[ad_1] The Covid vaccine Australia has invested in has suffered a major setback after researchers discovered a suspected serious adverse reaction in a trial participant. The vaccine, which is being developed by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford, is being tested in dozens of sites around the world. …
Read More »California fires bring more helicopter rescues and power outages
[ad_1] Inelva González, from Armona, California kisses her dog SayD at a marina, where campers were being held due to impassable roads, as the Creek fire continues to burn Monday, September 7, 2020, in Shaver Lake, California (Photo by MARCIO JOSE SANCHEZ / AP) SHAVER LAKE, California – Helicopters rescued …
Read More »Disney suffers backlash after thanking Xinjiang authorities in ‘Mulan’ credits
[ad_1] (CNN) – Disney has publicly thanked a Chinese government agency accused of human rights abuses in Xinjiang for its help in making “Mulan,” a revelation that has sparked a storm of criticism online. Disney recognizes several Chinese government agencies in the credits for the live remake of the 1998 …
Read More »The British company of Professor Sumi Biswas, of Indian origin, signs the Covid vaccination pact with India
[ad_1] Professor Sumi Biswas is the CEO and Co-Founder of SpyBiotech. (Figurative) London: The Oxford company of an Indian-born professor announced Tuesday that its Indian partner, the Serum Institute of India (SIIPL), has started trials of a new virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine targeting Covid-19 that has the potential to offer …
Read More »Bacolod, Lanao Sur in strict lockdown
[ad_1] HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURE In this photo taken on September 6, the streets of the city of Bacolod are empty as border checkpoints were established as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. —PHOTO FROM THE FACEBOOK PAGE OF THE BACOLOD CITY OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION For …
Read More »The government approves antigen tests to screen domestic tourists
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Interagency Working Group on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has allowed antigen tests to be used to detect local tourists without coronavirus symptoms as a “pre-shipment requirement” or those who develop symptoms while they are at their destination. But the IATF stressed that …
Read More »California wildfires: hikers rescued as flames burn
[ad_1] Media playback is not supported by your device Media titleWildfires ravage thousands of acres in California Rescuers in California have been airlifting dozens of people trapped by a major fire, as crews continue to fight fires across the state. An initial attempt to rescue the group, stranded in the …
Read More »Nine Vaccine Manufacturers Sign Safety Pledge in Race for COVID-19 Vaccine
[ad_1] (CNN) – Nine vaccine manufacturers say they have signed a joint pledge to maintain “high ethical standards,” suggesting that they will not seek premature government approval for any COVID-19 vaccines they develop. “We, the undersigned biopharmaceutical companies, want to make clear our continued commitment to developing and testing potential …
Read More »Coronavirus: Pharmaceutical Companies Reveal Their Vaccine Safety Commitment
[ad_1] Image copyright Reuters Screenshot The vaccine developers said they wanted to “ensure the public’s trust” A group of nine vaccine developers has announced a “historic commitment” to uphold scientific and ethical standards in the search for a coronavirus vaccine. The companies, including Pfizer and Merck, said they would only …
Read More »Vaccine Manufacturers Promise Any Covid-19 Vaccine Will Be Safe
[ad_1] “We, the undersigned biopharmaceutical companies, want to make clear our continued commitment to developing and testing potential vaccines for COVID-19 in accordance with high ethical standards and sound scientific principles,” the pledge, published Tuesday, reads. Companies that signed the pledge include AstraZeneca, BioNTech, Moderna, Pfizer, Novavax, Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson …
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