Coronavirus

The FDA had proposed stricter guidelines for the emergency approval and release of a coronavirus vaccine. One such requirement involved following vaccine trial candidates for two months to ensure there were no side effects and that the vaccines provided lasting protection from the virus. FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn has previously said that scientists, not politicians, will decide whether the vaccines work and are safe. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus digest: White House blocking strict guidelines for vaccine approval

All schools will be closed in the Russian capital, Moscow, for 14 days starting Monday for vacation. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said last week on his website that they would be closed on the advice of medical experts. He urged children to use the opportunity to preserve health. The mayor wrote, "vacation time is best spent at home or at the country house. And if you go out for a walk, then do it in the yard or nearest park." … [Read more...] about Coronavirus digest: Paris closes bars to curb rising infections

The state Health Department numbers show there have been 59,243 cases of COVID-19 in nursing and personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Among employees, there have been 11,157 diagnosed cases. This brings the total number of cases at long-term care facilities to 70,400. Out of total deaths, 9,985 have occurred in residents at nursing or personal care facilities. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 7,166 New Coronavirus Cases, 231 New Deaths

Sunak warns of 'harder' times to come with UK on track for double-dip recession despite GDP only falling 2.6 per cent during coronavirus lockdown in November  Rishi Sunak warned things will 'get harder before they get better' as figures showed the UK is on track for another recession, with GDP tumbling by 2.6 per cent amid the second Covid lockdown in November. … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak rejects wealth tax: Chancellor WON’T bring in a one-off levy to cover the £280billion spent fighting coronavirus

The newspaper reported that a consent form shared with vaccination centers also stated those receiving doses of Covaxin would be provided care in government-designated and authorized centers, should there be any serious side-effects.  … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: India to launch massive vaccination drive