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❗️🦠 AstraZeneca and Oxford University have started the production of a coronavirus vaccine to defend against the Omicron variant, the company told Sputnik.
"Together with Oxford University, we have taken preliminary steps in producing an Omicron variant vaccine, in case it is needed, and will be informed by emerging data," global media relations manager Flavia Garcia said.
"Together with Oxford University, we have taken preliminary steps in producing an Omicron variant vaccine, in case it is needed, and will be informed by emerging data," global media relations manager Flavia Garcia said.
💊 FDA to authorize COVID-19 pills this week
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize two COVID-19 treatment pills - Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s molnupiravir - next week. Both medications are meant to treat higher-risk COVID-19 patients.
Merck’s research has suggested that the company's pill reduced the risk of hospitalization by 50 percent, whereas Pfizer's pill has proved far more effective by reducing the chances of hospitalization by 89 percent.
The US government has ordered 10 million Pfizer pills and roughly 3 million Merck doses in the same form.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to authorize two COVID-19 treatment pills - Pfizer’s Paxlovid and Merck’s molnupiravir - next week. Both medications are meant to treat higher-risk COVID-19 patients.
Merck’s research has suggested that the company's pill reduced the risk of hospitalization by 50 percent, whereas Pfizer's pill has proved far more effective by reducing the chances of hospitalization by 89 percent.
The US government has ordered 10 million Pfizer pills and roughly 3 million Merck doses in the same form.
Donald Trump is very appreciative and surprised that US President Joe Biden thanked his administration for their COVID vaccine successes.
During the announcement of expanded access to vaccines and support for hospitals across the country, Biden acknowledged the prior administration and the US scientific community for assisting in making it possible for America to be "one of the first countries to get the vaccine."
In an interview with Fox News, Trump reacted to Biden’s acknowledgement of his administration’s efforts.
"I'm very appreciative of that — I was surprised to hear it," Trump told Fox News. "I think it was a terrific thing, and I think it makes a lot of people happy."
🗣 "I think he did something very good," Trump continued. "You know, it has to be a process of healing in this country, and that will help a lot."
During the announcement of expanded access to vaccines and support for hospitals across the country, Biden acknowledged the prior administration and the US scientific community for assisting in making it possible for America to be "one of the first countries to get the vaccine."
In an interview with Fox News, Trump reacted to Biden’s acknowledgement of his administration’s efforts.
"I'm very appreciative of that — I was surprised to hear it," Trump told Fox News. "I think it was a terrific thing, and I think it makes a lot of people happy."
🗣 "I think he did something very good," Trump continued. "You know, it has to be a process of healing in this country, and that will help a lot."
📉 Life expectancy in the US dropped by almost 2 years in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Mortality data released by the National Center for Health Statistics calculated the average life expectancy in 2020 at 77 years — a 1.8-year decrease from 2019. This is the biggest one year decline in more than 75 years.
Heart disease, cancer and COVID are the three leading causes of death.
Mortality data released by the National Center for Health Statistics calculated the average life expectancy in 2020 at 77 years — a 1.8-year decrease from 2019. This is the biggest one year decline in more than 75 years.
Heart disease, cancer and COVID are the three leading causes of death.
⚡️ First round of Russia-US talks on security guarantees set for early 2022, Russian FM Lavrov says
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⚡️ First round of Russia-US talks on security guarantees set for early 2022, Russian FM Lavrov says
🇷🇺🇺🇸 The first round of security talks between Russia and the US is set to take place in early 2022, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed in an exclusive interview with RT.
🗣 "In the foreseeable future, we [...] want to do this in January, we plan to use the negotiating platform to discuss the second document - the draft agreement between Russia and NATO countries [on security guarantees]", Lavrov told RT.
According to the foreign minister, Washington's reaction to the security proposals from Moscow was "business-like".
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🗣 "In the foreseeable future, we [...] want to do this in January, we plan to use the negotiating platform to discuss the second document - the draft agreement between Russia and NATO countries [on security guarantees]", Lavrov told RT.
According to the foreign minister, Washington's reaction to the security proposals from Moscow was "business-like".
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🇷🇺🇺🇸 The first round of security talks between Russia and the US is set to take place in early 2022, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed in an exclusive interview with RT. 🗣 "In the foreseeable future, we [...] want to do this in January, we…
❗️ Lavrov: Russia does not want war, but will ensure nation's security
🔥 Ex-Virginia Governor Chuck Robb's mansion in Fairfax County caught fire overnight. No one was injured.
Robb had reportedly owned the house since 1973.
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Robb had reportedly owned the house since 1973.
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▪️ A family in Louisiana has lost three members in a car crash: Lindy Simmons (20), Christopher Simmons (17), and Kamryn Simmons (15) died after their vehicle was reportedly hit by a wrong-way driver on Friday. The driver was also killed, as per reports.
The victims’ mother, Dawn Simmons, as well as Christopher’s girlfriend Marissa remain in critical condition.
The family had nine children.
“We went from our ‘big family of 9 kids’ to 6 kids in the blink of an eye. I don’t know how we will ever move on or recover from this”, wrote Katie DeRouen, the second-eldest of the nine.
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The victims’ mother, Dawn Simmons, as well as Christopher’s girlfriend Marissa remain in critical condition.
The family had nine children.
“We went from our ‘big family of 9 kids’ to 6 kids in the blink of an eye. I don’t know how we will ever move on or recover from this”, wrote Katie DeRouen, the second-eldest of the nine.
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⚡️ NHL players won’t participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to COVID-19, the executive director says
⚡️ The US, Israeli officials agree that “Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program poses a grave threat to the region and to international peace and security”, the White House says
❗️ President Biden has signed a bill that allows the Capitol Police to request the help of the National Guard – without asking the Capitol Police Board first.
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🤔 Almost two thirds of Americans think the government should more actively regulate how social media giants tackle privacy issues.
A new poll has shown that 64 percent of US respondents believe the authorities "should do more" to regulate how Internet companies handle privacy issues, while 35% think it should not get more involved.
Only every fifth American expressed trust in Facebook, and 72% said they do not trust the social network.
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A new poll has shown that 64 percent of US respondents believe the authorities "should do more" to regulate how Internet companies handle privacy issues, while 35% think it should not get more involved.
Only every fifth American expressed trust in Facebook, and 72% said they do not trust the social network.
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❗️ Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Wednesday, the White House says
⚡️ President Biden says extending pause on student loan repayment an additional 90 days