Clinical trials showed that getting a Moderna booster shot could be effective against some COVID-19 variants that have experts concerned, the company announced Wednesday. “As we seek to defeat the ongoing pandemic, we remain committed to being proactive as the virus evolves,” company CEO Stéphane Bancel said in a statement. “We are encouraged by these new data, which … [Read more...] about Moderna booster could be effective against COVID-19 variants
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More people diagnosed with COVID-19 in past 2 weeks than in first 6 months of pandemic, WHO says
As Americans continue to take steps toward normal life, India and several other countries are dealing with an explosion of new coronavirus infections likely to delay the world’s recovery from the deadly crisis, health authorities warned Monday.The number of COVID-19 cases reported around the world in the last two weeks was higher than the total of confirmed infections in the … [Read more...] about More people diagnosed with COVID-19 in past 2 weeks than in first 6 months of pandemic, WHO says
Tucker Carlson calls Barack Obama a ‘creepy old guy’ and attacks him for urging Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine
President Barack Obama seen in an Ad Council public service announcement released March 11, 2021. YouTube/Ad CouncilTucker Carlson called Barack Obama a "creepy old guy" for encouraging COVID-19 vaccination.The Fox News host attacked Obama for filming a PSA encouraging young people to get the shot.In recent weeks, Carlson has cast doubt over the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine … [Read more...] about Tucker Carlson calls Barack Obama a ‘creepy old guy’ and attacks him for urging Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian Premier League, cricket's richest and most glitzy competition, was suspended indefinitely after players or staff at three teams tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday amid a surge in nationwide infections.Many of the world's best players compete in the Twenty20 tournament and were scrambling to find ways to get back to their native countries. … [Read more...] about Indian Premier League suspended after more COVID-19 cases
Anger rises as coronavirus rages in Modi’s constituency
Funeral pyres have been burning non-stop in VaranasiThe region around Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in the world for Hindus, is among the worst affected by the second wave of coronavirus sweeping India.Many angry citizens of the region, in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, are now asking where their MP, Narendra Modi - India's prime minister - is in their hour of … [Read more...] about Anger rises as coronavirus rages in Modi’s constituency
