Friday, 29 Nov, 2024

Health

US President Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot 

President Biden received his COVID-19 vaccine booster shot on Monday, after public health officials recommended boosters for many Americans, including those 65 and older. Mr. Biden, 78, got his third shot on camera, and delivered brief remarks before his jab.  The Food and Drug

India records 26,041 fresh Cases, 276 new deaths

India recorded 26,041 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 2,99,620 - the lowest its been in 191 days.  Active cases currently account for only 0.89 per cent of the total Covid cases in India. India also reported 276 fresh deaths. There

Pfizer Begins Study of Oral Drug for Prevention of COVID-19

Pfizer Inc said on Monday it has started a large study testing its investigational oral antiviral drug for the prevention of COVID-19 infection among those who have been exposed to the virus. The drugmaker and its rivals, including U.S.-based Merck & Co Inc and Swiss pharmaceutical

Bangladesh reports 1,212 Covid cases, 25 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Sep 27) recorded 25 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,439. Besides, 1212 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India records 26,041 fresh Covid cases, 276 new deaths

India recorded 26,041 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 2,99,620 - the lowest its been in 191 days.  Active cases currently account for only 0.89 per cent of the total Covid cases in India. India also reported 276 fresh deaths. There

Bangladesh reports 980 Covid cases, 21 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Sunday (Sep 26) recorded 21 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,414. Besides, 980 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

28,326 fresh Covid cases, 260 new deaths in India

India's daily Covid graph continued to show improvement, with the country reporting 28,326 fresh cases in last 24 hours, which is 4.3% lower than yesterday's 29,616 cases.  The data from the health ministry also showed that 260 virus-related deaths were reported during the

Bangladesh reports 818 Covid cases, 25 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Saturday (Sep 25) recorded 25 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,393. Besides, 818 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India records 31,382 Covid cases, 318 deaths in 24 hrs 

India recorded 31,382 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,35,94,803, while the active cases declined to 3,00,162, the lowest in 188 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The number of deaths climbed to 4,46,368 with

Bangladesh reports 1,144 Covid cases, 24 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Thursday (Sep 23) recorded 24 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,337. Besides, 1,144 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India records 31,923 Covid cases, 282 deaths in 24 hrs

India recorded 31,923 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,35,63,421, while the active cases declined to 3,01,640, the lowest in 187 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The number of deaths climbed to 4,46,050 with

US Authorises Pfizer's Covid Booster For Elderly And High-Risk Adults

The United States on Wednesday authorized the use of boosters of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine for people aged over 65, as well as adults at high risk of severe disease and those in high-exposure jobs. The announcement means a significant part of the population -- amounting to tens of

Bangladesh reports 1,376 Covid cases, 36 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Wednesday (Sep 22) recorded 36 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,313. Besides, 1,376 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

Serum Institute to invest $68m in Oxford Biomedica

Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII) will invest 50 million pounds ($68 million) in Oxford Biomedica OXB.L to help fund the development of a plant that manufactures COVID-19 shots, the British company said on Wednesday. Serum - the world's largest vaccine manufacturer by

India records 26,964 Covid cases, 383 deaths in 24 hrs

India recorded 26,964 fresh Covid cases, which is 3.2 per cent higher than yesterday figures (26,115).  The country also reported 383 deaths in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate - number of positive cases identified per 100 - stands at 1.69 per cent.  The

Bangladesh sees 1,562 Covid cases, 26 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Tuesday (Sep 21) recorded 26 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,277. Besides, 1,562 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reports 26,115 Covid cases, 252 deaths in 24 hrs

India added 26,115 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday taking the total tally of the infections to 3,35,04,534, while the active cases declined to 3,09,575, the lowest in 184 days, according to the Union Health Ministry. The death count climbed to 4,45,385 with 252 related fatalities,

Bangladesh sees 1,555 Covid cases, 26 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Monday (Sep 20) recorded 26 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,251. Besides, 1,555 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to

India reports 30,256 Covid cases, 295 deaths in last 24-hr

India logged 30,256 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, which is 1.6 per cent lower than yesterday's cases (30,773). The country also reported 295 deaths during the time. The active cases have declined to 3,18,181 comprising 0.95 per cent of the total infections, the lowest

Bangladesh sees 1,383 Covid cases, 43 deaths in 24-hr

Bangladesh on Sunday (Sep 19) recorded 43 deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours raising the number of total fatalities to 27,225. Besides, 1,383 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, raising the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to