Category: breaking-news

Report: More Half Of Black, Hispanic And Native American Workers Have Jobs That Can’t Be Done Remotely

The Urban Institute researchers said the increased risk of exposure contributes to the higher case and death rates among these demographics.

U.N. Removes Marijuana From List Of Most Dangerous Drugs

Cannabis had previously been listed alongside drugs such as heroin and cocaine.

Organized Criminals Are Targeting Covid-19 Vaccines, Interpol Warns

The agency warned criminals may sell fake vaccines or infiltrate supply chains.

Here’s Why The U.K. Beat The U.S. To Approve A Covid-19 Vaccine For Emergency Use

The U.K. approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use Wednesday, with experts touting efficiency as a factor.

U.K. Approves Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 Vaccine, The First Country To Do So

The vaccine will be available across the U.K. starting next week with the elderly and frontline healthcare workers being the first to receive a shot.

Study Suggests Covid-19 Was In The U.S. Weeks Earlier Than Thought, Before First Public Cases In China

The findings suggest that Covid-19 infections were present in the U.S. as early as December 2019.

Europe May Not Get Covid-19 Vaccine Before 2021, Earliest Approval Process Scheduled For December 29

Moderna and Pfizer applied to the EU’s vaccine regulator this week.

United Nations Pleads For Aid As The Covid-19 Pandemic Pushes Millions Into Extreme Poverty

The agency is appealing for $35 billion in 2021 to reach millions of the world’s most vulnerable people with “life-saving support.”

Cuomo Says 65% Of Transmission Now From Small Gatherings As State Prepares For Surge

New restrictions will be imposed if hospitals become overwhelmed.

Indian Manufacturer Rejects Claim AstraZeneca-Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Causes Severe Neurological Issues, Threatens Legal Action

The manufacturer says the trial participant’s illness has nothing to do with the vaccine.