(Reuters) – The following is a brief summary of some of the latest scientific studies on the new coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. FILE PHOTO: A computer image created by Nexu Science Communication in conjunction with Trinity College in …
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ON BOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) – The administration of President Donald Trump is studying the national security risks of social media applications, including TikTok and WeChat, with actions to address the projected problem in the coming weeks, the Wednesday a White House official. FILE PHOTO: The Tik Tok logo …
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OTTAWA / MONTREAL (Reuters) – Canada’s efforts to flatten the curve for coronavirus cases have put the country on the cusp of zero COVID-19 deaths for the first time since March, but officials see worrying signs of a further surge as the provinces lift the restrictions. Visitors view panoramic scenes …
Read More »White House says Trump has not ruled out sanctions on Chinese officials
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump has not ruled out additional sanctions on top Chinese officials as a result of actions he took on Tuesday to punish China for its handling of Hong Kong, a spokesman for the National Security Council said on Wednesday. White House. FILE PHOTO: United States …
Read More »Fauci optimistic about the prospects for the US vaccine, not worried that China will win the race
(Reuters) – The leading US infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, predicted Wednesday that the country will reach its goal of a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year and was not moved by the possibility that China would come first. FILE PHOTO: Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the …
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