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World 5 years ago

FDA widens US safety inquiry into AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine: Sources

The US Food and Drug Administration has broadened its investigation of a serious illness in AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine study and will look at data from earlier trials of similar vaccines developed by the same scientists, three sources familiar with the details told Reuters.

World 5 years ago

No clear link between school opening and COVID surge, study finds

Widespread reopening of schools after lockdowns and vacations is generally not linked to rising COVID-19 rates, a study of 191 countries has found, but lockdown closures will leave a 2020 "pandemic learning debt" of 300 billion missed school days.

National 5 years ago

West Java extends PSBB in Bodebek to October 27

The West Java administration has extended large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) in Bogor, Depok and Bekasi (Bodebek) until Oct. 27.

World 5 years ago

Australia's Victoria marks steady downward trend in new COVID-19 cases

Australia's coronavirus hotspot of Victoria state maintained its steady downward trend in new infections on Wednesday as states began easing internal border closures, fuelling optimism about a return to normal.

World 5 years ago

Belgium coronavirus death toll passes 10,000

Belgium, one of the European countries hardest hit by the coronavirus, on Wednesday reported its death toll from the pandemic had surpassed 10,000.

World 5 years ago

Science and scientists highly regarded across globe: Survey

As citizens across the world await a vaccine to end the coronavirus pandemic, a survey by Pew Research Center published Tuesday has good news: scientists and their research are widely viewed positively across much of the globe.

World 5 years ago

Former EU chief Barroso to chair vaccine alliance

The Gavi vaccine alliance announced Tuesday that former European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso will become its new chair, as it works towards ensuring eventual COVID-19 jabs for poorer countries.

World 5 years ago

UK's Johnson shares general confusion over virus rules

With different measures in each UK nation, localized lockdowns and a rapidly changing national picture, many Britons are confused about coronavirus restrictions -- including, it emerged Tuesday, the prime minister.

World 5 years ago

More than 60 million Indians may have caught coronavirus: Study

More than 60 million people in India -- 10 times the official figure -- could have contracted the novel coronavirus, the country's lead pandemic agency said Tuesday, citing a nationwide study measuring antibodies.