AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid vaccine approved for use in UK

Dec 30,2020
A coronavirus vaccine developed by drug firm AstraZeneca and Oxford University has been approved for use in Britain, the government said Wednesday, adding the mass rollout will start on January 4.
France considering extending virus curfews
Dec 30
France is considering starting its curfew earlier in the evening in parts of the country to try to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Health Minister Olivier Veran said Tuesday.
US detects first case of coronavirus variant in Colorado
Dec 30
The US state of Colorado has recorded what is reportedly America's first case of the particularly infectious coronavirus variant that emerged recently in Britain, the governor said Tuesday.
Singapore starts COVID-19 vaccination exercise 
Dec 30
Singapore started the COVID-19 vaccination exercise on Wednesday morning, with the first batch of healthcare workers at the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) getting vaccinated, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
More England Covid patients in hospital than at April peak
Dec 30
Britain on Tuesday registered a new daily high of more than 53,000 Covid-19 cases, as concern mounted about spiralling numbers of positive tests and pressure on health services.
Strong earthquake hits Croatia
Dec 30
A powerful earthquake has hit central Croatia, leaving six people dead and at least 26 injured.
50 journalists killed in 2020: watchdog
Dec 29

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