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The Hindu

mRNA lab deal 'major coup' for Victoria

BioNTech has stuck an in-principle partnership with the Victorian government to establish an mRNA manufacturing facility in Melbourne.

AAP

Analysis-As China party congress looms, signals sought on easing COVID policy

The mounting economic toll of China's zero-COVID policy is raising investor hopes that Beijing may finally begin laying the groundwork for the tricky epidemiological and political task of shifting course following this month's Communist Party congress.

Reuters

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Syrup shock: India has had own share of drug tragedies

MUMBAI: Some 66 deaths of children in Gambia after consumption of four cough syrups made by the Haryana-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals, the subsequent recall of the drugs by the West African country and a WHO alert have put the spotlight on quality monitoring and due diligence by companies, and the need…

The Times of India

Parents issued urgent cough medicine warning after 66 children die in The Gambia

The World Health Organisation says the contaminated medications may have been distributed outside of the West African country, and global exposure could well be ‘possible’.

Edinburgh Live

US to screen travellers from Uganda for Ebola as ‘precaution’

Officials note that risk of Ebola outbreak in US remains low and no cases have been confirmed outside Uganda.

Al Jazeera

3 Biotech Stocks to Buy for Q4 and 1 to Avoid

Favorable federal investments are anticipated to fuel further expansion in the biotech industry. Given the sector’s good prospects, quality biotech stocks Amgen (AMGN), Gilead Sciences (GILD), and Biogen (BIIB) could be ideal buys. However, fundamentally weak stock Intra-Cellular Therapies (ITCI) might be best avoided. Read on….

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COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake.

Reuters

US to begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola

The Biden administration says the United States will begin screening travelers coming from Uganda for Ebola as an additional precaution aimed at trying to prevent an outbreak in the African country from spreading

The Independent UK

UK public health alert over Ebola outbreak as doctors urged 'be vigilant for symptoms'

The UK Health Security Agency is currently monitoring an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda - but the risk to the public in the UK is very low and there are currently no cases of the disease confirmed in this country

Daily Mirror

Why Revelation Biosciences Shares Are Trading Higher By 29%, Here Are 50 Stocks Moving In Thursday's Mid-Day Session

Gainers Statera Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAB) rose 98% to $0.2777. Statera Biopharma was recently granted European patent number EP3206708 titled "Methods And Compositions For The Treatment Of Radiation-Related Disorders."

Benzinga

Gambia deaths | Pharma exporters body asks Maiden to share details

The incident has left a serious dent in the reputation of Indian pharma industry and exports, says Director-General

The Hindu

How big pesticide reaches into every element of rural life in Australia

Multinational chemical firms subsidise agronomists, provide scholarships, sponsor farm safety programs and even fund the pesticide regulator

The Guardian - AU

Barrister pleads not guilty to drugs offences

Barrister Henry Hendron pleaded not guilty to drugs offences at Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

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Benzinga

Lepu Biopharma Marches Towards First Sales as Costs Mount

Key Takeaways: Lepu Biopharma will incur more operational costs as it builds up its production capacity and sales and marketing teams to commercialize its first approved product The company’s stock surged after it said it would list on Shanghai’s STAR Market and be included in the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect…

The Hindu

None of four cough syrups linked to death of 66 children in Gambia available for sale in India, say distributors

The Government of India has ordered a probe after WHO issued a warning about the drugs manufactured by Haryana-based pharmaceutical firm

Tribune News Service

Researchers warn of mental health risks of high-potency cannabis

SEATTLE — Researcher Beatriz Carlini clicks through a few local cannabis retailers' websites before finding what she's looking for.

Bangkok Post

Youngest children to get Covid jabs

The Ministry of Public Health will inoculate young children aged six months to four years old with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine starting next Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Covid incubation period: How long are you infectious for? - OLD

UK weathered fifth wave of infections earlier this summer driven by new Omicron variants but coronavirus continues to linger this autumn

The Independent UK

CDC, WHO, Uganda to host regional meeting as Ebola spreads

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Uganda next week will host a ministerial meeting on the outbreak of the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus which has no proven vaccine and has caused alarm in the East Africa region

Evening Standard

Covid and the capital: how London plans to live with the virus this winter

Covid cases are rising as winter hits, and experts predicting a “twindemic” of the virus and flu are encouraging extra vigilance. Katie Strick reports on how Londoners are tackling the situation

Benzinga

Why WISeKey International Is Trading Higher By Over 20%; Here Are 29 Stocks Moving Premarket

Gainers Statera Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: STAB) rose 89.4% to $0.2655 in pre-market trading. Statera Biopharma was recently granted European patent number EP3206708 titled "Methods And Compositions For The Treatment Of Radiation-Related Disorders."

Radio France Internationale

WHO warns against Indian-made cough remedies as 66 children die in Gambia

The World Health Organization has issued a warning that four cough and cold syrups produced by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India could be linked to the deaths of 66 children in Gambia. The UN health agency says contaminated medication may have been distributed to other countries.

The Independent UK

Cough syrup warning after 66 children die in The Gambia

WHO says medications in question may have been distributed outside The Gambia

Daily Record

New Covid variants could 'swarm' UK by November as expert issues warning

A leading expert says sub-variants of the Omicron strain are quickly spreading.

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