The era of anti-COVID pills begins
US pharma giants Merck and Pfizer have announced encouraging results for oral drugs, while an anti-depressant has also shown promise
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China’s new Covid drugs showing good results
Drug researchers in China are making progress with several antibody drugs, which neutralize the virus
Hong Kong detects potentially faster spreading Delta plus variant in incoming passenger
The case involved a 62-year-old man who flew from United Kingdom to Hong Kong
Horse hyperimmune antibody may help fight Covid-19: Study
A team of Brazilian researchers has found that antibody fragments produced in horses may be an efficient approach to combat Covid-19.
Pandemic claimed 2.3m restaurant jobs in India, but tripled delivery business
As many as one in four restaurants shut down in the country because of the pandemic
China grapples with Covid-19 outbreak
Most cases were caused by a Delta variant that came through tourism.
Several virus victims ‘unclaimed’ in Penang morgue
Some of those who succumbed to the pandemic have no loved ones who are willing to step forward to claim the bodies.
Russia reports COVID-19 variant believed to be more contagious than Delta
It is possible that the AY.4.2 variant will spread widely and replace the Delta variant eventually, the report said.
What is the ‘delta plus’ variant of the coronavirus?
Scientists are monitoring the delta-related variant — known as AY.4.2. — to see if it might spread more easily or be more deadly.
China pledges international pandemic aid
Producers of medical goods urged to meet demand from affected countries. China has pledged to do its best to offer aid to countries and international organisations affected by…