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Science

Israel switches to herd immunity amidst surging Omicron

Alina Hashmi - Science - January 2, 2022

Jerusalem: On Jan 2, it was reported that Israel could reach herd immunity amidst spurting Omicron infections. Israel’s top health official informed that the country had approved the use of Merck &.

TAGS: #Israel#Omicron surge

Possibility of 5th wave of Covid-19: Asad Umar

Alina Hashmi - Politics - January 2, 2022

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that there were clear signs of a fifth wave of COVID-19 in the country. He took to twitter and said,.

TAGS: #Asad Umar#Covid-19

Germany to close its last 3 nuclear warehouses

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 30, 2021

Berlin: On Dec 30, it was reported that Germany would pull the plug on three of its last six nuclear power stations on Friday. This is another step towards accomplishing its parting.

TAGS: #Germany nuclear warehouses

US Covid-19 cases hit a record high

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 29, 2021

It emerged on Wednesday that the average number of daily COVID-19 cases in the United States hit a record high of 258,312 over the past seven days. On Jan. 8 of this.

TAGS: #Covid-19#United States

Vietnam pre-orders 10 million covid doses from Israel

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 29, 2021

Jerusalem: On Dec 29, Israel’s Oramed Pharmaceuticals announced that its Oravax Medical unit had signed a deal with Vietnam’s Tan Thanh Holdings for the pre-order of 10 million doses of its oral.

TAGS: #Covid-19#Israel#Vietnam

Pakistan’s Omicron toll reaches 75

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 28, 2021

Islamabad: According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), the toll from coronavirus’ Omicron variant in Pakistan has reached a total of 75 as of December 28. The NIH, in an announcement,.

TAGS: #Omicron

Omicron cases reported in Lahore

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 27, 2021

On Dec 27, it was reported that almost 12 patients of Omicron virus had been confirmed in Lahore. Seven patients were from Johar Town while the other five patients belong to Defense..

TAGS: #Islamabad#Karachi#Lahore#Omicron

US to lift travel ban from African countries

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 24, 2021

Washington: On Dec 24, the White House announced that the Biden government would lift travel constraints on eight southern African countries imposed last month. White House spokesman Kevin Munoz tweeted that Biden.

TAGS: #South Africa#United States

Merck’s at-home antiviral COVID-19 pill gets authorization

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 23, 2021

On Dec 23, it emerged that the U.S. has authorized Merck & Co’s (MRK.N) antiviral pill for COVID-19 for those adult patients who are at high-risk. The announcement came a day after.

TAGS: #Merck COVID-19 pills

Italy tightens restrictions to control Omicron

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 23, 2021

Rome: On Dec 23, the PM Office of Italy said that it was planning to tighten restrictions to try to curb a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections. Mask wearing will be mandatory.

TAGS: #Covid-19#Italy

Philippines reduces booster shot time

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 22, 2021

Manila: On Dec 22, it emerged that the Philippines had halved to 3 months the waiting time for a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement came in the wake to.

TAGS: #Covid-19 vaccine#Philippines

Omicron kills 14 people in Britain

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 22, 2021

London: On Dec 22, it was reported that almost 129 people were in the hospital with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and 14 people died so far. Junior health.

TAGS: #Britain#Omicron#UK

Sweeping Omicron results in new curbs in Europe

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 21, 2021

London: It was reported that the countries across Europe were pondering new restrictions on movement on Tuesday. The German scientists have encouraged maximum and immediate constraints on social contacts due to the.

TAGS: #European Commission#Omicron

EU specifies 9-month validity of Covid-19 vaccination

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 21, 2021

Brussels: On Dec 21, the European Commission announced that it would make the European Union COVID-19 certificate valid for travel nine months after the completion of the primary vaccination list. The proposal.

TAGS: #Brussels#European Commission

Novavax to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to EU

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 20, 2021

Brussels: It emerged on Monday that Novavax (NVAX.O) would start providing its COVID-19 vaccines to the European Union (EU) in the first quarter of 2022. An EU source announced that the experts.

TAGS: #Covid-19#European Union#Novavax

UK reports drastic surge in Omicron cases

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 19, 2021

London: On Dec 19, it emerged that Britain had reported a massive surge in cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant. The number of Omicron cases recorded across the country reached almost.

TAGS: #Omicron surge#United Kingdom

No chance of ruling out Covid-19 restrictions: Sajid Javaid

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 19, 2021

London: On Dec 19, Britain’s health minister Sajid Javid has declined any chance of easing further COVID-19 restrictions before Christmas. The decision was taken in the wake of the spread of the.

TAGS: #Britain#London#Omicron

Pfizer causes Myocarditis in children

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 17, 2021

On Dec 17: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention told that it had received news of eight cases of myocarditis, a type of heart inflammation, in children aged 5-11 years.

TAGS: #Pfizer#Pfizer/BioNTech

Omicron adds misery to the Covid-19-struck world

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 16, 2021

London: On Dec 15, England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said that the Omicron varient of the coronavirus had posed a danger on the Covid-19-struck world. “This is a really serious threat.

TAGS: #Britain#Omicron

Malaysia announces new restrictions amidst Omicron

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 16, 2021

Kuala Lumpur: On Dec 16, it was reported that Malaysia had announced new COVID-19 restrictions to curb the Omicron coronavirus variant. The decision was taken in the wake of the second case.

TAGS: #Malaysia#Omicron

Queen Elizabeth cancels a pre-Christmas lunch

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 16, 2021

London: It emerged on Thursday, Queen Elizabeth has cancelled a pre-Christmas lunch with her family because of surging cases of COVID-19 in Britain. “The decision is a precautionary one as it is.

TAGS: #England#Queen Elizabeth

Canada to impose travel ban amidst Omicron surge

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 15, 2021

Ontario: On Dec 15, it occurred that Canada would impose restrictions on international travel to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. In a call between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and.

TAGS: ##Canada#Omicron

Philippines detects 2 Omicron cases

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 15, 2021

Manila: It was reported that the Philippines had detected two imported first cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant, the Department of Health said on Wednesday. It stated that the two Omicron variant.

TAGS: #Omicron variant#Philippines

India’s Serum to produce Novomax for children

Alina Hashmi - Business - December 14, 2021

New Delhi: It was reported on Dec 14 that the Serum Institute of India (SII) planned to launch the Novavax (NVAX.O) COVID-19 vaccine for kids in six months. SII CEO, Adar.

TAGS: #india#Serim#SII

Norway tightens restrictions amidst Omicron hike

Alina Hashmi - Politics - December 13, 2021

Oslo: On Dec 13, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere told that Norway would further tighten constraints in a bid to curb an anticipated surge of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. “The.

TAGS: #Norway#Omicron

PM Boris Johnson urges adults for booster shots

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 13, 2021

London: As Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged all adults to get a booster shot on Monday, long rows of people were observed at vaccine centers in major English cities. The centers in.

TAGS: #Boris Johnson#Britain

Ghana to vaccinate citizens upon arrival

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 10, 2021

Accra: On Dec 10, the Ghana health service said that it would vaccinate returning nationals and citizens against COVID-19 upon arrival at the airport from next Monday. The step was taken in.

TAGS: #Corona virus#Ghana

WHO warns against vaccine hoarding

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 9, 2021

Geneva: The World Health Organization alerted wealthy countries on Thursday against hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines for booster shots as they try to fight off the new Omicron variant. The organization also threatened.

TAGS: #vaccine hoarding#WHO

Sweden reintroduces measures amid Covid-19 hike

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 7, 2021

Stockholm: On Thursday, Sweden announced to reintroduce a great many measures to curb soaring Covid-19 infections. It also advised revived social distancing and the use of masks in a public conveyance, the.

TAGS: #Covid-19#Sweden

Omicron surges in Britain

Alina Hashmi - Science - December 7, 2021

London: On Dec 7, it emerged that Britain had reported a further 101 confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant. According to the UK Health Security Agency, the total number of Omicron.

TAGS: #Britain#Omicron
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