In all, 10 individuals have been given doses, including a farmer, PG students and an employee of a private organizations. “All the 10 volunteers are normal. They were examined under the routine check -up and were found fit and healthy,” said chief administrative officer of Rana Hospital, Venkatesh Chaturvedi. … [Read more...] about Three women part of coronavirus vaccine trial
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US signs $1 billion vaccine deal with Johnson & Johnson
In this file photo the Johnson & Johnson logo is seen above an entrance to a building at their campus in Irvine, California on August 28, 2019. The US government on August 5, 2020 announced a new $1 billion investment in a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Johnson & Johnson, guaranteeing 100 million doses. J&J, via its subsidiary Janssen, had already received $456 million in March. The new money will allow the company to ramp up production so that doses are ready for shipping if and when the drug receives regulatory approval./ Photo: Mark RALSTON / AFP J&J, via its subsidiary Janssen, had already received $456 million in March. … [Read more...] about US signs $1 billion vaccine deal with Johnson & Johnson
Moderna vaccine candidate protects mice from Covid-19, finds study
The findings by scientists, including those from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in the US, show that the vaccine, known as mRNA-1273, induced neutralising antibodies in mice when given as two intramuscular injections of a 1-microgramme (mcg) dose three weeks apart. … [Read more...] about Moderna vaccine candidate protects mice from Covid-19, finds study
Human trials of coronavirus vaccine set to begin in Indonesia
Erick Thohir, Indonesia’s minister for state-owned enterprises, sought to reassure the public this week, saying that Bio Farma would be ready by year-end to produce 250 million doses a year should the Sinovac vaccine prove successful. [L4N2F635B] … [Read more...] about Human trials of coronavirus vaccine set to begin in Indonesia
China firm to make 100 million doses of potential UK Covid-19 vaccine by 2020 end
Shenzhen Kangtai is one of China’s biggest vaccine makers, with shots against diseases such as pneumonia and measles. Many of its products employ more sophisticated techniques, including genetic engineering. It’s also a major supplier of hepatitis B vaccine. … [Read more...] about China firm to make 100 million doses of potential UK Covid-19 vaccine by 2020 end
