Infectious Disease Control

LEAD Horizon: How travelers in Austria gargle against the corona virus

Austrian success model with gold standard tests is possible worldwide VIENNA, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vienna got through the pandemic better in comparison to other European cities - thanks to a specially developed PCR test by the Austrian company LEAD Horizon, which is already used in 13 ...

2021-09-27 09:00 2979

Results from Novavax NanoFlu Influenza Vaccine Phase 3 Clinical Trial Published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases

- Pivotal Phase 3 trial achieved all primary endpoints, demonstrating non-inferiority to a leading U.S.-licensed quadrivalent influenza vaccine - NanoFlu™ vaccine candidate induced significantly enhanced cell-mediated immune responses - NanoFlu was well-tolerated with a comparable safety profile...

2021-09-24 08:47 5530

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In the news release, pHOXBIO Announces Breakthrough Clinical Trial Results Concluding Prophylactic Nasal Spray Prevents Infection from SARS-CoV-2, issued Sept. 22, 2021 by pHOXBIO over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the hyperlinks have been revised. The complete, corrected releas...

2021-09-24 02:42 2548

Novavax and Serum Institute of India Announce Submission to World Health Organization for Emergency Use Listing of Novavax' COVID-19 Vaccine

* Novavax and Serum Institute of India file regulatory submission for World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing of Novavax' recombinant nanoparticle protein-based COVID-19 vaccine GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company dedic...

2021-09-23 21:59 7494

BioVaxys Prepares for Groundbreaking Study on reduced ACE2 binding capabilities of Hapten-modified SARS-CoV-2 proteins

- Potential for superior tolerability to mRNA and Adenovirus Vector vaccines - Production Agreement signed with Millipore-Sigma for SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Supply VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BioVaxys Technology Corp. (CSE: BIOV) (FRA: 5LB) (OTCQB: BVAXF) ("BioVaxys" or "Company"), a...

2021-09-23 15:00 6230

INOVIO Receives Regulatory Authorization to Conduct Phase 3 Efficacy Trial of its COVID-19 DNA Vaccine Candidate, INO-4800, in Mexico

News follows recent regulatory authorizations to proceed with the trial in Brazil and the Philippines INOVIO and partner Advaccine are collaborating on the global Phase 3 trial in regions underserved by COVID-19 vaccines; to focus onLatin America, Asia, and Africa PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 2...

2021-09-22 20:00 5692

Significantly Improved Safety Profile and Metabolism of Remdesivir Observed Due to Encapsulation in NanoViricides Drug Candidate Enabling Potential Highly Effective Pan-Coronavirus Antiviral Drug

SHELTON, Conn., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoViricides, Inc. (NYSE American: NNVC) (the "Company"), a leader in the development of highly effective antiviral therapies based on a novel nanomedicines technology, reported today on the significant advantages gained by remdesivir encapsulation ...

2021-09-22 18:45 5992

The International Standard Proposed by Experts from BMC Medical in Terms of High-flow Respiratory Therapy Equipment Officially Released

BEIJING, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The international standard for high-flow respiratory therapy equipment (standard number: ISO 80601-2-90:2021) proposed by BMC Medical standardization technical experts has been formally released recently on the official websites of the International Organiz...

2021-09-22 15:00 3403

FII Institute Launches Global Infectious Diseases Index

FII Institute launched a unique global index that uses groundbreaking technology to track infectious diseases and transform how the world reacts to future crises. The Global Infectious Diseases Index was developed by FII Institute in partnership with Accenture and Metabiota. Metabiota's risk so...

2021-09-21 23:19 3588

Novavax to Participate in Fireside Chat at Devex @ UNGA 76

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Novavax, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVAX), a biotechnology company developing and commercializing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today announced thatJohn J. Trizzino, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Busin...

2021-09-21 04:46 7803

P&G partners with Philippine Red Cross for COVID-19 Bakuna Buses in CALABARZON

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines continues stepping up as a force for good by supporting the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) mission to assist in the government's national COVID-19 vaccination program.

2021-09-20 15:09 2882

Experts Call on World Leaders to Commit to a Global Plan of Attack on COVID at Summit

More Than 60 Leading Organizations Across Civil Society, Academia, Philanthropy, Health, and Social Enterprise Define a 6-Point Plan to End the Global COVID-19 Crisis SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, hosted by the United States , world leaders will gather virtually for theGlobal...

2021-09-20 12:00 2463

New Zealand's Cancer Organisations Warn Of COVID Pandemic-led Drop In Cancer Being Diagnosed And Treated

* Growing concern that people are reluctant to see their doctor about troubling symptoms during current uncertain period. This follows last year's lockdown which saw a decline in diagnosis of cancer across Aotearoa.[1]  * Around 9,000 New Zealanders die of cancer every year.[2]  * New campai...

2021-09-20 06:00 2071

SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A inactivated by zinc-embedded nylon fabric

A paper published in ACS Applied Materials Interfaces details effectiveness, describes protocol for future testing HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- An international team of scientists and engineers from theUniversity of Cambridge, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, ResInnova Lab...

2021-09-18 04:53 5069

Key milestone: DHL delivers 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses

* 1 billion vaccine doses shipped to more than 160 countries in the fight against COVID-19 sinceDecember 2020 * Smooth management and execution of different supply chain set-ups * Planning essential to identify and prevent future health emergencies SINGAPORE, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C...

2021-09-16 16:00 16029

Sputnik V Demonstrates 97.2% Efficacy And High Safety Profile Against COVID During The Vaccination Campaign In Belarus

MOSCOW, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF, Russia's sovereign wealth fund) announces the real world data of the Ministry of Health of theRepublic of Belarus on the Russian Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine confirming its high efficacy during the vaccination campai...

2021-09-15 16:00 1773

iGene Laboratory donates 25,000 SARS-CoV-2 PCR Kits to Indonesia

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iGene Laboratory Pte. Ltd donates 25,000 SARS-CoV-2 PCR Kits toIndonesia to assist the government of the Republic ofIndonesia in managing the COVID-19 disease outbreak. The occasion was marked with a symbolic hand-over ceremony at the Republic of Indonesi...

2021-09-15 10:22 2875

Humanforce Releases Solution to Help Employers Manage COVID-19 Vaccination Policies

SYDNEY, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As increasing vaccination rates become a primary path towards reopeningAustralia, local workers are indicating a preference to work in environments where their colleagues are vaccinated. To assist businesses in managing complex workplace vaccination issues,H...

2021-09-15 07:00 2622

Jemincare group has completed the Phase I clinical trial of its anti-SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody JMB2002

SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, Jemincare group has declared that it has completed phase I clinical trial of self-developed novel coronavirus specific neutralizing antibody (Project code: JMB2002). The clinical trial of JMB2002 was stated in January 2021. A single-center, rand...

2021-09-14 11:43 3913

Gates Foundation's Annual Goalkeepers Report Finds Stark Disparities in COVID-19 Impacts

New data reveals world stepped up to prevent worst-case scenarios from happening; spotlights need for long-term investments to ensure an equitable recovery and continued progress toward the Global Goals SEATTLE, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today launched it...

2021-09-14 11:00 3222
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