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RedHill Biopharma's Opaganib Inhibits COVID-19 Variants in Preclinical Study

Opaganib strongly inhibits Beta (South African) and Gamma (Brazilian) COVID-19 variants, further supporting its antiviral activity Opaganib's unique, orally-administered, host-targeted, dual antiviral and anti-inflammatory approach to combatting COVID-19 is also expected to maintain effect agai...

2021-06-28 19:00 12944

BLS International partners with Knowledge Catalyst to issue Digital Health Certificates

SINGAPORE, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BSE and NSE listed (BSE: 540073; NSE: BLS), BLS International, a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with aSingapore-based company, Knowledge Catalyst t...

2021-06-24 08:00 6909

Over One Million Hong Kong Residents Register for Lucky Draw

HONG KONG, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The lucky draw, jointly sponsored by Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation Limited ('NTFCF'), the philanthropic arm of Sino Group, and Chinese Estates Holdings Limited ('Chinese Estates'), has received over one million registrations fromHong Kong residents to...

2021-06-22 20:16 4451

INDICAID(R) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test certified by Cambodia's Ministry of Health for Disease Control

HONG KONG and PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambodia's Ministry of Health has approved INDICAID® COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test for commercialisation as part of the country's efforts in controlling recent spikes of COVID-19 cases in the region. Rapid antigen tests like INDIC...

2021-06-22 10:00 3421

INDICAID(R) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test certified by Cambodia's Ministry of Health for Disease Control

HONG KONG and PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambodia's Ministry of Health has approved INDICAID® COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test for commercialisation as part of the country's efforts in controlling recent spikes of COVID-19 cases in the region. Rapid antigen tests like INDIC...

2021-06-22 09:00 4694

INDICAID(R) COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test certified by Cambodia's Ministry of Health for Disease Control

HONG KONG and PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambodia's Ministry of Health has approved INDICAID® COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test for commercialisation as part of the country's efforts in controlling recent spikes of COVID-19 cases in the region. Rapid antigen tests like INDIC...

2021-06-22 08:00 2242

The Pressing Need for Early Detection of Mucormycosis during COVID-19

DONGGUAN, China, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mucormycosis or black fungus, a devastating infection that soars inIndia during COVID-19 has seized global attention. Recently, the country's mucormycosis cases reached over 57,150 and resulted in54% mortality

2021-06-21 20:00 5727

The Pressing Need for Early Detection of Mucormycosis during COVID-19

International Coalition Formed by Sports-Focused NGOs Seeks to Promote Health Protocol Verification of Venue Operations at Global Scale in Light of COVID-19

NEW YORK, June 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A coalition of some of the world's most prominent non-governmental organizations focused on sports and planetary health announced today that they have joined with the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) to launch a global awareness campaign to adva...

2021-06-19 07:00 3052

CGTN: What does a people-centered philosophy mean for China?

BEIJING, June 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In China's fight against COVID-19, more than 39 million members of the Communist Party ofChina (CPC) fought the virus on the frontline while over 13 million volunteers rendered their services at the community level. Nearly 400 of them laid down their lives i...

2021-06-19 06:05 4778

China and India Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Together: Online Ceremony Held for the Handover of Medical Supplies to Aid India

HONG KONG, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On 11 June 2021, an online ceremony was held for the handover of anti-pandemic supplies to aidIndia. Medical supplies toIndia included 135 oxygen concentrators, 5 ventilators and 3,300 KN95 masks. Present at the event were Tang Guocai, Chinese Consul Gener...

2021-06-18 16:15 3023

Latest testing confirms Viraleze highly effective against Alpha, Beta and Gamma COVID variants

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released today shows thatAustralia's Viraleze™ anti-COVID nasal spray is more than 99.9% effective against three of the four deadliest variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. ...

2021-06-18 14:16 15331

Latest testing confirms Viraleze highly effective against Alpha, Beta and Gamma COVID variants

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New data released today shows thatAustralia's Viraleze™ anti-COVID nasal spray is more than 99.9% effective against three of the four deadliest variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. ...

2021-06-18 14:04 14919

World less peaceful as civil unrest and political instability increases due to COVID-19 pandemic, reveals IEP

LONDON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the launch of the 15th edition of the Global Peace Index from the international think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). Key results * Civil unrest rose globally by 10%, with Belarus recording th...

2021-06-17 12:00 3654

Cigna Survey Confirms Mental Health Services and Support Critical to Global Pandemic Recovery

* Markets with higher COVID-19 vaccination rates report better outlook on health and well-being * Mental health seen as most important influence of whole person health, virtual mental health consultations increased 89 percent since beginning of pandemic * Employees expect more from employer...

2021-06-17 11:38 15743

DoctorOnCall, Pfizer and UOB Malaysia form Malaysia's first tripartite collaboration to improve children's access to pneumococcal vaccine

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DoctorOnCall, Pfizer and UOB Malaysia today jointly launched"ASK4VACCINE", a financing programme that aims to improve children's access to pneumococcal vaccine inMalaysia. The " ASK4VACCINE" programme enables Malaysian parents to give their chi...

2021-06-16 09:00 3632

DoctorOnCall, Pfizer and UOB Malaysia form Malaysia's first tripartite collaboration to improve children's access to pneumococcal vaccine

TCEB: Hybrid Lions Clubs International Convention In Nakhon Ratchasima A Success Against COVID-19 Situation

BANGKOK, June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- TCEB-supported Lions Clubs International Thailand Convention proved a success, attracting over 2,000 attendees nationwide to a hybrid format event the association held for the first time under strict hygiene standards and enhanced sustainability consideratio...

2021-06-15 10:10 3026

TCEB: Hybrid Lions Clubs International Convention In Nakhon Ratchasima A Success Against COVID-19 Situation

BookDoc Seeks Strategic Partnerships for Expansion Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With the COVID-19 pandemic mandating social distancing as the new norm, there has been a clear shift in the methods through which people seek healthcare services. While previously, physical consultations have always been considered superior, m...

2021-06-15 08:34 3941

BookDoc Seeks Strategic Partnerships for Expansion Plan

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates 90% Overall Efficacy and 100% Protection Against Moderate and Severe Disease in PREVENT-19 Phase 3 Trial

* 93% efficacy against predominantly circulating Variants of Concern and Variants of Interest * 91% efficacy in high-risk populations * 100% efficacy against variants "not considered Variants of Concern/Interest" * All COVID-19 hospitalizations/death occurred in the placebo group * Company...

2021-06-15 07:06 6312

LightAir adds distributors in Germany and the UK

STOCKHOLM, June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new distributors have been added to LightAir's network, reflecting investments in key markets inGermany and the United Kingdom. These distributorships are a direct result of a strategic move to offer clean and virus-free air to offices and schools, whi...

2021-06-15 04:13 2223

Viraleze registered for sale in Covid-ravaged India

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- India's vast population will have access from today to the Australian developed anti-COVID nasal spray Viraleze™ following its registration in the country. The announcement...

2021-06-11 15:15 13998