Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine triggers a ‘robust’ response from the immune system and appears to work in older people, a study revealed today. Scientists behind the project this morning published the results of an early trial of the jab, which found it created strong signs of immunity in 99 per cent of people. The second-phase … Read more
A potential new coronavirus antibody treatment made by a British pharmaceutical giant has moved into late stage trials. Brentford-based GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) said its treatment – known as Vir-7831 – could be rolled out by 2021 if its proven to be effective and safe. The drug uses antibodies – proteins found in people who have survived Covid-19 … Read more
Italy’s former PM Silvio Berlusconi, 83, is responding ‘optimally’ to treatment after being hospitalised with a lung infection and coronavirus Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi hospitalised with coronavirus The 83-year-old media mogul has a history of heart and other medical problems He was taken to San Raffaele hospital in Milan with early stage of … Read more
Mail Force, the charity providing personal protective equipment for the UK’s fight against the coronavirus, will enter a fresh phase this week as it begins an ambitious new programme of support for some of Britain’s best-known charities. Some of that PPE is now already in active use on the Covid-19 front line following the first … Read more
New York City took its first steps to reopening on Monday after nearly three months in lockdown, with retailers finally being allowed to open their doors again to provide curbside pick up, but much of the city remains closed because workers are nervous about coming back and after an unpredictable week of riots and looting. … Read more
Moderna has dosed its first set of patients in a second phase clinical trial for its coronavirus vaccine, the company announced on Friday. Vaccines are a top-priority for health officials and biotech firms in the battle against coronavirus, as a shot to prevent infection would finally make it safe for people to return to work … Read more
Look up! The moon and Mars will appear ‘tangled’ on May 14 as Earth’s natural satellite enters its last quarter phase in the pre-dawn sky The moon is entering its last quarter phase and will appear to sit next to Mars The event will be visible to the world an hour or two before sunrise … Read more
People across the country are slowly trickling out of quarantine and heading to local parks, beaches, and the few businesses that are up and running as states begin to reopen. So far 31 states in the US have lifted some coronavirus lockdown restrictions with most governors restarting the economy in phases, starting with allowing retailers and … Read more
Spain says it has overcome the ‘toughest phase’ of coronavirus as the country reports its lowest number of deaths in one day for more than a month. The 367 registered deaths in the previous 24 hours represented just a 1.7% increase overall, down from 440 the previous day, and the lowest since March 21. However, … Read more