The Philippines’ tally of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases rose to 533,587 on Friday after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 1,894 new infections as six laboratories failed to submit ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca applies for COVID-19 vaccine approval in Japan
AstraZeneca said on Friday it had applied for approval in Japan for its COVID-19 vaccine, making it the second drug maker to do so after Pfizer Inc. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kirin ditches Myanmar beer partner because of its ties to the military
Japanese companies bet on Myanmar years ago as the Southeast Asian country emerged from decades of military rule. But this week's coup has already ended one of those deals. ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 in Bangladesh: New deaths 7, cases 435
During the period, 435 more people were diagnosed with the virus, raising the total infection to 5,37,465, the Directorate General of Health Services said in a press release on Friday. Of the total ... ( read original story ...)
Spinners hand Bangladesh the advantage despite late squeeze by West Indies
Stumps Bangladesh 47 for 3 (Mominul 31*, Cornwall 2-28, Gabriel 1-13) & 430 lead West Indies 259 (Brathwaite 76, Blackwood 68, Mehidy 4-58, Nayeem 2-54) by 218 runs On the face of it, 231 runs for ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19: Daily test-positivity rate drops below 3% again in Bangladesh
The daily test-positivity rate for Covid-19 in Bangladesh has dropped below the 3% mark again. The latest figures showed an infection rate of 2.79% in the 24 hours to Friday morning, according to a ... ( read original story ...)
Bangladesh boast huge lead after wicket-filled day
As many as 10 wickets fell on an eventful third day in Chattogram, at the end of which Bangladesh boasted a lead of 218 after reaching 47/3 by stumps. ( read original story ...)
India’s Serum delays vaccines for private sale in Bangladesh; focus on state campaigns
Bangladesh's Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd said on Thursday the Serum Institute of India (SII) had delayed the first supplies of a COVID-19 vaccine for private sale, instead prioritising government ... ( read original story ...)
Hungary ‘refused’ Bangladesh’s offer of Covid-19 vaccines: media reports
Bangladesh had offered 5,000 doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine to Hungary, but the European country has refused the offer, according to a report by Hungary Today. "We thanked them for the ... ( read original story ...)
PSL 2021: Pakistan Super League allowed to fill up 20 per cent of venue for tournament starting February 20
The Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed the move on Thursday and said that it had received permission from the government to allow 20% capacity crowds at PSL games. ( read original story ...)