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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...

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...

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