According to scientists, vaccines that work well now may fade in the future unless booster shots are devised, something vaccine makers are already starting to work on.
Moderna tests show vaccine produced antibodies against UK strain at levels comparable with older forms of virus. But against the South Africa variant, antibodies produced were six-fold lower.
Announcement comes amid increasing Covid infections in South Africa, which is battling a second wave and a new variant of the virus with 22,000 infections and 844 deaths.
Restrictions on alcohol sales have been imposed since the lockdown in March, partly to lower hospital admissions from vehicle accidents and alcohol-related violence.
The new strain was discovered by Public Health England’s genomic surveillance, and it notified the Boris Johnson govt about its seriousness on 18 December.
On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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