coronavirus vaccine
Russia's UK ambassador rejects coronavirus vaccine hacking allegations
Andrei Kelin said that there was no sense in the allegations made last week by the United States, Britain and Canada
Zydus Cadila to end COVID-19 vaccine trial in 2021
Cadila’s vaccine candidate, known as ZyCov-D, is one of dozens being developed around the world to fight the coronavirus pandemic
Russia to mass-produce its experimental COVID-19 vaccine
The first human trial of the vaccine, a month-long test on 38 people, ended this week, and Phase III trial is set to begin in August
Chinese firm SinoPharm boasts about using workers to 'pre-test' vaccine
The company’s claim that 30 ‘special volunteers’ rolled up their sleeves for pre-test without a government approval raises ethical concerns
More than 150 countries sign up to ensure fair distribution of COVID vaccine
However, the Gavi alliance might also allow the 70 rich countries among this 150 to stockpile the vaccine for their own citizens
Gilead starts testing inhaled version of remdesivir for COVID-19
Gilead also plans to start additional clinical trials to evaluate remdesivir when used in combination with anti-inflammatory medicines
Central government MoST likely very confused over COVID-19 vaccine
Ministry of Science & Technology says a vaccine is unlikely before 2021, and then redacts statement
Prithviraj Chavan questions ICMR plans for vaccine by Aug 15
To support his claims, Chavan referred to article in New York Times saying “Can a vaccine for Covid-19 be developed in record time?”
Amid criticism, ICMR defends move to fast-track COVID-19 vaccine trial
ICMR said that the letter by DG Dr Balram Bhargawa was intended to cut unnecessary red tape, without bypassing any necessary process.
CPI(M): ICMR hastening coronavirus vaccine to help PM Modi announce it on Independence Day
The apex research body wrote to select medical institutions to fast-track clinical trials for the coronavirus vaccine candidate Covaxin.