A second, smaller blaze broke out in the same building late Thursday, local media reports said. "Five people have died," city mayor Murlidhar Mohol told reporters. TV channels showed thick clouds of grey smoke billowing from the sprawling site, which is responsible for producing millions of doses of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. "It is not going to affect production of the Covid-19 vaccine," a Serum Institute source told AFP, adding the blaze was at a new facility being built on the 100-acre (40-hectare) campus. "We are deeply saddened and offer our deepest condolences to the family members of the departed," the firm's CEO Adar Poonawalla tweeted, without offering further details. The founder of Cyrus Poonawalla, Adar's father, said in a statement that the families of each of the five victims -- who were reported to be contract labourers -- would be given 2.5 million rupees ($34,200) in compensation. Prime Minister Narendra … [Read more...] about Five dead in India vaccine plant fire; Covid drug unaffected
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Vietnam to tighten cybersecurity during National Party Congress
Therefore, the Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-tech Crime Prevention warns that citizens should not open any file or click on any link with unclear origin. Computer users are also advised to install proper anti-virus programs to regularly scan their machine or a suspicious file from portable storage devices like USBs and kill all possible viruses. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to tighten cybersecurity during National Party Congress
Human trials of second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine begin
In December last year, the Ministry of Health and the Military Medical Institute in collaboration with Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Joint Stock Company launched clinical trials of the Nano Covax vaccine, the first locally-produced COVID-19 vaccine in Việt Nam. VNS … [Read more...] about Human trials of second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine begin
Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
Workshop participants noted that digital health was transforming healthcare in ASEAN, including Vietnam. Demographic changes alongside an increase in disposable income and resilient economic growth have fostered rising demand for quality healthcare. Digital technologies can empower patients to actively participate in their own care, improve clinical outcomes and enhance operational efficiency, they said. … [Read more...] about Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
Tet joy begins to pervade Saigon cafes
Tucked in a small alley at 280/10 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, District 3, Tiem ca phe Nha Minh (Our cafe) is adding to its original retro style a nostalgic touch with old-fashioned Tet decorations and items from a typical home in the past. … [Read more...] about Tet joy begins to pervade Saigon cafes