What needs to happen now is a series of studies to determine whether the presence of antibodies is associated with protection against re-infection with SARS-CoV-2.
At least 14 vaccine candidates being developed solely by Indian players, but none ready for human trials stage yet, Principal Scientific Adviser K. VijayRaghavan says.
Indicators such as electricity demand and traffic congestions point to a modest 'lift of lows', as economic recovery remains uneven in the absence of a vaccine.
With over 70 vaccine candidates, the end of the Covid crisis will likely be multiple vaccines, some more traditional and others based on emerging technologies.
Merck bought rights to develop a promising antiviral and will work with partners to advance candidate vaccines based on the technology behind Ebola and measles immunizations.
China has promised to share any successful vaccine globally, and would wield immense geopolitical clout if it produces one of the world’s first working shots.
MoSPI proposes to remove closed factories from IIP sample, aiming for truer picture of India’s industrial health in upcoming 2022–23 base series. Plan open to public feedback until 25 November.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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