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For most of this year, the drugs President Donald Trump credited for his quick recovery from COVID-19 have sat unused on government shelves. In a typical week in June, monoclonal antibodies were given to only 10 people across the…
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Despite COVID-19 vaccine being available to all South African adults, uptake remains low with just 20% of adults having received a first dose.  The Muslim Association of South Africa is one of many groups combatting vaccine…
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India steps up coordination with Russia on Afghan theater as Deputy NSA visits Moscow India and its traditional ally Russia have agreed to step up coordination amid unfolding situation in Afghanistan following US and NATO troop’s…
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China has criticised the “politicisation” by the United States of efforts to trace the origin of the coronavirus, demanding a US military laboratory be investigated, shortly before the release of a US intelligence community report on…
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The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is associated with an increased risk of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, a large new study from Israel confirms. But the side effect remains rare, and COVID-19 is more likely to…
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A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) bolsters the argument that unvaccinated individuals are at a much higher risk of experiencing the worst outcomes of COVID-19 than vaccinated individuals.…
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The All Share Price Index reached its all-time high of 8,920.7 points yesterday whilst earmarked a turnover of LKR 10 billion. The enthusiastic local appetite on logistics, exports and other Dollar earning stocks drove the market…
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Over the past two decades, the Asia-Pacific region has made remarkable progress in managing disaster risk. But countries can never let down their guard. The COVID-19 pandemic, with its epicenter now in Asia, and all its tragic…
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The Joint Apparel Association Forum Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of any economy, and that is certainly true for Sri Lanka. MSMEs make up more than 90% of all non-agricultural business…
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Huawei, the leading technology solutions provider continues to unveil feature packed smart devices, Huawei’s foray into wireless earphones segment truly defines its aim to enhance user experience and quality of life. These earphones…
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