Sign up here for GlobalData's free bi-weekly Covid-19 report on the latest information your industry needs to know.US-based immunotherapy company PDS Biotechnology has partnered with Brazilian biotechnology firm Farmacore Biotechnology to jointly develop a Covid-19 vaccine.

The vaccine candidate, Versamune-CoV-2FC (PDS0204), is based on PDS Biotechnology’s immune-activating Versamune platform, integrating a recombinant fusion protein of SARS-CoV-2 developed by Farmacore to be recognised by the human immune system.

The vaccine is expected to rapidly trigger neutralising antibodies, killer T-cells and memory T-cells against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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IIT Delhi, National Chemical Laboratory working on home-based testing kits for covid-19

NEW DELHI : Home-based COVID-19 testing kits could soon be a reality with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune working on an alternative testing method which can not only be performed by individuals at home but will also deliver quick results.The collaborative project with the NCL, which comes under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has also received financial support from Microsoft India and is expected to be ready in a month's time.According to the team, the project aims to develop an ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immunoassay) based diagnostic serological assay against COVID-19.

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COVID-19 recovered patients exceed active cases by over 1 lakh: Health ministry

NEW DELHI : The gap between recoveries and active cases of COVID-19 has crossed 1,00,000, the Union health ministry said on Sunday as coronavirus cases in India mounted to 5,28,859 and the death toll rose to 16,095.The recovered cases have exceeded the active cases by 1,06,661 as on Saturday, the ministry said.A total of 3,09,712 patients have been cured of COVID-19 so far with 13,832 patients having recovered in the last 24 hours, it said."The recovery rate is 58.56 per cent amongst COVID-19 patients," the ministry said. "The graded, pre-emptive and pro-active steps taken by the Government of India along with the states and UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 are showing encouraging results," it said in a

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Chinese firm says coronavirus vaccine candidate shows promise in human test

BEIJING : China National Biotec Group (CNBG) said on Sunday that early human test results for a coronavirus vaccine candidate suggested it could be safe and effective, the second vaccine candidate from the firm to show encouraging results in a clinical trial.The experimental shot, developed by a Beijing-based unit of CNBG, has induced high-level antibodies in all the inoculated participants in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial involving 1,120 healthy people, according to preliminary data of the trial, CNBG said in a posting on the social media platform WeChat, without disclosing specific readings.Chinese companies and researchers have been allowed to test eight vaccine candidates in humans at home and abroad, making China a major front-runner in

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Battling Covid-19: The 'terrifying' reality of ICU

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Covid-19: Mortuary witnessed 'major increase' in bodies

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What doctors have learned about fighting coronavirus

What doctors have learned about fighting COVID-19:Patients are at increased risk of blood clots, and blood thinning agents can help"Proning" - putting patients on their stomachs to relieve pressure on the lungs - can stave off the need for mechanical ventilation.Besides the respiratory system and lungs, the coronavirus can attack many other organs, including the heart, liver, kidneys, and brain.The most promising treatments so far seem to be the anti-viral remdesivir; dexamethasone, a steroid to treat the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19; and plasma donated by patients who have antibodies to the disease.More widespread testing and quicker results helps relieve pressure on hospitals.Information-sharing among health professionals

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Inside Ireland's Covid Battle: The stories behind the numbers

The statistics of the pandemic tell a scientific story, but each number represents a unique human tale too.

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US tops 2.5 million Covid-19 cases as infections surge

The United States has surpassed 2.5 million coronavirus cases, as efforts to reopen the world's economic powerhouse were dramatically set back by a surge of new infections in states such as Florida.

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RTÉ Investigates: Inside Ireland's Covid Battle

It's Saturday 29 February 2020 and the RTÉ Nine News announces Ireland has its first case of Covid-19.

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NRIs in the US: Covid leaves 40% of them worried about financial stability

Indian-Americans have had financial impact on their job and internship, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said in a report on Saturday.According to the report which is based on a recent COVID-19 survey, one in six tested positive or know a family member of the Indian community member who tested positive.

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Safe summer travels during COVID-19

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Covid-19 disrupted business models of insurance companies

Kolkata: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted business models of insurance companies, which have seen degrowth, IFFCO-TOKIO General Insurance said on Saturday"In a situation like this when everything is uncertain, insurance has become critical.

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Amanda Kloots reveals Nick Cordero 'had a better week' amid ongoing COVID-19 battle

Amanda Kloots has been keeping her followers on Instagram updated on her husband Nick Cordero, 41, as he continues to battle COVID-19 complications.And following a visit toLos Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Friday, the 38-year-old revealed that Nick 'had a better week this week than last which is great.''He started off the morning with some blood pressure issues but by the time I left his blood pressure medication was decreased in half and it seems like he's doing really great again, so that is good,' explained Kloots in her Instagram Story post.

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Florida hits grim new record of nearly 10,000 coronavirus infections in 24 hours

Nearly 10,000 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Florida in the last 24 hours, breaking the state's record for a second day in a row.

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India's covid-19 fight people-driven: PM Narendra Modi

WASHINGTON : India's fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic is driven by its people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, attributing the "success" against the pandemic to the implementation the nationwide lockdown in its initial phase.In an address during the virtual meeting of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Saturday, Modi said COVID-19 had been used as an opportunity to work towards making the country self-reliant.This is for the first time that an Indian prime minister addressed the annual meeting of the AAPI, a representative body of more than 80,000 Indian-American doctors in the US.Sharing statistics of various countries, Modi said India had performed much better in the fight against the

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Delhi govt begins serological survey to assess extent of coronavirus spread as cases cross 80K mark

NEW DELHI : Authorities in Delhi on Saturday started a mammoth task of conducting a serological survey to comprehensively analyse the spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases in the national capital crossed the 80,000 mark.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal acknowledged that since there was a shortage of beds in hospitals for COVID-19 patients in the first week of June, the death toll due to coronavirus had started rising in the national capital, but asserted that there is no such deficiency as of now.Addressing an online briefing, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that there is no shortage of beds for COVID-19 patients in Delhi as of now, saying his government has significantly raised the number of beds in the past one month and

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Canada’s coronavirus cases rise past 103K as Ontario sets testing record

coronavirus cases grew by 234 on Saturday while eight deaths were reported, all from Ontario.The country now has over 103,000 cases of COVID-19. More than 8,500 people have died, with nearly 5,500 of them in Quebec.

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4 new cases of COVID-19

Today there are four new cases of COVID-19 at the border. There continue to be no cases in the community.

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Watch Dwayne Johnson Host Star-Studded Global Citizen Concert for Communities Hit Hard by COVID-19

Shakira, Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and Chloe x Halle are just some of the stars set to perform at Global Citizen and the European Commission's Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Concert. The virtual concert, hosted by Dwayne Johnson, seeks to highlight the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on marginalized communities.

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No seasonal variation in Covid, immunisation only defence: Harvard scholar

NEW DELHI : SARS-COV-2 has not shown any seasonal pattern so far, although higher incidence and caseloads are seen in areas with temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius and low humidity.

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Brazil reaches deal to produce Oxford Covid-19 vaccine

Brazil, the nation with the second-highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths, reached a deal with the U.K. to produce the Covid-19 vaccine that’s been developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca Plc.Brazil will spend $287 million to buy vaccine doses and ingredients for as many as 100 million shots that it will be able to produce locally with the technology transfer, Health Ministry Executive Secretary Elcio Franco said at a press conference in Brasilia today.The first order, regardless of the final results of the vaccine clinical trials, will cost Brazil $127 million, Franco said.

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States roll back reopening plans as U.S. COVID-19 cases surge

In the U.S., Florida and Texas are once again shutting down many public spaces – including bars and beaches – as COVID-19 cases rapidly rise in those states and 30 others across the country. Jennifer Johnson reports.

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How waste water could provide clues for COVID-19 research

A faster way to detect clusters of COVID-19 infections in the population is critical to prepare for the pandemic’s second wave.

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Gia Gunn Thinks COVID-19 is a 'Hoax'

Gia Gunn is sharing her thoughts on the coronavirus pandemic.

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New industries created during disruption': Salesforce's Kamal Kanth on Covid

Kamal Kanth, regional vice president of Salesforce... moreKamal Kanth, regional vice president of Salesforce India, commented on how micro, small and medium enterprises should respond to the Covid-19 crisis.

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69 new COVID-19 cases in Alberta Saturday; numbers up at Calgary condo and Edmonton hospital outbreaks

COVID-19 confirmed on Saturday, bringing active numbers to 520 provincially.The Edmonton and Calgary zones are now close in case numbers: Edmonton zone still has the highest rate, with 228 active cases. Calgary zone currently sits at 221 cases.In the rest of the province, there are 36 cases in the North zone, 31 in the South zone and two in the Central zone.

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Edmonton man develops crowd-reporting app for COVID-19 social distancing

COVID-19, hoping to help people better prepare themselves for social distancing as the province continues to reopen.“Any locations — restaurants, coffee shops, malls, to parks and dog parks.”The app is called CoExist and Lee thought it would be a useful tool for those concerned about exposure during the pandemic.“Especially now we’re reopening,” he said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I think there’s a huge need for it, just because before you leave the house, you’d like to know how crowded a location is.” iOS update will allow ABTraceTogether app to work in background on iPhones Here’s how it works:Users drop a pin wherever they are then select how crowded that particular place is on a scale of

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David Beckham Encourages People To Continue Calling On World Leaders To Invest In A COVID-19 Vaccine During ‘Global Goal’ Concert

David Beckham is showing his support for those who are calling on world leaders to invest in a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Winnipeg cycling, pedestrian routes extended to September

The routes see stretches of roads closed to vehicles travelling more than a block from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, to allow room for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Standardized procedure for broad-based testing for SARS-CoV-2 in congregate settings: Considerations for health departments and healthcare providers

Overview of Testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and provided interim considerations for facility-wide testing in specific settings.

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Coronavirus: Duchess Kate Middleton plants garden during children’s hospice visit

Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton visited a children’s hospice in Norwich, England on Thursday to meet with families and plant a garden alongside those staying at the centre, supporting what she’s called “amazing” work made even more difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Rural areas in U.S. see uptick in coronavirus outbreaks as country’s cases surge

Actual U.S. coronavirus cases may be 20 million, officials suggest Idaho and Oklahoma have seen similarly large percentage increases, albeit from low starting points.

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Coronavirus: U.S. expected not to make EU list of countries whose citizens can visit Europe

The European Union is close to finalizing its list of countries whose citizens will be allowed back into Europe when it lifts its COVID-19 travel restrictions in July and the U.S. is expected not to make the list as case numbers in the country continue to rise.

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South Korea has entered its 2nd wave of coronavirus. What can Canada learn?

South Korea became the first country to officially announce a second wave of the novel coronavirus after a recent resurgence of cases.Jeong Eun-kyeong, director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a briefing Monday the new wave stemmed from multiple nightclub visits during a holiday weekend in early May, and is concentrated in the greater Seoul region, an area which had previously seen few cases despite its dense population.“In the metropolitan area, we believe that the first wave was from March to April, as well as February to March,” Jeong said.

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Gia Gunn Apologizes For Calling COVID-19 A ‘Hoax’

“Drag Race” star Gia Gunn is apologizing for past comments where she called the COVID-19 pandemic a “hoax”.

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Austin Public Health investigating party of 300 teenagers in Lakeway

LAKEWAY, Texas - Austin Public Health is investigating a party held in Lakeway last weekend where 300 teenagers reportedly attended.APH says some of the teens were awaiting test results for COVID-19 at the time of the party and have now received positive results. Health officials are working on contact tracing now.

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Sickboy Podcast to host first-ever virtual live show

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I couldn’t even begin to scratch the surface with all of the challenges we’ve faced,” said Saunders. “It’s the most interesting thing to sit back and look at how much has happened since … the last day I was out in public.”The pandemic has also altered how the trio puts together the podcast.

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Coronavirus: Trudeau pledges $120M towards development of COVID-19 treatments, vaccine

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Global Goal: Unite for our Future, a virtual summit of world leaders, activists and celebrities, on Saturday, along with a pledge that Canada would contribute $120 million to the World Health Organization’s Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, which is described as a global collaboration to accelerate the development, production and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines.

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Saskatchewan reports 6 new coronavirus cases as single-day testing soars above 1,000

coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the provincial total to 777.Health officials say all new cases are in the far north. More campsites open at Saskatchewan provincial parks Active cases have taken a small dip after seven more people recovered from the virus, bringing total recoveries to 661.There are 103 active cases in the province, down from 105 on Friday, which marked the highest level of active cases in a month.The majority of the active cases — 56 — are in the far north, with 35 in the south region, eight in Saskatoon and four in the north.

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Possible COVID-19 exposure at Vancouver strip club

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“As long as they remain healthy and do not develop symptoms, there is no need to self-isolate and they should continue with their usual daily activities.” B.C.

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Williams' stoppage time goal lifts Courage over Thorns 2-1

HERRIMAN, Utah – Lynn Williams scored in stoppage time and the North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 in the opening game of the National Women's Soccer League's Challenge Cup tournament on Saturday. The NWSL is the first professional team sport to return amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Todd matches Johnson's 61 to take the lead at Travelers

CROMWELL, Conn. – Brendon Todd and Dustin Johnson each shot career-low 61s at the Travelers Championship on Saturday, leaving Todd with a two-stroke lead over the 2016 U.S. Open champion.

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Millions of Yemeni children face threat of starvation as aid dries up amid COVID-19: UNICEF

coronavirus pandemic sweeps across war-torn Yemen amid a “huge” drop in humanitarian aid funding, the U.N. children’s agency warned Friday.The stark prediction comes in a new UNICEF report, “Yemen five years on: Children, conflict and COVID-19.” It said the number of malnourished Yemeni children could reach 2.4 million by the end of the year, a 20 per cent increase in the current figure.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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