BARCELONA (Reuters) – The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona reopened on Saturday, giving front-line workers the opportunity to have the landmark usually filled with tourists for them in recognition of their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. People took photos and listened to audio guides after the Archbishop of Barcelona, Juan José …
Read More »Britain nears $ 625 million Sanofi / GSK COVID-19 vaccine deal: report
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain is close to a supply agreement of 500 million pounds ($ 624 million) with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline for 60 million doses of a possible COVID-19 vaccine, the Sunday Times reported. FILE PHOTO: A small bottle labeled with a “Vaccine” label stands near a medical syringe in …
Read More »Nearly a third of COVID-19 samples show mutation, but not worse disease: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Nearly 30% of genome sequencing data from samples of the COVID-19 virus collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) have shown signs of mutation, but there is no evidence that this has led to a more serious illness. The WHO official said Friday. “I think it is …
Read More »Portugal emits smoke in exclusion from the UK’s safe travel list
LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s tourism sector reacted with fury and disbelief at Britain’s decision to maintain a quarantine regime for travelers coming from Portugal despite having a higher number of coronavirus cases and deaths. FILE PHOTO: Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva attends a press conference at the Necessidades Palace …
Read More »Siberian tiger kills zookeeper in Zurich
ZURICH (Reuters) – A female Siberian tiger attacked and killed a 55-year-old zoo keeper at the Zurich Zoo on Saturday, authorities said. Rescue teams were unable to save the woman, who died instantly. A park visitor reported the attack and zoo staff lured the five-year-old tiger named Irina away from …
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