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Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective in phase 3 trial

Protection in patients was achieved seven days after the second of two doses and 28 days after the first, according to preliminary findings. A vaccine developed jointly by Pfizer and BioNTech was 90% effective in preventing Covid-19 infections in ongoing phase 3 trials, the companies announced Monday. Protection in patients …

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Worried Asia wonders: What will Joe Biden do?

TOKYO: As Asia comes to terms with the reality of a Joe Biden administration, relief and hopes for an economic and environmental revival are mixed with stinging anxiety and fear of inattention. From security to trade to climate change, a powerful reach of the US extends to almost every corner …

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Donald Trump’s election night party adds to virus scrutiny

WASHINGTON: It was supposed to be a celebratory setting. Instead, the Trump campaign election night watch party in the East Room of the White House has become yet another symbol of President Donald Trump’s arrogant attitude toward a virus that is spreading across the country and infecting more than 100,000 …

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