The Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Trump administration health secretary Alex Azar said today that any U.S.-developed coronavirus vaccine would be shared with the rest of the world – but only after the needs of …
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The CDC last week made a major change to its guidelines for face masks, advising people to avoid respirators that have exhalation valves or vents. ‘Masks with unidirectional valves or vents can be exhaled through holes in the material,’ read the updated guidelines. The change comes days after the Indian …
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A large number of young people in the UK, one of the countries least affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, are likely to be vaccinated against coronavirus, according to a new study. The study found that 22% of people under the age of 34 said they may or may not participate …
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Donald Trump’s new executive orders have to do with rapid backwardness of Democrats – and even some Republicans – because lawmakers said the president visited Congress unconstitutionally after negotiations over coronavirus supply on Capitol Hill stopped. Critics slammed the president for final measures he announced Saturday from his golf club …
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Royal Caribbean Group today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2020 and commented on the company in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Second Quarter 2020 Launched on March 13, 2020 and due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company has halted its worldwide cruise operation, the company said. …
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