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Israel, India partners in quest for future with low carbon, pollution levels: Netanyahu
Addressing a digital conference of the India-led International Solar Alliance (ISA), he said obstacles to conserving solar energy would have to be overcome to ensure supply on days when there is no sun.
“We want a future with less carbon and less pollution, a future based on green energy and that’s why I welcome this vital initiative by Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi and I want to assure you that Israel is your partner in this quest,” a government release quoted Netanyahu as saying.
UK asks regulator to assess AZ-Oxford vaccine amid questions
The step comes amid questions about preliminary results from trials of the jab, after the company and the university acknowledged that the most encouraging part of their findings stemmed from a dosing error.
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he had asked the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to determine whether the vaccine “meets rigorous safety standards.”
Explainer: Will COVID-19 vaccines protect us? Does efficacy equal effectiveness?
There is a difference between efficacy rates obtained in clinical trials and effectiveness – the real-world protection rate of a vaccine when it is rolled out.
“Efficacy says: ‘Does it work?’. Effectiveness says: ‘Can it be applied? Can you carry the efficacy to the people?’,” said Marcel Tanner, an epidemiologist and president of Switzerland’s Academies of Arts and Sciences.
Suspected North Korean hackers targeted COVID vaccine maker AstraZeneca –
Cyberattacks against health bodies, vaccine scientists and drugmakers have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic as state-backed and criminal hacking groups scramble to obtain the latest research and information about the outbreak.
Western officials say any stolen information could be sold for profit, used to extort the victims, or give foreign governments a valuable strategic advantage as they fight to contain a disease that has killed 1.4 million people worldwide.
No need for vaccines, Covid effectively over: Ex-Pfizer VP
“You do not vaccinate people who aren’t at risk from the disease. You also don’t set about planning to vaccinate millions of fit and healthy people with a vaccine that hasn’t been extensively tested on human subjects,” Dr Michael Yeadon, its former Vice President and Chief Scientist said.
Covid-19 virus may hijack our cells’ cholesterol system to spread through body:says study
They say this hints at new targets for treatment, although this is very early-stage research.
The study suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may use the cell’s internal cholesterol mechanisms to enhance infection.
G20 must lead world by addressing climate change, working towards universal healthcare: Prabhu
“The future of the world is also the responsibility of the G20. G20 countries as a grouping must guide and lead the world by addressing climate change and working towards universal healthcare,” he said. Prabhu said the global economy is itself under threat, it is already witnessing challenges.
Modi sees $20 billion annual investment in green energy sector
“Demand for energy in India will keep growing. There are huge renewable energy deployment plans for the next decade,” Modi told the third global RE-Invest conference.
India’s green energy capacity, which encompasses solar, wind, bio-power, and small and large hydropower, is currently at 136 GW. That is expected to increase to 220 GW by 2022, Modi said.
Delhi govt advertises for 60 environmental scientists
“Delhi cannot build a wall to prevent polluted air coming from its surrounding states, but it has to check its own sources of pollution – be it dust, illegal industries, polluting factories, polluting vehicles or waste and biomass burning,” said Vimlendu Jha, founder of environment group Swechha.
Indian economy contracts 7.5 pc in Q2, recovery seen next year
Economists have marginally raised growth forecasts this month after a pick-up in consumer demand for autos, non-durables and rail freight during the festival season.
“The possibility of a release of several highly effective vaccines soon gives us hope that there is an end date to the pandemic Rumki Majumdar, economist at Deloitte India, while expressing confidence in a quick economic rebound.