[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – In less than a year, scientists were able to develop candidate vaccines against COVID-19, raising hopes that the end of the pandemic is near, even as health experts still call for caution. This extraordinary feat, however, is being undermined by an avalanche of falsehoods that even …
Read More »Hong Kong Fourth Wave: Health Chiefs Warn of Possible ‘Explosive Outbreak’ of COVID-19 as 101 New Cases Confirmed
[ad_1] People wear masks after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in the central business district of Hong Kong, China, on December 1, 2020. Tyrone Siu, Reuters Hong Kong could face an “explosive outbreak” soon if Covid-19 cases and untraceable infections remain high, a health official warned, as 101 new coronavirus …
Read More »Preparation for a major COVID-19 vaccine launch is underway
[ad_1] In the US, COVID-19 vaccines are right around the corner, leaving the entire country staring out the window in anticipation of their arrival. Health officials and systems, already taxed by the skyrocketing cases, make sure everything is ready when they show up. Here are some things that are still …
Read More »Bahrain becomes second country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine – Manila Bulletin
[ad_1] News / World / Bahrain becomes second country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Bahrain becomes second country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Bahrain announced on Friday that it had approved the emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine, making it the second country after Great Britain to give the drug the green …
Read More »ISS astronauts harvest radishes in space
[ad_1] On Monday, NASA flight engineer Kate Rubins took out 20 radish plants grown at the Advanced Plant Habitat of the space station and wrapped them in aluminum foil for cold storage until they can make the journey back to Earth on Monday. next year. Radishes are the latest type …
Read More »The Lord of the Rings moment that always makes Sean Astin (Sam) cry
[ad_1] The stars of The Lord of the Rings unite to save the house where JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and more news from Middle-earth. By Peter Jackson The Lord of the rings The trilogy carries a message of hope, but it can also …
Read More »Special delivery: Japanese space probe to bring asteroid dust to Earth – science and technology
[ad_1] Call it a special delivery: After six years in space, Japan’s Hayabusa-2 probe is heading home, but only to drop off its rare asteroid samples before starting a new mission. The fridge-sized probe, launched in December 2014, has already thrilled scientists by landing and collecting material from an asteroid …
Read More »WHO considers 2 brands of vaccines for clinical trial at HP: technical panel
[ad_1] Health workers assist evacuees at the Malanday Elementary School Evacuation Center in the city of Marikina on November 23, 2020. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News MANILA – The World Health Organization multi-country clinical trial for COVID-19 vaccines will likely begin early next year, according to the Philippine panel of vaccine …
Read More »2 COVID-19 vaccines may be initially tested in WHO solidarity trials – DOST executive
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: Small vials labeled with “Vaccine” stickers are placed near a medical syringe in front of the words “Coronavirus COVID-19” shown in this illustration taken on April 10, 2020. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / Illustration MANILA, Philippines – At least two vaccines for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may …
Read More »Biden and Harris Interview: President-Elect Says He Will Ask Americans To Wear Masks For First 100 Days After Taking Office
[ad_1] “Only 100 days to mask, not forever. A hundred days. And I think we will see a significant reduction,” Biden said for the first time in the interview with Tapper. Biden said the conversation happened Thursday afternoon. CNN reported earlier that day that Fauci, the director of the National …
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