CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts

News:Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),a Department of Biotechnology(DBT) backed global coalition is funding research for coronavirus vaccine. Facts: About CEPI: CEPI is a global partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil society organisations launched at World a Economic forum(WEF), Davos in 2017. It’s aim is to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious… Continue reading CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts

Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency

News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC). Facts: About Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC): It is defined as an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk to other States through the international spread of the disease and potentially requires a coordinated international response. The responsibility of… Continue reading Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency

This word means: Coronavirus

News:Scientist has said that the mysterious respiratory illness that has affected dozens of people in a Chinese city may be caused by a new coronavirus. Facts: About Coronavirus: A coronavirus is a common form of virus that typically causes upper-respiratory tract illness.The infections can range from common cold to others causing severe respiratory and intestinal… Continue reading This word means: Coronavirus

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