“Suppose my daughter has to stay in jail for a really long time and there comes a time when she is not able to see me. I am growing old, ….. Read More
Tag: Coronavirus pandemic
WTO can show ‘relevance’ with vaccine waiver, US trade rep says
For the second day in a row, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai heard criticism from Republican US lawmakers that the intellectual property rights waiver will give critical biopharmaceutical technology to China, ….. Read More
Amazon offers $100 vaccine bonus to entice 75,000 US workers
The hiring spree comes as the company gears up for next month’s Prime Day, its popular sales event that has become one of the busiest shopping days of the year ….. Read More
UEFA Champions League football final moved from Istanbul to Porto
The all-English Champions League final will be held in Porto with 12,000 fans from Chelsea and Manchester City, UEFA has confirmed. The May 29 showpiece was moved from Istanbul to ….. Read More
Alibaba reports first quarterly loss since going public
Despite the loss, China’s top e-commerce platform forecast 2022 revenue above market targets, betting that the pandemic-driven shift to online shopping will remain resilient. China’s top e-commerce platform Alibaba Group ….. Read More
Sputnik V To Hit Indian Market Next Week; How Does It Compare To Covaxin, Covishield
The second batch of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine will arrive in India on May 14, after the first batch of 1.5 lakh doses had arrived in Hyderabad on May 1. ….. Read More
Vaccine patent debate: Choosing profits over human lives?
The US became one of the few Western countries to support waiving intellectual property for coronavirus vaccines. SOURCE LINK
New Zealand sets out plans to reconnect with post-pandemic world
Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand will consider new travel bubbles as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has said her government will explore more ….. Read More
What is ‘black fungus’ infection found in India’s COVID patients?
Mumbai, India – For 35-year-old Milind Deshmukh, contracting the COVID-19 infection has been a devastating, life-altering experience. The mechanical engineer from Thane, a suburb of Mumbai, caught a fungal infection ….. Read More
COVID cases across India being traced to weeks-long Kumbh Mela
New Delhi, India – Participating in the Kumbh Mela, or pitcher festival, a major Hindu pilgrimage in India, was a matter of devotion for 36-year-old Neetesh Dubey. A government teacher ….. Read More