pandemic
Pfizer vaccine protecting against hospitalization during Omicron wave – study
World
December 14, 2021
Pfizer vaccine protecting against hospitalization during Omicron wave – study
JOHANNESBURG, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine appear to have given 70% protection against hospitalization in…
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
World
December 14, 2021
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy…
New Australian plant could make 100 million vaccines a year
World
December 14, 2021
New Australian plant could make 100 million vaccines a year
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Tuesday it plans to start making mRNA vaccines at home with a new…
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
World
December 13, 2021
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus…
Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of omicron cases
World
December 13, 2021
Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of omicron cases
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron…
Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures
World
December 12, 2021
Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — As most European nations impose new restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant, Bosnia…
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
World
December 12, 2021
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
LONDON (AP) — The British government may need to introduce tougher restrictions to slow the growth of the omicron variant…
National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals
World
December 11, 2021
National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals
More U.S. states desperate to defend against COVID-19 are calling on the National Guard and other military personnel to assist…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 803 new cases, 42 deaths reported on Thursday
Egypt
December 10, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 803 new cases, 42 deaths reported on Thursday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 871 new coronavirus cases, 42 deaths, and 591 recoveries. A total…
Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially against Omicron
World
December 8, 2021
Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially against Omicron
Dec 7 (Reuters) – The Omicron variant can partially evade protection from two doses of Pfizer (PFE.N) and partner BioNTech’s…