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Nigerian Scientists Claim To Have Discovered Covid-19 Vaccine
A Team Of Nigerian Scientists Claimed To Have Discovered A Unique Vaccine That May Help Prevent The Novel Coronavirus Infection, According To Local Media. The Discovery Of The Vaccine Was Announced On Friday By Nigerian Universities’ Scientists, Under The Aegis Of Covid-19 Research Group, Even As Researchers All Over The World Race Against Time To Find A Cure For The Sars-Cov-2 Virus, Which Has So Far Killed At Least 465,300 People Globally.
Dr Oladipo Kolawole, A Specialist In Medical Virology, Immunology And Bioinformatics, At Adeleke University, Ede In Osun, And Leader Of The Research Team, Said During A News Conference That The Vaccine Was Being Developed Locally In Africa For Africans, Reported The Guardian Nigeria. According To Kolawole, The Unnamed Vaccine, When Unveiled, Would Also Work For Other Races.
Kolawole, However, Said That It Would Take A Minimum Of 18 Months Before The Vaccine Would Become Available To The Public For Widespread Use Since A Lot Of Analysis And Trials As Well As Approvals By Medical Authorities Were Required.
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Kolawole Said The Research Initially Received Funding – Roughly 7.8 Million Nigerian Nairas ($20,000) – From The Trinity Immunodeficient Laboratory And Helix Biogen Consult, Ogbomosho. He Further Added That The Team Had Been Working Extensively By Exploring The Genome Of The Sars-Cov-2 Virus From Samples Across Africa To Select The Best Potential Vaccine Candidates.
He Added That The Researchers Had Been Able To Pick The Best Potential Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates And Had Made The Possible Latent Constructs After Trying Out Some Selected Processes Of Vaccine Development.
Meanwhile, Prof Solomon Adebola, The Acting Vice-Chancellor Of The University, Said The University Was Poised To Assist In The Funding Of The Research With A View To Bringing The Vaccine To The Limelight, The Report Added.
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“We Are Glad That A Vaccine That Will Provide A Solution To A Global Problem Like Coronavirus Pandemic Is Coming From The Garden. It Is Our Passion To Be A Solution Provider To Such A Global Pandemic, And We Are Ready To Throw Our Weights Behind The Team And Make The Vaccine A Reality,” Adebola Said.
Furthermore, Prof Julius Oloke, The Head, Coordinating Unit Of The Research Group And Vice-Chancellor Of Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Said The Vaccine Was Real.
“The Vaccine Is Real. We Have Validated It Several Times. It Is Targeted At Africans, But Will Also Work For Other Races. It Will Work. It Cannot Be Faked. This Is A Result Of The Determination. It Took A Lot Of Scientific Efforts. The Population Of Those That Need Vaccines Is More Than Those That Need Drugs. That Is Why The Research Focussed On A Vaccine,” He Was Quoted As Saying By The Report. As Per The World Health Organization (Who), At Least 13 Experimental Covid-19 Vaccines Are Currently Being Tested In Humans And More Than 120 Candidates Are In Earlier Stages Of Development.
News Source: TheTimesOfIndia
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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024
Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.
The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.
Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.
With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.
The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.
Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:
Date Temperature Sky October 23, 2024 32.93 °C Sky is clear October 24, 2024 32.69 °C Sky is clear October 25, 2024 32.5 °C Sky is clear October 26, 2024 32.07 °C Sky is clear October 27, 2024 30.69 °C Sky is clear October 28, 2024 31.29 °C Sky is clear October 29, 2024 32.09 °C Sky is clear
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