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New Covid variant identified – responsible for 6% of the cases in Rio de Janeiro
The new variant of covid-19 was identified in 5.86% of 376 blood samples from patients with covid-19 that were genetically analyzed in March.
Man died after taking BioNTech jabs
A 46-year-old man has passed away eight days after receiving his second dose of the BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, marking the 29th death under the city’s mass inoculation drive.
Nearly ALL of Britain's biggest 50 firms plan flexible work-from-home model
NEARLY all of Britain's biggest 50 firms are planning a flexible work-from-home model following the Covid lockdown.
Office decentralisation trend in Hong Kong EJINSIGHT
In Hong Kong, workers have grown accustomed to having the flexibility to work remotely as a result of the pandemic, which saw the biggest remote working experiment in history.
Paraquita Bay farmers now have 24-hour water supply- Dr the Hon Wheatley
Farmers in Paraquita Bay can now breathe a sigh of relief since the vexing problem of lack of water, which has plagued them for years, is finally resolved.
CoI lacks ‘prima facie’ by having no preliminary evidence - Attorney Richard G. Rowe
Attorney Richard G. Rowe of Silk Legal has said the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands is one that reinforces colonialism and suggested it may even be hypocritical as it comes in the face of the United Kingdom (UK) resisti...
China Launches Driverless Taxi Service Ahead of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic
The upcoming Winter Olympics are scheduled to take place across China's Beijing, Yanqing and Zhangjiakou cities, starting in early February 2022. However, the games have been the focus of a potential boycott over allegations that the Chi...
US Can Prevent Millions Of Covid Cases By Vaccinating Half Its Population By Summer
The study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases shows the lives, hospitalisations, and costs that can be saved by even relatively small increases in vaccination coverage.
Millions vote in key election for Scotland, England and Wales
The vote could have far-reaching implications for the fate of the opposition Labour Party and for Scotland's future in the UK.
Tucker Carlson's Fox News colleagues call out his dangerous anti-vaccination rhetoric
Some of Tucker Carlson's colleagues at Fox News are objecting to his reckless anti-vaccination rhetoric. They are speaking out in small ways on Twitter -- but they are not being given the prime time platform that Carlson enjoys, and the ...
Money to Germany above life of all the others: On Covid Vaccines, Germany Says Patent Protection "Must Remain"
The US suggestion for the lifting of patent protection for Covid-19 vaccines has significant implications for vaccine production as a whole," said a government spokeswoman.
‘Some evidence’ more women than men get rare blood clots with AstraZeneca Covid-19 jab, but difference ‘small’ – UK drug regulator
Women may be more likely than men to suffer unusual blood clots after being vaccinated with AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 jab, although the difference is not significant, the UK's medicines regulator has said in its weekly report.
Moderna Vaccine 96 Per Cent Effective In 12-17 Year-Olds, Study Shows
Two-thirds of the 3,235 participants in trials in the United States received the vaccine and one-third were given a placebo.
Pfizer CEO "Not At All" In Favour Of US Patent Waiver: Report
In an interview with AFP, Bourla said his company, which developed its vaccine with German firm BioNTech, was "not at all" in favour of the call from the United States to waive patent protections for coronavirus jabs.
Prince Harry, Meghan Ask For Covid Vaccine Donations For Son Archie's Birthday
"We have been deeply touched over the past two years to feel the warmth and support for our family in honor of Archie's birthday," said the couple, who now live in California after renouncing their royal duties.
Patents Not "Limiting Factor" For Vaccine Production: BioNTech
"Patents are not the limiting factor for the production or supply of our vaccine. They would not increase the global production and supply of vaccine doses in the short and middle term," BioNTech told AFP in a statement.
What Will the Dresscode for Going Out Post-Pandemic Look Like?
If one things for certain, it will be a statement-making, celebratory melange of all the styles we wished to wear last year.
Younger people dying from COVID in Trinidad -CMO
Younger, healthier people with no co-morbidities are now dying from the COVID-19 virus in T&T and the Health Ministry is now testing them to determine if the more deadly Brazilian (P1) strain was responsible for their deaths.
Gov’ts vaccination drive is no fear-mongering exercise - Hon Malone
Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has assured the Virgin Islands (VI) public that the Government’s vaccination drive is not one of fear-mongering, rather, a move to protect lives in the territory.
Antigua launches campaign to reward citizens who get vaccinated
The Antigua and Barbuda government has entered into a partnership with a local company in a campaigned designed at getting nationals vaccinated as part of the efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
BVI doesn’t print money, says Fahie on requests for more stimulus
Premier Andrew Fahie remains evasive about whether a second round of stimulus will be presented by his government to badly hurting businesses in the territory; further fuelling speculation by residents of the Virgin Islands over whether ...
CIBC First Carib’n donates $10K to Public Health for COVID response
CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) is being congratulated for its timely cash donation to the BVI Public Health Unit to aid the government’s COVID-19 response.
Why You'll Want to Wear Slouchy Suits All Summer Long
Give your sweatpants a break and put your suit back on.
WHO chief welcomes US "historic decision" to support the release of patents for anticovid vaccines
The head of the WHO has been advocating for months for this measure, which India and South Africa proposed to the World Trade Organization.
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