Unlike, the US and Europe, where companies or sponsors of clinical trials run awareness campaigns and advertisements to enrol volunteers, in India clinical trials are generally low-profile affairs. The Clinical Trial Registry – India (CTRI) website is the principal source of information on various clinical trials, their recruitment status, the centres that are participating, and details of the Principal Investigators at those sites. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 vaccine: How do pharma companies get volunteers for trials, what are the risks, and other questions answered
Covid
Kerala likely to witness 10,000 to 20,000 COVID-19 cases per day during August-September: Health Minister
There is a need for more volunteers -- both medical and non medical -- to come forward and join the war against the disease. Practitioners of modern medicine as well as ayurveda, homeo, dental along with lab technicians, pharmacists and nurses can join the brigade. … [Read more...] about Kerala likely to witness 10,000 to 20,000 COVID-19 cases per day during August-September: Health Minister
Coronavirus wrap August 14 | Amit Shah tests negative; South Korea reports big jump in COVID-19 cases
>> President Ram Nath Kovind, during his address to the nation on the eve of India's 74th Independence Day, appreciated the "super-human efforts" in containing the magnitude of the coronavirus pandemic in the country and said these are "worth emulating" by the wider world. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus wrap August 14 | Amit Shah tests negative; South Korea reports big jump in COVID-19 cases
Lav Agarwal, face of Centre’s fight against coronavirus, tests COVID-19 positive
Agarwal has been a part of the daily media briefings on coronavirus and COVID-19 response through April and May. He had also visited several states since the outbreak of the infectious disease to assess their COVID-19 response system and suggest ways on how to improve them. … [Read more...] about Lav Agarwal, face of Centre’s fight against coronavirus, tests COVID-19 positive
Australia’s Vaxine expects to start Phase II trials for potential COVID-19 vaccine in weeks
In terms of pricing, Petrovsky said COVID-19 vaccines could potentially cost between $20 to $200 per dose, depending on the technology's manufacturing cost. He said more effective vaccines, or those with fewer or no side effects may sell at a higher price. … [Read more...] about Australia’s Vaxine expects to start Phase II trials for potential COVID-19 vaccine in weeks
