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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
TopicCoronavirus world updates

Topic: coronavirus world updates

Bill Gates says virus vaccine could take as little as 9 months

Even if it takes 18 months, that would still be fastest that scientists have created a new vaccine & 8-10 of the 115 current vaccine candidates look promising.

WHO should be ashamed of itself, it’s like China’s PR agency: US President Donald Trump

The Trump Administration has launched a probe into the role of the WHO in Covid-19, and has temporarily suspended the US' financial assistance to it.

Can female sex hormones help men battle Covid-19? US scientists to find out

The trial will include 110 patients with confirmed or presumed cases of Covid-19 who develop at least one serious symptom, such as high fever, shortness of breath or pneumonia.

Antibody from llamas could help block coronavirus entry into cells, say researchers

A smart band to help maintain social distancing to an old arthritis drug for lung damage, ThePrint brings you the top 5 research on Covid-19.

Trump says polls no referendum, Bangladesh worst-hit S Asian nation & other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

US in talks with India & other countries to restructure global supply chains: Mike Pompeo

Referring to a recent report, Pompeo said the US has devoted nearly $6.5 billion in government and non-government contributions to help countries fight Covid-19.

Pompeo says China responsible for Covid-19 outbreak, must detail origin of virus

China knows virus outbreak originated in that country and is using ‘classic communist disinformation’ to shift focus, US Secretary of State Pompeo said.

Children can also get critically ill from coronavirus: US doctors cite 3-week-old’s case

From a potential DNA-based vaccine to how income inequalities affect virus, ThePrint brings you the latest on Covid-19.

UN study predicts 7 million unplanned pregnancies during Covid-19 crisis

47 million women in low and middle-income countries will be unable to use modern contraceptives due to the ongoing lockdowns, according to latest UN data.

British Airways to slash almost 30% work force as aviation industry worsens

These steps are likely to be repeated by other airlines in days to come, after flight restrictions threw the industry into its steepest downturn ever.

On Camera

‘Mutton, Mughal, Muslim’. Modi is casting the Opposition as un-Hindu & anti-Bharat

Modi’s political competitors are meat-and-fish-gobbling quasi-Muslims who present 'Muslim' manifestos, appease Muslims, and can’t hope to represent India.

Advocate on behalf of India & ‘Global South’ — what upcoming Adani-funded think tank aims to do

While the Chintan Research Foundation is not yet officially launched, ThePrint has learnt the Adani Group will be providing Rs 100 crore for it. Its initial focus will be on climate, strategic affairs & economy.

Hardened shelters, radars, defence systems & more — IAF quietly upgrades bases focused on China

New infra projects involve not just repair work of runways and creation of additional taxi ways to enable better tempo of operations, but also storage of spare parts and munitions.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.