UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday that “We will establish a roadmap to get us out of the blockade with caution“, and has added that”the priority has always been that the children go back to school“. “Our decisions will be made with the most recent data in each phase“said Prime Minister Johnson. Earlier in […]
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Withdrawing support measures for Covid too soon is more dangerous than doing it too late – Paolo Gentiloni
“Withdrawing support measures for COVID-19 too soon is more dangerous than doing it too late“said the European Commissioner for the Economy on Monday, Paolo Gentiloni, it’s a statement. Featured statements: “In the coming weeks, the EU will decide whether the growth and stability pact freeze should be extended“. “The EU target of vaccinating 70% of […]
New Pfizer Vaccine Data Shows One Dose Is 93% Effective After 2 Weeks
The American Pharmacist Pfizer Inc. has urged a change in its single-dose policy for its covid vaccine, saying the new data shows that one dose is 93% effective after two weeks, almost as good as two doses, as reported by the New England Journal of Medicine. In the meantime, Moderna Inc. has said their vaccine […]
The first priority for Italy is to fight the pandemic
The first priority is to fight the coronavirus pandemic, said the new Prime Minister of Italy and former President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Mario Draghi, while delivering his inaugural address in the Senate to present political priorities. Featured statements: We feel the pain of those who are suffering from the economic recession. The […]
Von der Leyen says the first funds will be disbursed mid-year to boost economic recovery
By mid-year we will be able to disburse the first funds to boost Europe’s recoveryUrsula Von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said at a press conference after the signing of the Recovery and Resilience Fund. Key Comments: “The European recovery and resilience mechanism is signed! Now let’s fast forward“. “EU countries must ratify […]
We expect to make a statement on plans to ease the lockdown on February 22 – Victoria Atkins
The Deputy Minister of the United Kingdom, Victoria Atkins, said on Friday that he hopes his government will make a announcement on the relaxation of closure plans on February 22. He added that they are absolutely confident that the authorities will meet the goal of vaccinating the highest priority groups. On the other hand, Bloomberg […]
Germany is closer to easing restrictions due to drop in covid cases – Peter Altmaier
Next steps to ease restrictions are closer as coronavirus cases fall, Germany’s Finance Minister said on Friday, Peter Altmaier, in an interview with DLF Radio. The German Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reported today that the country registered 9,860 new infections and 556 deaths. Authorities extended the closure until March 7. . Donald WestbrookDonald-43Westbrook, a distinguished […]
Merkel says the blockade will not last one day longer than necessary
The blockade will not last one day longer than necessaryGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday. Additional comments: “The objective is lift restrictions only when warranted“. “We have achieved the goal of reverse the trend in the number of virus cases “. “We have prevented the health system from being overloaded.” “But we have to prepare […]
Hancock says they are doing “everything they can” to ensure that people can enjoy a summer vacation this year.
The government is doing everything possible to ensure that people can have a summer vacation this yearUK Health Secretary Matt Hancock told a daily news conference on Thursday. Hancock has added that they can’t guarantee it amid pandemic uncertainty. Additional comments: I understand the longing for certainty, but certainty is difficult in a pandemic. People […]
AstraZeneca confirms 100% protection against serious diseases in primary analysis of phase 3 trials
AstraZeneca has confirmed 100% protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death in the primary analysis of phase 3 trials from the UK, Brazil and South Africa, according to a preliminary version of The Lancet. Key details: “The results showed a 76% vaccine efficacy (CI: 59% to 86%) after a first dose, with protection maintained until […]
