Testing of the coronavirus vaccine is taking place around the world, but the race to produce the first viable vaccine means many volunteers. A participant in the Oxford vaccine trials has offered a window into what it’s like to be on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 The …
Read More »Trump promotes Kodak loan and EPP acquisition, defends hydroxychloroquine video
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday. Associated Press President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that the administration was using the Defense Production Act to provide a $ 765 million loan to support Eastman Kodak’s efforts to produce the active ingredients necessary to manufacture …
Read More »Six US states see record COVID-19 deaths, Latinos hit hard in California
(Reuters) – A half-dozen US states in the south and west on Tuesday reported records of one-day coronavirus deaths and cases in Texas passed the 400,000 mark when California health authorities said they Latinos accounted for more than half of their cases. FILE PHOTO: Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Hang Out …
Read More »How face masks work and what types offer the best Covid-19 protection
Face masks are a simple way to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus through talking, coughing, or sneezing, say scientists and public health specialists. But they need to be used properly. While some types of masks are more effective than others, public health officials say that any facial …
Read More »Rembrandt and Miro raise millions at Sotheby’s virtual auction
LONDON (AP) – A Rembrandt self-portrait sold for £ 14.5 million ($ 18.7 million) in a virtual Sotheby’s auction on Tuesday, a record price for a self-portrait by the Dutch master, the auctioneer said. Sotheby’s said the top end of the art market was “in poor health” and that its …
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