Category: News


The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world


For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health Organization (WHO) — information that is crucial in informing the global fight against the disease.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/05/world/covid-tanzania-turkmenistan-north-korea-intl/index.html


Some US bishops discourage Catholics from getting Johnson & Johnson vaccine if others are available


As officials and health experts race to get Americans vaccinated against Covid-19, some Catholic bishops have weighed in to discourage Church members from getting the latest, single-shot vaccine from Johnson & Johnson when alternatives are available.

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/03/03/health/bishops-catholics-johnson-and-johnson-vaccine/index.html


Coronavirus: Texas and other states ease rules despite warnings


Texas will lift its mask requirement and allow businesses to reopen at full capacity next week, Governor Greg Abbott has announced.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56255701

Jamal Khashoggi: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi killing


A US intelligence report has found that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

US carries out airstrike against Iranian-backed militia in Syria


The United States conducted a military airstrike in eastern Syria along the border with Iraq on Thursday night targeting Iranian-backed militias in retaliation for a recent rocket strike in Erbil in northern Iraq that left several Americans injured, according to the Pentagon.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/us-carries-airstrike-iranian-backed-militia-syria/story?id=76122461&cid=clicksource_4380645_3_heads_hero_live_hero_hed

Johnson and Johnson vaccine: FDA finds the single-shot jab safe


A review by US regulators of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine has found it is safe and effective.

Four key questions on a Covid certification scheme in England


The idea of vaccine certificates has gained traction in England, as the government weighs their potential usefulness in reopening sectors of society against concerns about privacy and discrimination.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/feb/24/four-key-questions-on-a-covid-certification-scheme-in-england

PM promises review on issues of vaccine passports


Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises “deep and complex issues”, Boris Johnson says.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56169616