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Oxford Covid vaccine trial paused after unexplained illness, AstraZeneca says it’s ‘routine’

Suspension of the trial is a routine action whenever there is a potentially unexplained illness to ensure we maintain integrity of trials, AstraZeneca says.

An Oxford immunologist breaks down how the university’s vaccine works against Covid-19

Oxford University and AstraZeneca tested its Covid vaccine — ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 543 — on 543 healthy adults. The results are promising. But we may need yearly booster doses.

What are human challenge trials — the experiment Oxford is considering for its Covid vaccine

Oxford vaccine is under Phase II/III trials in multiple countries, where many have been given the vaccine & are being followed up with — a process that consumes time, but is standard. 

Oxford begins study to prevent worsening of mild coronavirus cases, to start with HCQ

Oxford study will test whether 7-day course of HCQ can reduce serious symptoms in vulnerable groups. The antibiotic azithromycin will also be tested.

What Boris Johnson’s run for Oxford Union president told me about the PM he will become

Boris will do whatever it takes to get what he wants – however long or hard. From winning Oxford Union presidentship to becoming leader of Tories.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.