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Pfizer to develop simple refrigeration COVID vaccine for India
Pfizer's mRNA technology-based vaccine has an efficacy of over 90 per cent with a double dose and 67 per cent with a single dose.
US Prez Biden’s term may have marginal impact on credit and trade conditions with Asia: Moody’s
The US policy towards China is unlikely to change in the early stages of Biden administration. Outside China, his policy may attempt to revive the “pivot to Asia” adopted by former President Barack Obama, the report further added.
William Shakespeare becomes 2nd person in United Kingdom to receive Covid-19 Vaccine
'Bill' William Shakespeare received the vaccine in the University Hospital in Coventry in the Midlands, not far from Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the Bard. Bill's name sparked a "much ado" not over nothing as creativity flowed on social media platforms.
Oxford Covid-19 vaccine safe, protects against disease: Lancet
Interim results of the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trials found that the vaccine protects against symptomatic disease in 70 per cent of cases -- with vaccine efficacy of 62 per cent for those given two full doses, and of 90 per cent in those given a half then a full dose.
Persecution of Rohingyas a painful example of crime: Hasina
On the occasion of the 'International Day of Commemoration and 'Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime', Hasina said that for generations the Rohingyas have suffered marginalization, atrocities and persecution in their own motherland.
China bans 105 apps including TripAdvisor
Tripadvisor is an American online travel firm that offers user-generated content and comparison between hotels, restaurants, and tourist sites. Founded in the year 2000, it is one of the oldest internet travel companies. Most of the blocked apps are Chinese but the list also includes the US Tripadvisor's app without any clear reason.
Hindu, Christian women 'marketed' by Pakistan as 'concubines' in China alleges US diplomat
United States diplomat Samuel Brownback said that Pakistan is marketing Hindu and Christian women as "concubines" and "forced brides" to China. According to Brownback, for Chinese men, one of the sources of the "forced bride" are religious minorities such as Christian and Hindu women who are being marketed to China.
Petition to overturn Biden's victory in Pennsylvania rejected
The petition was led by US Congressman Mike Kelly, a Republican and ally of President Donald Trump, who argued that virtually all of the state's mail-in ballots were unlawful.
Australian govt accuses China of undermining free trade agreement
This year China has either imposed sanctions or paused Australian goods such as grain, wine, and beef. China being the biggest trading partner of Australia, this issue has caused alarm in the country.
Grandson of a poor farmer in India: Vivek Murthy re-introduces himself to America
Murthy said, "And in this moment of crisis, when so many Americans have fallen sick and lost loved ones, when people are losing jobs and struggling with childcare, I feel grateful to be able to do everything I can to end this pandemic."
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