Pfizer says early data signals Covid-19 vaccine is effective
Monday, 9 November 2020, 13:12
Last update: about 6 years ago
Associated Press
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application...
Greece imposes lockdown to avoid worst at hospitals
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 17:30
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
With a surge in coronavirus cases straining hospitals in many European countries, Greece announced a nationwide lockdown Thursday in the hopes of stemming a rising tide of patients before its...
Trump, Biden cede stage to voters for Election Day verdict
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 10:00
Last update: about 7 years ago
After a campaign marked by rancor and fear, Americans on Tuesday decide between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that...
Covid-19 and young US voters
Sunday, 1 November 2020, 16:11
Last update: about 7 years ago
Kevin Schembri Orland
Covid-19 could have an impact on the youth vote in the Presidential election in the USA. Among other things, the younger generations are less likely to vote than the older ones, and Covid-19...
Updated (2): Quake strikes Turkish coast and Greek island, killing 19
Friday, 30 October 2020, 14:05
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
A strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea has shaken Turkey and Greece. Several buildings were wrecked in Turkey's western Izmir province, according to officials, but there was no immediate information on...
Covid-19: Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Monday, 26 October 2020, 10:59
Last update: about 7 years ago
Associated Press
Buckling under the resurgence of the coronavirus in Europe, the Spanish government on Sunday declared a national state of emergency that includes an overnight curfew in hopes of not repeating the near...
Safeguards in place to protect voters as USA election draws near
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 19:45
Last update: about 7 years ago
Kevin Schembri Orland
The issue of possible voter fraud due to the voting by mail system being used by States in the US Presidential election has been a hot one this year, however there has been a lot of misinformation...