[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ return to pre-pandemic level is likely to come 3 months early next year, but the growth that would make that happen will do little to save the country from being Asia Pacific’s laggard. Since the fourth quarter of 2022, Moody’s Analytics now sees the …
Read More »Jabs in isolation: how a remote Portuguese island dodged COVID-19
[ad_1] The abandoned ship “Perola do Corvo” (the pearl of Corvo) is shown ashore on the island of Corvo in the Azores on March 10, 2021. With occasional shortages of gasoline and fruit, Corvo is no stranger to the dangers of isolation, But its remoteness has had an important advantage: …
Read More »Countries should continue to launch AstraZeneca – WHO
[ad_1] GENEVA – Countries should continue to use AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine, the World Health Organization said on Monday, after many governments halted launches due to fears of blood clots. “We don’t want people to panic and for now we would recommend that countries continue to vaccinate with AstraZeneca,” WHO chief …
Read More »Disappointed but “no worries”; proud to act, to be nominated – Manila Bulletin
[ad_1] BTS discussing the Grammy Awards on their V Live broadcast on March 15 (screenshot from BTS video) K-pop superstars BTS said they were disappointed when they failed to win at the 63rd Grammy Awards, but assured fans that they were doing well and that they were very proud to …
Read More »Why Billie Eilish’s party will never end
[ad_1] Nineteen-year-old Billie Eilish, who won the record of the year at the Grammys on Sunday for the second year in a row, grew up in a modest two-bedroom house in Los Angeles but really grew up on the internet. His debut single, Ocean eyes, the threat of a dreamy …
Read More »Top EU nations stop AstraZeneca because WHO says it’s safe – Manila Bulletin
[ad_1] The largest EU countries joined a series of states halting their AstraZeneca jab launches on Monday over fear of blood clots as the World Health Organization and Europe’s drug watchdog insisted. in that its use was safe. Both organizations will hold special meetings this week after several countries said …
Read More »4.2 magnitude earthquake hits near Ise, Ise-shi, Mie, Japan / VolcanoDiscovery
[ad_1] See also: monthly reports Mon, 15 Mar 2021, 10:23 pm 22:23 PM | BY: EARTHQUAKEMONITOR Earthquake 4.2 March 16 at 7:03 am (GMT +9) A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred just 12 minutes ago 91 km southeast of Ise, Japan, reported Japan’s National Research Institute for Earth Sciences and Disaster …
Read More »China eases entry rules for foreigners receiving Chinese vaccines
[ad_1] Do you want to travel to China without problems? Get vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines made in China. China made this sales pitch on Monday when it announced that foreign travelers who receive the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine will be subjected to fewer visa application requirements. In a statement, the Chinese …
Read More »WHO says safety systems that worked while AstraZeneca injections were stopped
[ad_1] GENEVA / ZURICH – The director general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that systems aimed at protecting public health were working, as several countries suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to investigate possible side effects. “This does not necessarily mean that these events are related …
Read More »Europe suspends vaccines against AstraZeneca. This is what you need to know
[ad_1] On Monday, Germany, France and Italy joined a group of smaller European countries that temporarily stopped administering the vaccine, saying the move was a precaution amid a small number of serious blood clotting cases reported on the continent. AstraZeneca and UK drug regulators say there is no evidence to …
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