The other vaccine is a joint project between AstraZeneca and Oxford University currently in late-stage trials. Morrison said Monday that CSL will manufacture that vaccine as well for distribution in Australia, and that he expects 3.8 million doses to be available in January or February 2021. … [Read more...] about WHO: World Must Learn from COVID, Prepare for Next Pandemic
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WHO to Review International Health Regulations During Pandemic
The IHR were last revised in 2005 and grew out of the response to deadly epidemics that once overran Europe. They provide a framework by which nations can respond to an international health emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic, and they define countries’ rights and obligations in handling emergencies that have the potential to cross borders. … [Read more...] about WHO to Review International Health Regulations During Pandemic
Global Death Toll from COVID-19 Pandemic Reaches 900,000
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Wednesday his government will launch an ambitious program to test at least half a million people daily for COVID-19, with the results back within minutes. The prime minister said he hoped the “moonshot” program -- a reference to the 1960s-era American manned lunar program -- will be in place before the end of the year, and would return Britain to some sort of normality and grant more freedom to those who test negative for the coronavirus. … [Read more...] about Global Death Toll from COVID-19 Pandemic Reaches 900,000
ITC AGM: 40 new products launched in COVID-19 pandemic, gearing up for ‘next normal’: Chairman Sanjiv Puri
FMCG-Others Segment delivered comparable revenue growth of 19 percent, whilst Segment EBITDA demonstrated strong growth of 42 percent during the period. This was driven by revenue growth of 34 percent in Staples, Convenience Foods and Health & Hygiene products, which represent 75 percent of the portfolio. … [Read more...] about ITC AGM: 40 new products launched in COVID-19 pandemic, gearing up for ‘next normal’: Chairman Sanjiv Puri
Committee to file report on the economic impact of the pandemic
Constituted in May, the committee includes 24 members drawn from various fields of activity such as academia, industry, development finance and banking, in addition to officials of the State government. Nearly a dozen sub-committees were formed with each dealing with assigned subjects. … [Read more...] about Committee to file report on the economic impact of the pandemic
