Big setback for Australia’s hopes

[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 »

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 »

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 »

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 …

Read More »