European Union leaders may not come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus plan on Sunday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned when marathon negotiations reached a third day and accusations escalated over countries’ demands. rich but thrifty. “There is a lot of good will, but also a lot of positions. …
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Image copyright Reuters Screenshot Ms. Lam said authorities would speed up the tests and asked some officials to work from home. Hong Kong has seen its biggest one-day increase in cases since the pandemic began, the territory’s executive director, Carrie Lam. At a press conference Sunday, Lam said there had …
Read More »American doctor who survived Covid-19 baffled by public contempt – World
Dr. Michael Saag is becoming increasingly frustrated as many of the public mockery measures aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19. Dr. Michael Saag spends much of his time treating patients struggling for their lives and working with colleagues overwhelmed and exhausted by the relentless battle with the Covid-19 pandemic. …
Read More »An Indian drug magnate says Americans will pay too much for the Covid vaccine, and he wants to change that.
When Gavi was first launched, Big Pharma was abandoning the vaccine business. “It had become unprofitable because only the rich western markets were … willing to pay what they were worth,” said Dominic Hein, head of market configuration at Gavi. Today, the association helps poorer countries pay for vaccines that …
Read More »Coronavirus in Oregon: State officials report 353 cases and three deaths Saturday
The Oregon Health Authority reported 353 new confirmed and suspected cases of coronavirus and three deaths on Saturday. Saturday’s count marks the third consecutive day that state officials have reported 300 or more cases. The streak began Thursday when the health authority reported a record case count for the third …
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