Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Coronavirus
06/20/2021
China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses
China has administered more than 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses, an astonishing milestone that comes as the country rolls out an unrivaled inoculation drive.
06/14/2021
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in U.S. trial
06/14/2021
Vermont becomes first state to reach 80% vaccine threshold
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) announced Monday that 80% of its eligible population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
06/10/2021
City that recorded first US coronavirus case becomes first to vaccinate 70 percent of residents
“Seattle is America’s most vaccinated major city, and it would not have been possible without our residents’ commitment to protecting themselves, their loved ones, and our entire community,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said in a statement.
06/09/2021
Canada’s COVID-19 outlook continues to improve as cases, hospitalizations drop
Canada’s top doctor shared some encouraging words on Wednesday, saying “all indicators of COVID-19 disease activity and severity continue to decline” this week in Canada.
06/09/2021
Hey Washingtonians! Get A Vaccine. Smoke A Joint.
Still anxious about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? Washington state is offering adults a relaxing new incentive — marijuana joints.
06/10/2021
‘One million jabs a day’: South-east Asia’s race to vaccinate
In Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the vaccination rollout is not a race. In south-east Asia it very much is, and those in the midst of it are doing whatever they can to get ahead.
06/09/2021
CDC: Severe COVID cases, deaths plummeted in spring following vaccine
06/10/2021
What Could Go Right? Beating AIDS by 2030
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In the U.S., vaccines for the youngest are expected this fall.
Coronavirus vaccines may be available in the fall for U.S. children as young as 6 months, drugmakers say.
06/08/2021
Recovered Covid Patients Send Their Leftover Meds to Those in Need
In India, an elegantly simple system ensures pills don’t get flushed when others can use them.
06/08/2021