Coronavirus vaccine: Macaque monkey trial offers hope
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A vaccine against coronavirus appears to have provided protection against the disease Covid-19 in six rhesus macaque monkeys. It gives early hope for...
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New York City extends lockdown until 28 May
(UTV | COLOMBO) – New York City’s lockdown has been extended until 28 May at the earliest. New York State governor Andrew Cuomo announced the...
Maria Branyas: ‘Oldest woman in Spain’ beats coronavirus at 113
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A 113-year-old woman – believed to be the oldest woman in Spain – has recovered from the coronavirus, officials have said....
Afghan attack: Maternity ward death toll climbs to 24
(UTV | COLOMBO) -The number of people who were killed in a militant attack on a maternity ward in the Afghan capital has risen to...
We will have summer tourist season, promises EU
(UTV| COLOMBO) – The European Union’s executive Commission has proposed a gradual lifting of borders in an attempt to kick-start a tourist industry hit hard...
Coronavirus: Ticket worker dies after being spat at
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A railway ticket office worker has died with coronavirus after being spat at by a man who claimed he had Covid-19....
Coronavirus: Brazil records highest daily rise in deaths
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Brazil has recorded its highest daily rise in the number of deaths from the coronavirus, health officials say. It registered 881...
India’s Modi unveils £216bn support package
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 20tn-rupee (£216bn; $266bn) support package for the country’s economy to help mitigate the...
New York officials refuse to prosecute social distancing violations
(UTV | COLOMBO) -The district attorneys (DAs) of every New York City borough – except Staten Island – have said they won’t prosecute arrests for...
Vladimir Putin’s spokesman in hospital with coronavirus
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Vladimir Putin’s press secretary has been diagnosed with coronavirus and is being treated in hospital. “Yes, I am sick, and receiving...