FILE PHOTO: Pascal Soriot, chief executive officer of pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, attends an interview with Reuters in Shanghai, China November 4, 2019. Picture taken November 4, 2019. REUTERS/Brenda GohGENEVA (Reuters) – The ceo of Astrazeneca Pascal Soriot said on Thursday that although the Anglo-Swedish company had hit “bumps on the road” it had been able […]
Thailand readies restrictions as coronavirus cases surge
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand reported 1,543 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the sharpest increase since the start of the pandemic and the fourth record rise this week, prompting authorities to prepare new restrictions that would include closing schools and clubs.FILE PHOTO: Local residents queue for a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) nasal swab test, in Bangkok, Thailand, April […]
U.S. advisory panel reviews rare clot risk with J&J COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. health advisory panel on Wednesday began a review of six reported cases of rare blood clots in women who received Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, a day after federal regulators paused its use to assess the issue.FILE PHOTO: Vials with a sticker reading, “COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only” and […]
South Korea reports 731 new coronavirus cases
FILE PHOTO: A man wearing a mask rests on a beach amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Incheon, South Korea, April 10, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-JiSEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea reported 731 new coronavirus cases for Tuesday, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Wednesday, as the country battles to stem the number […]
U.S. to call for pause on Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine: NYT
FILE PHOTO: Vials with a sticker reading, “COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine / Injection only” and a medical syringe are seen in front of a displayed Johnson & Johnson logo in this illustration taken October 31, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration(Reuters) – U.S. federal health agencies on Tuesday will call for an immediate pause in use of Johnson […]
Japan's Osaka reports record 1,099 COVID-19 cases as 4th wave intensifies
FILE PHOTO: A woman, wearing protective mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), walks on an almost empty street in the Dotonbori entertainment district of Osaka, Japan, March 14, 2020. REUTERS/Edgard GarridoTOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s western region of Osaka reported a record number of infections of COVID-19 on Tuesday as a mutant strain of […]
New protocols, vaccine supplies to boost Italy's vaccination campaign: minister to paper
FILE PHOTO: A health worker stands in front of a woman who waits to receive a dose of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine in Bergamo, Italy, March 1, 2021. REUTERS/Flavio Lo ScalzoROME (Reuters) – A series of new rules and the supply of new doses will boost Italy’s vaccination campaign, allowing the government to lift […]
Dutch lockdown measures remain until at least April 28, ANP says
FILE PHOTO: A general view shows a street during a curfew following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Amsterdam, Netherlands, January 23, 2021. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw/File PhotoTHE HAGUE (Reuters) – The Dutch government on Sunday dashed hopes of an early easing of lockdown, saying a night-time curfew and other restrictions would remain until at […]
US suicides dropped amid coronavirus, defying pandemic expectations
Fox News Flash top headlines for April 9 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW YORK – [Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)] The number of U.S. suicides […]
Philippines records 401 coronavirus deaths, highest daily increase
FILE PHOTO: A woman wearing a face mask and a face shield as a protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), prays outside the St. Peter Parish Shrine of Leaders in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, April 4, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie DavidMANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ health ministry on Friday reported 401 new coronavirus deaths, the […]