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The resurgence of the virus in Europe
There are many arguable reasons for Europe to open up its tourist attractions and its borders amidst the unsettling phase of virus spread. The...
India’s growing loneliness epidemic and how to tackle it
At first glance, it would appear that it is more unlikely for a country like India having a population so dense and where something...
Who should receive the COVID vaccine first in India
The discussion and debate around who should receive the vaccine first once it is out is perplexed. In its truest sense, it is a...
Coronavirus: Commission expands talks to a fifth company
The European Commission has today concluded exploratory talks with Moderna to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19. Moderna is the fifth company with which...
Stronger Risk Management on Health and Water Disasters in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic
Stronger and more integrated risk management is needed on health and water-related disasters in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, experts heard...
China post-covid situation
As the first country to be engulfed in the COVID-19 pandemic, China is several weeks ahead of many other countries on the “curve” of...
Commission concludes talks to secure future coronavirus vaccine for Europeans
The European Commission has concluded exploratory talks with a pharmaceutical company to purchase a potential vaccine against COVID-19. The envisaged contract with Sanofi-GSK* would...
European Commission strengthens support for treatment through convalescent plasma
European Commission has invited more than 200 blood-collection services around the EU to apply for funding for the purchase of plasmapheresis equipment, i.e. equipment...
No end in sight to COVID crisis, and its impact will last for ‘decades to come’
Expressing “appreciation for WHO and partners’ COVID-19 pandemic response efforts”, the emergency committee convened by the UN health agency’s chief, made it clear that there is not yet...
Proof of Concept for Sharing Rare Disease Data Across Borders Is Crucial Step for Diagnoses
Those who contracted COVID-19 are experiencing what it's like to have a condition that is difficult to diagnose without clear treatment options. This is...