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AstraZeneca vaccine booster shot effective against Omicron: Oxford lab study
The study found that antibody levels against Omicron after the booster shot were higher than antibodies in people who had been infected with and recovered naturally from Covid-19.
Published on Dec 23, 2021 01:19 PM IST
Reuters |
Oxford study reveals Covid vaccines induce lower antibody levels against Omicron
As per a new Oxford study, two doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines induce lower antibody levels against Omicron coronavirus variant
Updated on Dec 14, 2021 02:05 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, London
In a first, US approves AstraZeneca antibody for cases reacting badly to vaccine
The FDA warned the drug Evusheld is “not a substitute for vaccination in individuals for whom Covid-19 vaccination is recommended” and can only be authorized for people who have a weakened immune system or those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, such as a strong allergic reaction.
Published on Dec 09, 2021 07:21 AM IST
AFP |
Britain's Prince Charles to open $1.3 billion new AstraZeneca research centre
- The plans for AstraZeneca's new headquarters and large R&D campus in Cambridge were unveiled in 2013, but its costs and timeframe have exceeded the initial estimate of 330 million pounds and an aimed completion date of 2016.
Updated on Nov 24, 2021 03:41 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Sharangee Dutta, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covishield’s immune response same as UK version of Oxford-AZ jab: Study
Covishield, locally manufactured by Pune based Serum Institute of India (SII) following technology transfer from AstraZeneca, was evaluated in a phase 2/3 immuno-bridging study in India
Updated on Sep 07, 2021 03:03 AM IST
Rhythma Kaul, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
EU and AstraZeneca settle dispute over shortfall in Covid-19 vaccine supply
The European Commission went to court after the firm failed to deliver all of a promised 300 million doses by June 2021, but AstraZeneca will now have until the end of March next year to make up the number.
Published on Sep 03, 2021 05:14 PM IST
AFP |
South Africa may resume use of AstraZeneca vaccine amid Delta variant threat
- Earlier this year, South Africa halted the use of Covishield, a version of AstraZeneca, after a study showed the vaccine provided minimal protection against mild to moderate illness caused by the Beta variant.
Published on Aug 06, 2021 04:07 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
What are the Covid entry rules for travellers to European countries?
- As Europe begins to open up, DW offers a brief recap of what travel restrictions apply within the EU.
Updated on Aug 06, 2021 10:33 AM IST
Deutsche Welle, Delhi
AstraZeneca exploring options for Covid-19 vaccine business
AstraZeneca agreed to work with the University of Oxford on its Covid-19 shot last year despite having no prior vaccine experience, taking on the project with a pledge not to make a profit during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published on Jul 29, 2021 08:46 PM IST
Reuters |
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to work on easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions
Saudi Arabia, which bars direct travel from Pakistan, has only approved the AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines, so anyone arriving without one of those shots is required to quarantine at a cost many Pakistani workers say they cannot afford.
Published on Jul 27, 2021 07:28 PM IST
Reuters |
Thailand switching to Chinese vaccines due to lack of AstraZeneca supplies
Thailand’s latest vaccine strategy is a departure from its original plan of solely relying on Astra vaccine
Published on Jul 19, 2021 04:44 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Shanza Khan, Thailand
Covid-19 travel update: Seoul tightens social distancing rules, Chile eases curb
From South Korea raising social distancing in Seoul to its highest level to US keeping ban on foreign travel, Portugal continuing with curfew, Chile easing curbs and Canada not allowing unvaccinated tourists yet, catch all the travel updates amid Covid-19 here
_1625796975743_1625796985632.jpg "Covid-19 travel update: Seoul tightens social distancing rules, Chile eases curb(Photo by Capturing the human heart. on Unsplash)")
Updated on Jul 09, 2021 07:47 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Single shot of Pfizer, AstraZeneca ‘barely’ work against Delta variant: Study
- The researchers found that the Delta variant, first detected in India, has mutations that allow it to evade some of the neutralising antibodies produced either by vaccines or previous infection.
Published on Jul 08, 2021 09:54 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Germany suggests mix and match of Covid vaccines for better immune response
- The country recommended that people take Pfizer or Moderna as their second jab against Covid-19 four weeks after being administered with AstraZeneca’s shot
Published on Jul 03, 2021 03:54 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh
10-month gap between AstraZeneca vaccine doses effective: Study
The study by Oxford is likely to assist countries in their vaccine roll-out planning. Most nations have recommended a gap of 4 weeks to 12 weeks between AstraZeneca vaccines currently.
Published on Jun 28, 2021 07:39 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
Oxford researchers say they developed blood test predictor of vaccine efficacy
- The researchers looked at the concentration of a range of virus-fighting antibodies in the blood of trial participants after they had received the vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University
Published on Jun 24, 2021 08:49 PM IST
Reuters | , Frankfurt
Astrazeneca Covid-19 vaccine effective against Delta variant found in India
AstraZeneca Plc's Covid-19 vaccine is effective against the highly transmissible Delta Covid-19 variant, first identified in India.
Updated on Jun 23, 2021 01:07 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
AstraZeneca, EU bitter battle over vaccine supply ends, victory declared
The European Union fell short of its court demands to receive millions more doses of AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 vaccine after a Brussels court ruled in a dispute over supply shortfalls.
Published on Jun 18, 2021 11:00 PM IST
Bloomberg |
AstraZeneca antibody cocktail fails to prevent Covid-19 in large trial
The therapy, AZD7442, was 33% effective in reducing the risk of people developing symptoms compared with a placebo, but that result was not statistically significant — meaning it might have been due to chance and not the therapy.
Published on Jun 16, 2021 12:13 AM IST
Reuters |
Covid-19 travel updates: California to keep emergency order, Chicago lifts curbs
From England delaying reopening to Chicago fully reopening, California remaining under a state of emergency, Paris lifting the curfew for the French Open fans and Switzerland planning to reopen its borders for overseas visitors who have received a Covid-19 vaccine, catch all the travel updates here
Updated on Jun 13, 2021 05:42 PM IST
Bloomberg |
Sri Lanka requests Japan to provide 600,000 doses of AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
Sri Lanka is facing a severe shortage of AstraZeneca vaccines as the producer in the neighbouring India failed to provide the promised stock due to the crisis in that country.
Published on Jun 10, 2021 10:49 AM IST
PTI | , Colombo
Britain wants extra AstraZeneca shots to fight 'beta' Covid-19 variant
Britain has previously secured 100 million doses of the vaccine, developed at the University of Oxford and licenced to AstraZeneca.
Updated on Jun 02, 2021 06:22 AM IST
Reuters | , London
AstraZeneca follows up with German lab on blood clotting Links
The UK pharma company said the theory put forward by the Goethe University lab in Frankfurt on Wednesday is one of many that AstraZeneca scientists are investigating.
Published on May 27, 2021 07:36 PM IST
Bloomberg |
EU seeks fine from Covid vaccine maker AstraZeneca for alleged contract breach
The EU took the Anglo-Swedish firm to court in April after the drugmaker said it would aim to deliver only 100 million doses of its vaccine by the end of June, instead of the 300 million foreseen in the supply contract.
Published on May 26, 2021 06:31 PM IST
Reuters | , Brussels
Travel update: Fresh curbs in Melbourne, New Zealand pauses travel with Victoria
From Vietnam banning indoor dining and parks closing in Hanoi amid Covid-19 spike to New Zealand suspending quarantine-free travel with Victoria and Melbourne imposing new restrictions to curb coronavirus spread, catch all the travel updates here
_1621920095787_1621920108275.jpg "Travel update: Fresh curbs in Melbourne, New Zealand pauses travel with Victoria(Photo by Hanson Lu on Unsplash)")
Updated on May 25, 2021 10:54 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine 80% effective against B1.617.2 variant: Study
The Oxford/AstraZeneca two-dose vaccine is also being produced by the Serum Institute of India as Covishield and being administered among the adult population in India to protect against the deadly virus.
Published on May 22, 2021 06:22 PM IST
PTI | , London
Two AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses 85-90% effective: UK real-world analysis
In a weekly surveillance report, Public Health England said the estimated effectiveness of the AstraZeneca vaccine, invented at the University of Oxford, was 89% compared to unvaccinated people.
Updated on May 20, 2021 09:19 PM IST
Reuters | , London
Germany plans to ease Covid-19 quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers
Germany to ease Covid-19 quarantine for travellers who have had a coronavirus vaccine approved in the European Union, namely BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson.
_1616400870202_1620812099750.jpg "Germany plans to ease Covid-19 quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers(Photo by Sangga Rima Roman Selia on Unsplash)")
Updated on May 12, 2021 03:07 PM IST
Reuters |
EU regulator reviews reports of rare nerve disorder after AstraZeneca Covid shot
The EMA and other regulators are already reviewing the possibility of rare blood clotting conditions with Covid-19 vaccines, including AstraZeneca's.
Published on May 07, 2021 06:02 PM IST
Reuters |
AstraZeneca says Covid-19 shots production in Latin America will be delayed
The company flagged issues with lower-than-expected production, shortages of critical supplies and longer periods for regulatory approval as primary reasons for slow production.
Published on May 01, 2021 05:34 AM IST
Reuters | , Mexico City