Thousands of people flocked to beaches across the United Kingdom last summer to relax and soak up the sun, prompting concerns of COVID-19 “superspreader” events. But crowded beaches do not spread COVID-19. That is what Mark Woolhouse, an infectious disease specialist from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, told Members of Parliament (MPs) on the House of Commons Science and … Continue reading No coronavirus outbreaks linked to crowded beaches, says infectious disease expert
“If lockdown were a drug, it wouldn’t be approved,” says UK medical researcher – lockdowns do more harm than good
In an op-ed published by the Daily Mail, British medical researcher and oncologist Angus Dalgleish argued that the United Kingdom should not entertain the notion of a second national lockdown as a means of fighting against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). Dalgleish argues that, if a lockdown were a drug, it would not be approved by British regulatory authorities … Continue reading “If lockdown were a drug, it wouldn’t be approved,” says UK medical researcher – lockdowns do more harm than good
Switzerland REJECTS AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, citing lack of sufficient data to prove effectiveness
The main medical regulator of Switzerland has rejected the Oxford-AstraZeneca Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. According to the regulator, there is a lack of available trial data to prove that the vaccine is safe to use. “With regard to the AstraZeneca vaccine, the data submitted and analyzed so far are not yet sufficient to permit authorization,” said … Continue reading Switzerland REJECTS AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, citing lack of sufficient data to prove effectiveness
Germany keeps lockdown in place even as the government receives intense criticism from business organizations
German businesses and trade organizations are strongly criticizing the government of Chancellor Angela Merkel its decision to extend the country’s Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, despite the objections from the country’s private sector. “Businesses are growing increasingly desperate and angry,” said Guido Zollick, head of the German Hotel and Restaurant Association. “More and more fear for their existence.” Zollick spoke … Continue reading Germany keeps lockdown in place even as the government receives intense criticism from business organizations
Denmark set to launch digital coronavirus passport
Denmark is set to launch its own digital Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) passport within the next few months. This document will show whether people have been vaccinated against the coronavirus. If the bearer of the passport has been vaccinated, it may grant them special travel privileges such as the waiving of mandatory quarantine. It could even allow them to visit certain areas … Continue reading Denmark set to launch digital coronavirus passport
Japan requiring domestic clinical trials before giving coronavirus vaccines the green light
The rollout of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines in Japan has been delayed due to the country’s insistence on running domestic clinical trials before it approves any vaccine. The one outstanding condition Japan requires from Moderna, BioNTech-Pfizer, AstraZeneca and several other pharmaceutical companies is that they conduct small clinical trials on Japanese citizens that demonstrate the vaccines are able … Continue reading Japan requiring domestic clinical trials before giving coronavirus vaccines the green light
Top US scientist questions Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine claims
On Wednesday, one of America’s top scientists said that the government shouldn’t count on a successful vaccine against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) being developed anytime soon when making a decision on easing restrictions. The statements by Dr. William Haseltine come after Moderna claimed to have made great strides in developing a vaccine against COVID-19. Dr. Haseltine, a former professor … Continue reading Top US scientist questions Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine claims
Vaccine passports pose data privacy risks UK Information Commissioner
The head of the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office has warned the government that Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine passports could pose data privacy risks and create artificial divisions in society between those who have received their shots and those who haven’t. The U.K. parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Subcommittee on Online Harms and Disinformation asked Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham regarding … Continue reading Vaccine passports pose data privacy risks UK Information Commissioner
Vaccine makers express confidence that their shots can take on new “mutant” strain of the same coronavirus their colleagues engineered in the first place
Big pharma companies involved in the creation of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines are preparing to take on the “mutant strains” of the virus. Health authorities in the European Union and in the United Kingdom have been sounding the alarm as a new strain of the coronavirus has begun spreading rapidly throughout England. It was first detected around … Continue reading Vaccine makers express confidence that their shots can take on new “mutant” strain of the same coronavirus their colleagues engineered in the first place
Elon Musk moves to Texas after friction with California lawmakers over coronavirus lockdowns
Tesla magnate Elon Musk announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8, that he has moved to Texas, according to The Daily Mail. Musk, now the world’s second-richest person, is one of the highest-profile executives to leave California during the coronavirus pandemic. He was also the state’s richest taxpayer. The move comes amid Musk’s increasing developments in the Lone Star State. … Continue reading Elon Musk moves to Texas after friction with California lawmakers over coronavirus lockdowns
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