Trump Sends Hospital Ship to Greenland
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will send a hospital ship to Greenland, the Arctic territory under Danish sovereignty that he […]
Covid-19
CDC Eases Access to COVID-19 Vaccines as CVS Expands Availability
The CDC’s latest guidance means Americans can once again access Covid-19 vaccines nationwide—this time without needing a prescription. Acting CDC Director Jim O’Neill approved the […]
Universal COVID Shots Could Save 2,000 More Lives
Recent scientific analysis highlights substantial advantages of comprehensive coronavirus vaccination programs compared to strategies focusing exclusively on high-risk demographics. Researchers from nine modeling teams published […]
Tech integral in reinstating consumer confidence in travel sector
Last week, the Biden administration officials decided to lift testing requirements for international travelers entering the United States. The announcement was welcomed by most – […]
Existing drugs offer promising new weapons in fight against Covid-19
A large-scale clinical trial at Canada’s McMaster University has offered some encouraging news in the fight against Covid-19. After testing several treatments on thousands of […]
Second-generation vaccines crucial to beating pandemic around the world
The news that late-stage trials of German biotech firm CureVac’s Covid-19 vaccine yielded only 47% efficacy has been met with dismay by scientists, policymakers and […]
New therapeutics offer fresh hope in fight against Covid-19
In a global first, a US-Australian partnership has reported the development of an antiviral therapy, based on gene-silencing RNA technology, which could directly act against […]
Gender equality key to pandemic recovery efforts
At a recent conference, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg highlighted the importance of turbocharging the fight for gender equality, noting that the Covid-19 pandemic has […]