Medical
Novavax Vaccine Proves 89% effective in UK Trials
J&J's main goal was the prevention of moderate to severe Covid-19, and the vaccine was 85 per cent effective in stopping severe disease and preventing hospitalisation across all geographies and against multiple variants 28 days after immunisation. [Full Article...]
Trump, Lead Impeachment Lawyers Part Ways Week Before Trial
Butch Bowers and Deborah Barbier , both SC lawyers, have left the defense team in what one person described as a "mutual decision" that reflected a difference of opinion on the direction of the case. The insurrection, which took place January 6, was preceded by a Trump rally when he told his followers to head to the Capitol and repeatedly said they should fight for him. [Full Article...]
Johnson & Johnson vaccine prevents COVID-19, but less than some others
During trials, onset of protection was observed as early as 14 days after a single-dose vaccination. The overall effectiveness rate for preventing moderate to severe illness was 72% in the US and 66% across all countries studied, the pharmaceutical giant said. [Full Article...]
US health officials mandate face masks on planes, public transport
Additionally, people must wear masks on the premises of transportation hubs such as airports, train and subway stations, bus and ferry terminals, seaports and ports of entry. Furthermore, travelers must wear masks covering both the mouth and nose when awaiting, boarding, traveling on, or disembarking public conveyances. Flight attendant unions have said a federal rule will make it easier for cre... [Full Article...]
Ontario logs more than 2000 new COVID-19 cases, 73 more deaths
Any travellers refusing to be tested will be subject to a fine of at least $750. Travellers from other countries arriving at Mississauga's Pearson Airport will be tested for COVID-19 beginning next week. "I believe that imposing these new travel restrictions will help". But if the test is positive, they will be taken to a government facility. "That's why I have advocated for these changes and ... [Full Article...]
Xx deaths and xxxx new Covid-19 cases as AstraZeneca vaccine approved
The deaths notified today were among patients between 30 and 99 years old, with the average of the disease's victims being 82 years of age. 437 in Dublin, 146 in Cork, 76 in Meath , 69 in Wexford, 62 in Kildare and the remaining 464 cases are spread across all other counties. [Full Article...]
EMA says old people can safely take Pfizer, BioNTech Covid jab
The U.S. shipments from Moderna are coming from plants within the United States. Bourla said the company is working to ensure it can produce a high efficacy vaccine in 100 days or less, a radically sped up development timeline. Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca all require two doses. International Trade Minister Mary Ng spoke Thursday with European trade commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis, and said... [Full Article...]
COVID-19 update for Friday, Jan. 29
Currently, there are 594 people in hospital with COVID-19, with 110 of them in intensive care. "For example, there will be physical distancing requirements, activity restrictions, group size limitations and masking amongst other mandatory measures". [Full Article...]