Top news of the week: 01.06.2021.
Coronavirus
How can the G7 end the COVID-19 pandemic?
With the world still grappling with a pandemic, global health is one of the top priorities at the upcoming G7 summit in the UK.
Covid-19 Vaccine Makers Press Countries to Oppose Patent Waiver
The pharmaceutical industry is backing Germany, Japan and other countries that have opposed waiving Covid-19 vaccine patents, after the Biden administration threw its support behind the ...
Covid-19 Treatment From Vir, GlaxoSmithKline Is Authorized
The third antibody therapy cleared by the FDA is the latest option for treating patients early in the course of the disease so they can avoid hospitalization.
Inquiry Into Covid-19’s Origins Splits U.S. and China
Washington calls for new studies into when, where and how the pandemic began, while Beijing says scrutiny should turn to other countries, reflecting political tensions that are hindering ...
Janssen coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine authorised by UK medicines regulator
Janssen's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorised by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Covid-19: Job not done despite vaccination success, scientist warns
Calls to delay ending Covid restrictions in England on 21 June have come amid warnings of a third wave.
Russia Rolls Out Covid-19 Vaccine for Animals
Russian officials said they launched inoculations this week with Carnivac-Cov, Russia’s homegrown animal vaccine, after trials showed that it generates antibodies in dogs, cats, foxes and ...