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COVID-19 vaccines, if developed in India, need antibody response in at least 50% cases for approval

By Administrator_India Capital Sands According to the draft guidelines for the development of COVID-19 vaccines, a vaccine developed in India should prove that at least 50 percent of those administered with the vaccine are protected from the virus to get an approval. For vaccines that are being developed outside India, the authorisation will be provided […]

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India reports record daily jump of 62,538 COVID-19 cases, takes total to 2.03 million

By Administrator_India Capital Sands   India on Friday reported a record daily jump of 62,538 coronavirus infections, taking the country’s total to 2.03 million, the health ministry said. The country became the third nation to record more than 2 million cases of the novel coronavirus, behind the United States and Brazil, as infections spread further […]

Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks International

Brazil’s Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks

By Administrator_India Capital Sands Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic and defying medical experts, even as the virus has killed more than 66,000 people in his country. The right-wing populist gave the news to reporters at his official residence […]

China's factory activity expands, but job losses quicken amid weak exports Economy

China’s factory activity expands, but job losses quicken amid weak exports

By Administrator_India Capital Sands China’s factory activity grew at a faster clip in June after the government lifted coronavirus lockdown measures and ramped up support steps, but the health crisis continues to pressure exports and jobs, a private business survey showed on Wednesday. The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 51.2 last month, the […]

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UK PM Johnson under fire over handling of coronavirus crisis

  • April 22, 2020
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By Ritu, Capital Sands   British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday faced a call for an inquiry into his government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis after failing to fully explain partial death data, limited testing or the lack of equipment for hospitals. The novel coronavirus outbreak, the worst health crisis since the 1918 influenza […]

China calls for stronger testing regime to detect coronavirus China COVID19

China calls for stronger testing regime to detect coronavirus

By Administrator_India Capital Sands China’s health authority called for a stronger and more rigorous testing regime to ensure that the new coronavirus does not escape detection, whether in travellers arriving from abroad or from other parts of the country. All localities must improve their testing capabilities, including those at border crossings, and report any epidemic […]

Germany Readies Virus App; China’s Economy Slumped in 1Q Global

Germany Readies Virus App; China’s Economy Slumped in 1Q

By Administrator_India Capital Sands China’s gross domestic product plunged 6.8% in the first quarter, its first drop since data was gathered in 1992. Germany readies a coronavirus tracing app. Gilead Sciences’ shares soared after hours as the American biotechnology company reported positive clinical trial results for its drug to treat the virus, while Boeing announced it […]