Coronavirus Vaccine: Oxford University begins human trials; first patients injected
Apr 24, 2020, 08:49 AM ISTThe first human trial in Europe of a coronavirus vaccine has begun in Oxford.
The first human trial in Europe of a coronavirus vaccine has begun in Oxford.
After 47 fresh cases of coronavirus were reported in Rajasthan, the total number of cases in the state surged to 1935. According to the state's health department, out of 47 cases, 20 in Jodhpur, 12 in Jaipur, 10 in Nagaur, 2 each in Hanumangarh and Kota and 1 in Ajmer were reported. Meanwhile, Jaipur had the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 737 confirmed infections.
The global death toll due to novel coronavirus has crossed 2,60,000-mark; while the total number of cases has reached 2,637,414. As of 6:30 am today, the worldwide death toll due to COVID-19 was recorded as 1,84,204. In India, the novel coronavirus has claimed 681 lives by far, as the nation sees a rise in the number of positive cases on a daily basis. Indiatvnews.com brings to you the latest breaking news updates as well as live updates on coronavirus pandemic, as on April 23, 2020.
As researchers and health experts across the world are sparing no effort to tackle the deadly coronavirus, Swiss scientists have developed an optical biosensor which according to them can quickly and reliably detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
As the number of cases of coronavirus is rising exponentially, the UK will begin human trials of a coronavirus vaccine on Thursday. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that the government's strategy for fighting the virus has succeeded.
The global deaths due to the deadly novel coronavirus have reached to 1,77,608 on early Wednesday. This brings the total number of cases across the globe to 2,556, 512. According to John Hopkins University, the US has recorded more than 8,00,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 44,845 deaths so far. Nearly 40,000 new cases reported between Monday 8:30 pm local time, and Tuesday at the same time.
Coronavirus Live Updates: The global death toll due to novel coronavirus has crossed 1,70,000-mark; while the total number of cases has reached 2,481,026. As on 6:30 am today, the worldwide death toll due to COVID-19 was recorded as 1,70,423. In India, the novel coronavirus has claimed 559 lives by far, as the nation sees a rise in the number of positive cases on a daily basis.
There could soon be a shortage of medicines in India as the COVID-19 outbreak just hit nearly 55 crucial pharmaceutical facilities that are part of Asia's largest pharma hub in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The operation in these facilities has been suspended for a period of 9 days to contain the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus Live Updates: The global death toll due to novel coronavirus has crossed 1,65,000-mark; while the total number of cases has reached 2,407,294. As on 6:30 am today, the worldwide death toll due to COVID-19 was recorded as 165,049. In India, the novel coronavirus has claimed 519 lives by far, as the nation sees a rise in the number of positive cases on a daily basis.
A nine-month-old infant is among the youngest to be contracted with the deadly disease in Uttarakhand. It is reported that the infant contracted the infection from his father after he returned from a Tablighi Jamaat congregation.
Fifty-three new coronavirus cases have surfaced in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Saturday out of which 44 belong to the Tablighi Jamaat. A total of 98 Jamaat members were tested after a 14-day quarantine period out of which 44 now have tested positive for novel coronavirus.
As coronavirus positive cases continue to surge across countries, scientists at Oxford University are likely to begin human trials of a potential vaccine for coronavirus next week.
The number of cases of coronavirus in Rajasthan rose to 1229 on Saturday. According to the Health Ministry, among the total people infected, 183 have recovered and 11 have passed away. Meanwhile, Jaipur has the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 485 confirmed infections.
After 32 fresh cases in West Bengal, the total number of cases in the state rose to 287 on Saturday. Till now, among the total people infected, 55 have recovered and 10 have passed away. Meanwhile, Kolkata had the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 105 confirmed infections.
Coronavirus Live Updates: The global death toll due to novel coronavirus has crossed 1,54,000-mark; while the total number of cases has reached 2,250,119. As on 6:45 am today, the worldwide death toll due to COVID-19 was recorded as 154,241. In India, the novel coronavirus has claimed 452 lives by far, as the nation sees a rise in the number of positive cases on a daily basis.
Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases in India, the Ministry of External Affair informed on Thursday that 6.5 lakhs medical kits will reach India soon. The Ministry also informed the Indian Embassies in Beijing and Guangzhou played a key role in this deal.
The Union Government has allowed health insurance policy holders to defer payment of their renewal premium falling due during the period of the lockdown that has now been extended till May 3.
Around 400 Pakistani prisoners have been released from jails across the United Arab Emirates in view of the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed 28 lives and infected over 4,900 people in the Gulf kingdom so far.
Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. Before the introduction of measles vaccine in 1963 and widespread vaccination, major epidemics occurred approximately every 2-3 years and measles caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year globally.
Coronavirus Live Updates: The global death toll due to novel coronavirus has crossed 1,26,000-mark; while the total number of cases has reached 1,997,666. As on 6:30 am today, the worldwide death toll due to COVID-19 was recorded as 126,597. In India, the novel coronavirus has claimed 353 lives by far, as the nation sees a rise in the number of positive cases on a daily basis.
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