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What is mRNA Technology used in COVID-19 vaccines for the first time?
On November 16, 2020, Moderna, a US Biotech firm announced that its COVID-19 vaccines are 94.5% effective. The announcement comes in days after Pfizer released results showing 90% effectiveness in its own vaccine. Both the companies use mRNA technology in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
COVAXIN of Bharat Biotech enters Phase III trials: Largest COVID-19 clinical trial of India
On November 16, 2020 the Bharat Biotech announced the commencement of Phase III trials of COVAXIN vaccines in India. The trials will involve 26,000 volunteers. It is to be held in partnership with the Indian Council of Medical Research. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 chaired by Dr V K Paul met for the first time
The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID 19 met for the first time on August 13 to discuss regarding the delivery of vaccines in the country. They mainly discussed the conceptualization and implementation mechanisms for the creation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
US partners with Moderna for 100 million doses of Covid19 vaccine
Moderna Inc has announced that the US government has secured 100 million doses of a novel coronavirus vaccine, mRNA-1273, developed by this biotechnology company. This is part of the US Government’s goal of security early access to the safe and ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
WHO warns about a New and Dangerous phase of COVID-19
Following reports of relaxation in lockdown by various major economies around the world, on 19th June 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that this could lead to a new and dangerous phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. As people ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
US Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: First to show positive response
The COVID-19 Vaccine by a US based firm Moderna has become the first to show positive results. The vaccine is considered as huge success because, it is the first vaccine which has generated antibodies against the virus. Highlights Around 8 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020