Chinese President Xi Jinping learned about advances in scientific research on coronavirus vaccines and antibodies during a visit to the Academy of Military Medical Sciences in Beijing, China, on March 2, 2020. Ju Peng | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images As rich countries accelerated the supply of the Covid-19 …
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Visitors attempt plant-based meat substitutes at restaurants and bars and gourmet Asia Expo on November 11, 2020 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong. Peter Parks | AFP | Getty Images SINGAPORE – Demand for meat alternatives has increased and will continue to grow, but there …
Read More »Biden’s adviser, Dr. Atul Gawande, was present at the modern hearing
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus adviser Dr Atul Gawde told CNBC on Wednesday that he had taken part in a trial of the modern Covid-19 vaccine. “At 84, my mother said, ‘I want to give back.’ So he signed up for the hearing. I said if my mom could do that, …
Read More »Treasury yields rise after Trump threatens to derail stimulus bill
President Donald Trump indicated he would not be able to sign the long-delayed coronavirus relief package after U.S. government debt prices were low on Wednesday. Yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note reached 0.921%, while yields on 30-year Treasury bonds were slightly higher at 1.655%. Bond yields turn to low …
Read More »By the end of 2021 some levels of herd immunity can be reached
SINGAPORE – The world must remain vigilant for the next six months, when the coronavirus vaccine will be launched, as it will take time before most of the population is vaccinated, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist told CNBC. D We. “We are going to the beginning of the end, …
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