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Social Distancing Becomes New Era Vow as Deferring Weddings Due to Covid-19 No Longer an Option
Keep in mind, these will not be homemade videos. Rather, videographers and photographers will expand their repertoire to include livestreaming services.
Moderna Eyes Third Quarter for First Doses of Potential Covid-19 Vaccine with Catalent Deal
Catalent will fill and package doses, support production and provide additional staffing for around-the-clock operations to produce the vaccine, which is still in clinical trials.
Gilead's Anti-viral Drug Remdesivir Endorsed as First Coronavirus Treatment in Europe
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Thursday its human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended the drug's use in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age with pneumonia who require oxygen support.
‘Want to Give Jobs to Americans Right Now’: Trump Defends Suspending Green Card Applications till Dec 31
Trump said the step was essential to help millions of Americans who have lost their jobs due to the economic crisis amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saudi Arabia to Hold 'Very Limited' Hajj Due to Virus
The kingdom said that only people of various nationalities already residing in the country would be allowed to perform the hajj.
Trump Says US Coronavirus Death Toll Could Surpass 1.5 Million-mark
The US death toll from COVID-19 has topped 120,000, according to a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University.
Thai Scientists Administer Second Dose of Covid-19 Vaccine to Monkeys as Trials Reach Make-or-break Stage
The Thai vaccine is one of at least 100 being worked on globally as the world reels from a devastating virus that has infected more than 8.7 million and killed 461,000.
Ex-Trump Aide Bolton Says North Korea's Kim Laughing at US President
Bolton also said he does not consider Trump to be fit for office and hopes he is a one-term president.
Weather Impact on Coronavirus Decoded, Seasonal Outbreaks Likely in Post-Pandemic Period: Study
Scientists said the virus is more stable at low-temperature and low-humidity conditions, whereas warmer temperature and higher humidity shortened half-life.
215 Bodies Found in Mass Graves in Mexico, Deceased Identified and Handed Over to Families
Most of the graves were located on fenced land or abandoned farms in the towns of Zapopan, Tlajomulco, Juanacatlan and El Salto, all in the Guadalajara metropolitan area.
Swiss Pharma Giant Novartis Stops Coronavirus Hydroxychloroquine Study
Hydroxychloroquine and its related compound chloroquine have traditionally been used to treat malaria and with a known anti-viral potential was seen as a possible treatment in the early days of the pandemic.
UN Sets Up Inquiry Into Racism After George Floyd Death
The 47-member-state forum unanimously adopted a resolution brought by African countries. The mandate also asks U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet to examine government responses to peaceful protests.
Louisville Police Chief Takes Step to Fire Officer in Breonna Taylor Shooting
Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was killed on March 13 after the officers entered her apartment bearing a "no-knock" arrest warrant that targeted the wrong house.
Pink Eye May be Primary Symptom of Covid-19, Conjunctivitis Found in 10-15% of Cases: Study
The researchers noted that in March, a 29-year-old woman arrived at the Royal Alexandra Hospital's Eye Institute of Alberta with a severe case of conjunctivitis and minimal respiratory symptoms.
Offices, Hair Salons, Outdoor Dining in New York Set to Reopen in Phase 2 from June 22
New York City will begin phase two of reopening on Monday, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Thursday, citing continued improvements in coronavirus data.
NASA's Next Mars Rover Honours Medical Teams Fighting Virus
With just another month until liftoff, the space agency on Wednesday revealed a commemorative plate attached to the rover, aptly named Perseverance.