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South Korean Probe Finds No Link Between AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine And Deaths

South Korea is one of several countries to investigate the link between the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot and adverse reactions after vaccination.

Fauci Says Military Who Refuse Covid-19 Vaccine Are ‘Part Of The Problem’ After High Rate Of Service Members Refuse Jab

Pentagon officials have said one in three military troops are refusing to take the optional Covid-19 shot.

WHO Report On Covid-19 Origins Dropped Amid Concerns It Lacked Transparency

A group of international scientists said it is “all but impossible” for the WHO probe to adequately evaluate the origins of the pandemic for fear of Chinese interference.

Investigation Reveals ‘Inappropriate Conduct’ And On-Duty Substance Use By Texas Rep. Ronny Jackson As Top White House Medic

A Department of Defense report into Jackson’s time as the White Houses’ top doctor includes numerous witnesses detailing a hostile and aggressive work environment.

Single Shot Of Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Is 85% Effective, Study Finds

The researchers said the findings support policies delaying the second shot in efforts to stretch supplies and speed up immunizations.

Patients With Mental Illnesses Should Be Prioritized For Covid-19 Vaccines, Experts Say

Those with severe mental illnesses are among the most at risk from Covid-19 but are frequently left out of vaccination strategies, European experts warn.

New Covid-19 Cases Around The World Dropped 16% Last Week, World Health Organization Says

It’s the fifth consecutive week in which new infections have dropped, while the number of deaths reported fell 10% last week.

Report: North Korean Hackers Tried To Steal Covid-19 Vaccine Tech From Pfizer

The isolated country has previously been accused of targeting researchers and pharma companies for sensitive information on the pandemic.

Blood Thinners Could Cut Risk Of Covid-19 Death In Hospital, Study Finds

The observational study is promising but would need to be backed up by clinical trials to know for certain whether blood thinners are an effective treatment.

U.K. Hit By Worst Economic Contraction On Record Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Limited growth in the final quarter of 2020 staved off a possible double-dip recession.