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Scientists in Israel likely to announce it developed coronavirus vaccine: Report

Israeli daily Ha’aretz, quoting medical sources, reported on Thursday that scientists at the Israel’s Institute for Biological Research, supervised by the Prime Minister’s office, have recently had a significant breakthrough in understanding the biological mechanism and qualities of the virus, including better diagnostic capability, production of antibodies for those who already have the virus and development of a vaccine

Tackling Covid-19: India proposes emergency fund for SAARC Nations

“We are assembling a Rapid Response Team of doctors and specialists in India, along with testing kits and other equipment. They will be on stand-by, to be placed at your disposal, if required. We had set up an Integrated Disease Surveillance Portal to better trace possible virus carriers and the people they contacted. We could share this Disease Surveillance software with SAARC partners, and training on using this. Looking ahead, we could create a common Research Platform, to coordinate research on controlling epidemic diseases within our South Asian region. The Indian Council of Medical Research can offer help coordinating such an exercise,” said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

China non-life insurers see big drop in car accident claims in Coronavirus silver lining

Motor insurance accounts for about three quarters of Chinese non-life insurers’ business while health insurance – where virus-related claims would fall under – accounts for less than 5%, according to Swiss Re.

In contrast, for the non-life insurance sector globally, motor and health insurance each account for about a third of premiums.

AI cancels flights to Italy, South Korea, Kuwait; curtails services on five int”l routes

“Air India has only curtailed services to France, Germany, Spain, Israel and Sri Lanka till April 30,” the spokesperson said.

Earlier, a senior official, who did not want to be named, said the carrier has decided to temporarily suspend services to Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Israel, South Korea and Sri Lanka due to the coronavirus outbreak.