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[ad_1] Six members of the government’s scientific advisory committee have received gongs in honor of the queen, although their council may be the subject of future research. SAGE members will become OBEs for their work during the pandemic, although Conservative MPs have claimed the decision is “premature.” ⚠️ Read our …

[ad_1] The contact tracing app for England and Wales has only sent out an alert about a coronavirus outbreak in one location since it was launched two weeks ago, even though it is used for millions of records, Sky News learned. Health Department officials said the system was still in …

[ad_1] One of the drugs Donald Trump takes that he has touted as a potential “cure” for the coronavirus was developed using human cells originally obtained from an elective abortion, a practice repeatedly denounced by the president and many of his supporters. The drug is a cocktail of monoclonal antibodies …

[ad_1] Scientists advising the UK government believe that the planned new Covid restrictions do not go far enough and that “fringe” anti-lockdown epidemiologists are gaining too much attention, The Guardian found. Members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) believe that a potential closure of pubs and restaurants in …

[ad_1] Most people who test positive for coronavirus have no symptoms at the time the samples are taken, according to new research. The data suggests that 77% of people had no symptoms on the day of the test, while 86% had none of the main warning signs: cough, temperature, or …

[ad_1] The leaked documents suggest that thousands of people could be vaccinated at Christmas (Image: Science Photo Library / Getty Images) Tens of thousands of people could be injected with the coronavirus vaccine starting next month, leaked documents suggest. Under the plan, five mass vaccination centers are planned to be …

[ad_1] These are the morning coronavirus headlines for Thursday, October 8, as much of the north of England is reported to face the prospect of tough new coronavirus restrictions, including the possible closure of pubs and restaurants. It comes amid fears the disease is spiraling out of control, and follows …

[ad_1] Main article: ‘Greatest failure’ in presidential history Good morning, Warren Murray takes you off the starting grid. Mike Pence and Kamala Harris have discussed the Trump administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in the only vice-presidential debate of the 2020 election. “The American people have witnessed the greatest failure …

[ad_1] Parliament’s Defense Committee says there is “clear evidence of collusion” between Huawei and the Chinese state in a new report on 5G security. It cites claims that have been made previously about Huawei’s ownership model and the receipt of state subsidies, but does not include new evidence. In response, …

[ad_1] Apple has announced a special event on October 13 that is expected to launch the iPhone 12 and a handful of other products. The company introduced a range of new products including Apple watches and iPads at its September event last month, but for the first time in years …