Delayed doses of AstraZeneca jab boost immunity: study

DELAYED second and third doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine boost immunity against Covid-19, a study by Oxford University, which developed the jab with the British- Swedish firm, said on Monday.
“Rare” genetic sequence does not mean COVID-19 engineered: scientists
TWO scientists from the University of Leeds have refuted a report by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) claiming the COVID-19 lab leak theory, ..............
Maha Samaya Day, a milestone of Buddhism in restoring peace  
The full moon day of Nayon in the Myanmar lunar calendar which generally falls in May or June was set for the Buddhist people to pay attributes in dedicating a significant religious day to the Lord Buddha.
COVID-19: First mRNA vaccine tech transfer hub a ‘great step forward’
The facility will allow manufacturers from developing countries to receive training in how to produce vaccines, .............
S.E. Asia struggles to increase COVID-19 vaccination among peoples
THE region is also where China is actively conducting “vaccine diplomacy” in a purported effort to increase its influence, but some people, including Japanese expatriates, remain skittish about using Chinese vaccines over safety concerns.
‘Families came first’ for remittances in year of pandemic, says Guterres
THE Secretary-General’s message to mark the International Day of Family Remittances, .............
Kyi Aung (Kaytu-mati), who gave birth to ‘National Lifetime Award for Literary Achievement’
It was during the days of the late 1990s when I was attached to the Ministry of Information (MOI). In 1997, Maj-Gen Kyi Aung became the Minister for Information.