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Dhaka, Aug 5 : An idol of Lord Vishnu weighing about 12 kg has been recovered from the Daudkandi upazila of Cumilla in Bangladesh.The height of the black stone idol is about 23 inches and its width is 9.5 inches.Ataur Rahman, former regional director…

New York, Aug 4 : US scientists have found that SARS-CoV-2 nanobodies — microscopic molecules that neutralise the virus in animals — are remarkably active against mutations found in variants, including Delta.The study, led by Universities of Pittsb…

New York, Aug 4 : Former US President Barack Obama has scaled back plans for a big birthday party amid a rise in Covid infections nationwide.Obama turned 60 on Wednesday and had planned a major celebration on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts this w…

New York, Aug 4 : mRNA Covid-19 vaccination is safe for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases — such as inflammatory arthritis and lupus — and flares of their conditions were uncommon after two doses, according to a study.The study, …

London, Aug 4 : Double vaccinated people were three times less likely than unvaccinated people to test positive for the Covid-19 infection, a new research has found.The study led by researchers at the Imperial College London is based on swab tests ta…

Phnom Penh, Aug 4 : Cambodia has one of the highest percentages of Covid-19 vaccination among its adult population in the World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific Region, the UN in Cambodia has said.As of August 3, about 7.48 million adults ha…

San Francisco, Aug 4 : As US witnesses a surge in Covid cases, Microsoft has told employees and vendors that starting from next month, they will need to show a proof of vaccination before entering any office building in the US.The tech giant has also…

London, Aug 4 : The UK government is soon expected to roll out Covid shots to more than a million 16 and 17-year-olds, media reports said on Wednesday.The roll out is based on recommendations of the independent UK Joint Committee on Vaccination and I…

New York, Aug 4 : Researchers have developed a mathematical model that predicts how infectious disease outbreaks incorporate fear — both of disease and of vaccines.The model, named as “Triple Contagion” of disease and fears, helps better understand …

Beijing, Aug 4 : Chinese authorities are concentrating on students as part of their latest vaccination drive, as the country witnesses its biggest virus surge in months, according to media reports.The government reported 71 new domestic cases on Wedn…