Health
US directs millions of COVID-19 shots to Latin America, Africa, Asia
- June 22, 2021
The White House fact sheet on Monday did not provide exact figures for how many doses would be sent to each country. Africa (approximately 10 million shots): Recipient countries will be selected in coordination with the African Union. Asia (approximately 16 million shots): India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan , Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Maldives, Bhutan, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Cambodia and the Pacific Islands. (more...)
- June 22, 2021
The White House fact sheet on Monday did not provide exact figures for how many doses would be sent to each country. Africa (approximately 10 million shots): Recipient countries will be selected in coordination with the African Union. Asia (approximately 16 million shots): India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan , Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Maldives, Bhutan, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Cambodia and the Pacific Islands. (more...)
Russian Man Charged With Murdering US Student Catherine Serou
- June 21, 2021
Russian news reports have identified the suspect as Alexander Popov and said he had a record of violent crimes. On Friday, Serou's mother Beccy told USA radio NPR from MS that her daughter had moved to Nizhny Novgorod in 2019 and had sent her a final text Tuesday evening saying: "In a auto with a stranger. (more...)
- June 21, 2021
Russian news reports have identified the suspect as Alexander Popov and said he had a record of violent crimes. On Friday, Serou's mother Beccy told USA radio NPR from MS that her daughter had moved to Nizhny Novgorod in 2019 and had sent her a final text Tuesday evening saying: "In a auto with a stranger. (more...)
Biden to hold solo newser after Putin summit
- June 13, 2021
But at the same time, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel , specifically, have reportedly suggested they're anxious about Biden's camp taking things to the point that they could lose any cooperation from China. (more...)
- June 13, 2021
But at the same time, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel , specifically, have reportedly suggested they're anxious about Biden's camp taking things to the point that they could lose any cooperation from China. (more...)
Austin mass shooting: 14 hurt, 2 suspects at large
- June 13, 2021
Authorities confirmed to Plohetski that investigators were working just after noon Saturday to confirm the identities of the two suspects and arrest them. Six people were taken to a hospital by the Austin Police Department, and the Austin-Travis County EMS brought in four others for medial treatment, Chacon said. (more...)
- June 13, 2021
Authorities confirmed to Plohetski that investigators were working just after noon Saturday to confirm the identities of the two suspects and arrest them. Six people were taken to a hospital by the Austin Police Department, and the Austin-Travis County EMS brought in four others for medial treatment, Chacon said. (more...)
Biden Arrives in Europe for Summits With Allies, Putin
- June 11, 2021
Instead, he said he doesn't want a conflict with Russian Federation. Biden went on to warn Russian Federation to not engage in "harmful activities" while stating the country may face "robust and meaningful consequences". "The President (Biden) will talk to President Putin about our concerns on this front". His approach comes now, after former president Donald Trump's transactional populism defined much of USA foreign policy over the past four years. (more...)
- June 11, 2021
Instead, he said he doesn't want a conflict with Russian Federation. Biden went on to warn Russian Federation to not engage in "harmful activities" while stating the country may face "robust and meaningful consequences". "The President (Biden) will talk to President Putin about our concerns on this front". His approach comes now, after former president Donald Trump's transactional populism defined much of USA foreign policy over the past four years. (more...)
Australian police arrest over 200 after cracking underworld messaging app
- June 08, 2021
New Zealand police said they had arrested 35 people and seized drugs and assets worth millions of dollars. What followed was Operation Ironside, where hundreds of alleged offenders were tricked into communicating via AN0M, an encrypted app designed by police. (more...)
- June 08, 2021
New Zealand police said they had arrested 35 people and seized drugs and assets worth millions of dollars. What followed was Operation Ironside, where hundreds of alleged offenders were tricked into communicating via AN0M, an encrypted app designed by police. (more...)
Number of confirmed Indian variant cases in Mansfield revealed
- June 07, 2021
Taking to Twitter, the WHO Nepal account wrote this morning: " WHO is not aware of any new variant of SARS-CoV-2 being detected in Nepal". They found that people who had been fully vaccinated with two Pfizer doses had antibodies that were 6 times lower against the B.1.617.2 variant, 5 times lower against the B.1.351 variant, and 2.6 times lower against the B.1.1.7 variant when compared to the original strain. (more...)
- June 07, 2021
Taking to Twitter, the WHO Nepal account wrote this morning: " WHO is not aware of any new variant of SARS-CoV-2 being detected in Nepal". They found that people who had been fully vaccinated with two Pfizer doses had antibodies that were 6 times lower against the B.1.617.2 variant, 5 times lower against the B.1.351 variant, and 2.6 times lower against the B.1.1.7 variant when compared to the original strain. (more...)
Kamala Harris reaches Guatemala after switching planes due to technical issue
- June 07, 2021
But the plane suffered a technical issue and returned less than an hour later, as reported by the Associated Press . "I'm good, I'm good". Harris's spokeswoman Symone Sanders said that the vice president would switch planes and no major delays in her itinerary were expected. (more...)
- June 07, 2021
But the plane suffered a technical issue and returned less than an hour later, as reported by the Associated Press . "I'm good, I'm good". Harris's spokeswoman Symone Sanders said that the vice president would switch planes and no major delays in her itinerary were expected. (more...)
Pakistan train accident: 30 killed in Sindh collision
- June 07, 2021
He said that the death toll is likely to rise as one of the bogies is still stuck in the wreckage. Carriages of the Millat express travelling from Karachi to Sargoda derailed in Ghotki district between Raiti and Dherki and were hit by the oncoming Sir Syed Express from Rawalpindi to Karachi. (more...)
- June 07, 2021
He said that the death toll is likely to rise as one of the bogies is still stuck in the wreckage. Carriages of the Millat express travelling from Karachi to Sargoda derailed in Ghotki district between Raiti and Dherki and were hit by the oncoming Sir Syed Express from Rawalpindi to Karachi. (more...)
A Teen Shoves A Bear To Save Her Family's Dogs
- June 02, 2021
In the clip, the bear and her cubs can be seen scaling a backyard wall as a larger black dog and several smaller dogs rush to the scene. I just pushed her enough to make her lose her balance, so she dropped my dog and I ran out of there. "My cousin Hailey yeeted a bear off her fence today and saved her dogs". "And the first thing I think to do is push the bear. And somehow it worked". (more...)
- June 02, 2021
In the clip, the bear and her cubs can be seen scaling a backyard wall as a larger black dog and several smaller dogs rush to the scene. I just pushed her enough to make her lose her balance, so she dropped my dog and I ran out of there. "My cousin Hailey yeeted a bear off her fence today and saved her dogs". "And the first thing I think to do is push the bear. And somehow it worked". (more...)
Iran's largest warship catches fire and sinks under mysterious circumstances
- June 02, 2021
But efforts to save the ship itself were unsuccessful and it sank, according to Fars news agency. Kharg , the largest warship in the Iranian navy caught fire and later sank Wednesday in the Gulf of Oman under unclear circumstances, semiofficial news agencies reported . (more...)
- June 02, 2021
But efforts to save the ship itself were unsuccessful and it sank, according to Fars news agency. Kharg , the largest warship in the Iranian navy caught fire and later sank Wednesday in the Gulf of Oman under unclear circumstances, semiofficial news agencies reported . (more...)
Republicans in U.S. Senate block probe of Capitol riot
- May 29, 2021
The opposition comes even as relatives of Officer Brian Sicknick - a Capitol Police officer who fought with protesters and died of a stroke days after the incident - pleaded with Republicans to back the creation of the commission . Murray's vote would not have altered the outcome Friday, as Senate Republicans blocked the January 6 probe with a filibuster. Republicans did not defend these positions on the Senate floor before or after the vote. (more...)
- May 29, 2021
The opposition comes even as relatives of Officer Brian Sicknick - a Capitol Police officer who fought with protesters and died of a stroke days after the incident - pleaded with Republicans to back the creation of the commission . Murray's vote would not have altered the outcome Friday, as Senate Republicans blocked the January 6 probe with a filibuster. Republicans did not defend these positions on the Senate floor before or after the vote. (more...)
Lukashenko defends plane diversion, says Belarus acted ‘lawfully’
- May 28, 2021
Speaking before lawmakers and top officials, President Alexander Lukashenko maintained his contention that there was a bomb threat against the Ryanair flight and called it an "absolute lie" that a fighter jet he scrambled was forcing the passenger plane to land in Minsk, the Belarusian capital. (more...)
- May 28, 2021
Speaking before lawmakers and top officials, President Alexander Lukashenko maintained his contention that there was a bomb threat against the Ryanair flight and called it an "absolute lie" that a fighter jet he scrambled was forcing the passenger plane to land in Minsk, the Belarusian capital. (more...)
Top doctor wants schools to open before Ontario's Step 1 reopening date
- May 27, 2021
One week ago there were 23. The number of resolved cases have outnumbered new cases each day since mid-April. The latest provincial numbers confirm 1,227 new cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, 39 new cases of the P.1 variant and four new cases of B.1.351. (more...)
- May 27, 2021
One week ago there were 23. The number of resolved cases have outnumbered new cases each day since mid-April. The latest provincial numbers confirm 1,227 new cases of the B.1.1.7 variant, 39 new cases of the P.1 variant and four new cases of B.1.351. (more...)
B.C. launches into first step of COVID-19 restart plan
- May 27, 2021
Henry and Dix said in the statement. Provincial travel restrictions would also expire, opening up recreational travel across B.C., while up to 50 people would be able to attend outdoor sporting events. On Tuesday, the BC government unveiled its restart plan for the province , offering details and timelines for when there might be some semblance of normal across all sectors. (more...)
- May 27, 2021
Henry and Dix said in the statement. Provincial travel restrictions would also expire, opening up recreational travel across B.C., while up to 50 people would be able to attend outdoor sporting events. On Tuesday, the BC government unveiled its restart plan for the province , offering details and timelines for when there might be some semblance of normal across all sectors. (more...)
Victoria plunged into snap seven-day lockdown
- May 27, 2021
These new cases are linked to the four initial infections reported on Monday, and all carry the Indian variant of the virus, which is "at least as infectious" as the United Kingdom variant. On Wednesday morning, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said the remaining test results from primary close contacts would provide more clarity. From 1am Wednesday, anyone arriving into Queensland from the City of Whittlesea local government area must go into hotel quarantine unless they have a valid ... (more...)
- May 27, 2021
These new cases are linked to the four initial infections reported on Monday, and all carry the Indian variant of the virus, which is "at least as infectious" as the United Kingdom variant. On Wednesday morning, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton said the remaining test results from primary close contacts would provide more clarity. From 1am Wednesday, anyone arriving into Queensland from the City of Whittlesea local government area must go into hotel quarantine unless they have a valid ... (more...)
UK PM Johnson considered having Covid injection in early 2020
- May 26, 2021
Mr Cummings said he knew this was a lie, because Hancock had been told the opposite by experts. Mr Cummings told MPs that "the logic was, if you go in for the optimal single peak strategy - herd immunity by September - in the same way you don't take vaccines as a kind of urgent priority, you don't take testing as an urgent priority, and that's why the Department of Health said (in mid-March) "we don't need to test everyone any more", because the view was simply, well, 60% or 70% of the ... (more...)
- May 26, 2021
Mr Cummings said he knew this was a lie, because Hancock had been told the opposite by experts. Mr Cummings told MPs that "the logic was, if you go in for the optimal single peak strategy - herd immunity by September - in the same way you don't take vaccines as a kind of urgent priority, you don't take testing as an urgent priority, and that's why the Department of Health said (in mid-March) "we don't need to test everyone any more", because the view was simply, well, 60% or 70% of the ... (more...)
No new Covid-19 cases at border or in the community today
- May 26, 2021
As for everyone else, health officials are asking visitors who were there on Sunday, May 23, to be extra vigilant for any COVID-19 symptoms . The outbreak ends Victoria's run of zero cases for almost three months and prompted New Zealand to suspend quarantine-free travel with the state for 72 hours from Tuesday evening, while the neighbouring state of South Australia has imposed travel restrictions. (more...)
- May 26, 2021
As for everyone else, health officials are asking visitors who were there on Sunday, May 23, to be extra vigilant for any COVID-19 symptoms . The outbreak ends Victoria's run of zero cases for almost three months and prompted New Zealand to suspend quarantine-free travel with the state for 72 hours from Tuesday evening, while the neighbouring state of South Australia has imposed travel restrictions. (more...)
How to Watch Tomorrow’s ‘Super Blood Moon’ Eclipse
- May 26, 2021
The " super blood flower moon " gets its name from being a super moon , meaning a full moon at a time when the moon is at its closest point to Earth . Meanwhile, as the sun Earth And the moon are perfectly aligned, so you can go back and forth between webcasts to compare the eclipses of Western Australia and Los Angeles, Flagstaff, Arizona, and New Zealand. (more...)
- May 26, 2021
The " super blood flower moon " gets its name from being a super moon , meaning a full moon at a time when the moon is at its closest point to Earth . Meanwhile, as the sun Earth And the moon are perfectly aligned, so you can go back and forth between webcasts to compare the eclipses of Western Australia and Los Angeles, Flagstaff, Arizona, and New Zealand. (more...)
Will only supply Covid vaccines to GOI: Pfizer
- May 25, 2021
They have said that they will deal with the Government of India alone", Delhi CM Kejriwal said. Health policy experts tracking India's vaccine supplies said the absence of immediate extra doses through imports underlined the Centre's poor planning that has left India, one of the world's largest vaccine makers, struggling to inoculate its people. (more...)
- May 25, 2021
They have said that they will deal with the Government of India alone", Delhi CM Kejriwal said. Health policy experts tracking India's vaccine supplies said the absence of immediate extra doses through imports underlined the Centre's poor planning that has left India, one of the world's largest vaccine makers, struggling to inoculate its people. (more...)
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