As scientists question whether the presence, or absence, of antibodies to the novel coronavirus can reliably determine immunity, some are looking to a different component of the immune system, known as T cells, for their role in protecting people in the pandemic.
In a bid to put clinical trials of the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine in top gear, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Thursday joined hands with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL).
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday kept partial restrictions in the capital for another two weeks as he tries to contain the spread of the new coronavirus while reducing the pandemic's economic damage.
The UAE will reopen mosques and other places of worship at 30 per cent capacity, a top official has announced. Friday prayers will remain suspended in the country.
Scientists hope to get an answer on whether a vaccine works as early as this October. Developing a Covid-19 vaccine in record time will be tough. Producing enough to end the pandemic will be the biggest medical manufacturing feat in history.