Italian scientists set to commence human trials of coronavirus vaccine
Researchers from Rome-based Takis Biotech believe that antibodies created after injecting mice can save lives around the world, and plan to carry out human trials this year. Scientists in Italy claim they've discovered the world's first vaccine that can neutralise coronavirus. Researchers from pharmaceutical firm Takis Biotech believe antibodies created by mice can prevent humans getting the killer disease. Trials could be set...
Juventus vs Lyon Champions League Return August 8
UEFA have reportedly began compiling a calendar to complete the Champions League season with Juventus' clash against Lyon set to take place on August 8. According to French news outlet RMC Sport, Uefa officials held a video meeting on Wednesday morning with relevant club presidents to reaffirm their desire to conclude the campaign. In that meeting, they declared that all domestic divisions...
Morocco Launches Fleet Of Drones To Tackle COVID-19
Morocco has rapidly expanded its fleet of drones as it battles the COVID-19 pandemic, deploying them for aerial surveillance, public service announcements and sanitisation. “This is a real craze. In just weeks, demand has tripled in Morocco and other countries in the region,” said Yassine Qamous, chief of Droneway Maroc, African distributor for leading Chinese drone company DJI. ABN TV reports...
Samuel Chukwueze Undergoes Coronavirus Test For LaLiga Return
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze has revealed that the Villarreal players are set to return to training after undergoing a mandatory coronavirus test, ABN TV reports. La Liga had earlier in the week confirmed that Spain’s footballers will go back to training this week. The 21-year-old former FIFA U-17 World Cup winner had been training at home under the strict regimen...
Restarting The Premier League Will Boost Morale – UK Minister
Restarting the Premier League would be a boost to Britain’s morale amid the coronavirus crisis, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Tuesday. Premier League chiefs have targeted a June return to action as they bid to finish the season over the summer. England’s top-flight has been suspended since March 13 and there are still 92 matches remaining, with the title, relegation...
Be Ready To “Replace” Returned $300m Abacha Loot If Misused, United States Tells Nigerian Government
The United States Government has told the Nigerian Government to be ready to “replace” the $300m General Sani Abacha loot it returned to the country if the fund was misused. According to the U.S. Justice Department, the money must be used for the agreed public projects highlighted in the agreement signed with it before the fund was returned to Nigeria. The...
COVID-19: President Orders Probe As Goat, Sheep, Pawpaw Test Positive In Tanzania
President Magufuli says tests were found to be faulty after goat, sheep and pawpaw samples test positive for COVID-19. ABN TV reports that Tanzania's President John Magufuli has dismissed imported coronavirus testing kits as faulty, saying they returned positive results on samples taken from a goat and pawpaw. Magufuli made the remarks during an event in Chato in northwestern Tanzania on...
Avigan: Japan To Supply Coronavirus Drug To 43 Countries For Free
Japan plans to ship the anti-flu drug Avigan to 43 countries after its holiday period ends this Wednesday. ABN TV Reports. The drug is seen as a potential treatment for people infected with the coronavirus. Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu said on Friday that nearly 80 countries have requested free supplies of Avigan, which was developed by a Japanese company. Read Also: 28-Year-Old...
Boris Johnson Names Baby Son After Doctors Who Saved Him
Boris Johnson has named his baby son Wilfred Lawrie Nicholas, in part named after the two doctors who saved his life from coronavirus in an intensive care unit, as the first picture of the tot was released. Boris Johnson's new baby son has been named after two doctors who saved his life from coronavirus, ABN TV learnt. The PM's girlfriend Carrie...
There’s Information Indicating Coronavirus Originated From Chinese Lab – Trump
President Donald Trump said Thursday he has seen evidence suggesting the novel coronavirus originated in a virology lab in Wuhan, China. Trump did not provide any evidence to support that assertion, and he seemed to hedge a bit by saying there were many "theories" about the origin of the virus. He has repeatedly called for an investigation into the origin of the virus,...
