Oxford, Pfizer Covid vaccines to be combined in trial: 10 things to know
Vials for the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine against the coronavirus and a syringe with vaccine is seen at the vaccination center in Freising, southern Germany, on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP)
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. Updated: 04 Feb 2021, 09:53 AM IST Agencies
Participants in the UK government-funded study will get one shot of AstraZeneca s Covid-19 vaccine followed by a dose from Pfizer, or vice versa
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British scientists are starting a study on Thursday to find out if it s okay to mix and match coronavirus vaccines.
The University of Oxford is set to begin a trial combining vaccines against the novel coronavirus from AstraZeneca and Pfizer in a two-shot schedule to assess the immune responses generated from the doses.
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India has sharply reacted to the tweets posted by western celebrities, Rihana and Greta.
Zee News poll on: Is #GretaThunberg s recent tweet on #FarmersProtest a part of a sinister international conspiracy to defame India?
India has sharply reacted to the tweets posted by American pop-star Rihana and Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg on the situation of farmers protests in India.
The sudden interest of the western celebrities in the issue evoked mixed reactions. While the motivating factor behind the tweet was being debated, Zee News took it to the social forum and conducted the poll with the question: Is #GretaThunberg s recent tweet on #FarmersProtest a part of a sinister international conspiracy to defame India?
NEW DELHI: The protest against the farm laws disrupted the Parliament for the second day as the farmers resolved to intensify their protest around the country.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is all set to hear a bunch of petitions about the violence during Republic Day tractor rally.
Here is a look at the top developments:
Farmers issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday addressed a press conference where he spoke about several issues including farmers agitation. The Congress MP questioned why was the capital being turned into a fortress. Delhi is surrounded by farmers. They are the people who give us sustenance. Why is Delhi being converted into a fortress? Why are we threatening, beating and killing them? Why is the government not talking to them and not resolving this problem? This problem isn t good for the country, said Rahul.
NEW DELHI: The niece of US vice president Kamala Harris on Wednesday tweeted her support for the ongoing farmers protests, saying that the most populous democracy is under assault .
Meena Harris who is a lawyer by profession and is also an author of a book took to Twitter to express concerns for the ongoing protests by the farmers in India against the contentious farm laws.
It’s no coincidence that the world’s oldest democracy was attacked not even a month ago, and as we speak, the most… https://t.co/APWJscGsKS Meena Harris (@meenaharris) 1612308896000
Harris responded to a video of US representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez where she can be seen narrating her ordeal during the storming on US Capitol by pro-Donald Trump supporters on January 6.
Kangana Ranaut calls Rihanna fool for tweet on farmers protest, gets massively trolled
Kangana Ranaut calls Rihanna fool for tweet on farmers protest, gets massively trolled
Kangana Ranaut is being massively trolled for calling Rihanna a fool and a dummy . The popstar on Tuesday tweeted in support of farmers protest.
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Kangana Ranaut called Rihanna a fool and a dummy for the latter s farmers protest tweet.
Kangana Ranaut is again in the headlines. This time for her Twitter battle with an international star. The Queen actress called pop singer Rihanna a fool and dummy after the latter tweeted in support of the ongoing farmers protest in India. Internet came blasting against Kangana with some users calling her Bhakt .