has been classified as being "of…

3 years ago

WHO lists Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

WHO today listed the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light for this vaccine to be rolled…

3 years ago

WHO nod to emergency use of Moderna’s Covid vaccine

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the emergency use of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine on Friday. WHO has said that…

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