Coronavirus: Rapid tests for coronavirus and their accuracy
Even with the advent of vaccines, strategies for rapid and affordable testing for COVID-19 are still paramount. The lack of evidence that the current vaccines can completely [...]
COVID-19
G7 pledges to work with G20 on fighting COVID-19, climate change, upholding multilateral trading system
(Xinhua) The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) on Friday pledged to cooperate with the Group of 20 (G20) and other international institutions on a range of global issues [...]
Why the EU’s post-COVID recovery should go bio
The bioeconomy could play a significant role in Europe’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, if governments and industries capitalize on shifting demands and priorities, [...]
EU lawmakers adopt regulation to allow COVID-19 vaccines developed more quickly
As national requirements to assess the environmental risks of clinical trials on medicinal products that contain or consist of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) vary [...]
UN chief extends telecommuting arrangements to July 31
“We are actively preparing the buildings (at UN headquarters) for a phased return,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. (Xinhua) — [...]
U.S. industrial production plunges record 11.2 pct in April amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. industrial production plunged 11.2 percent in April, the largest monthly drop in the 101-year history of the index, according to the Federal Reserve. (Xinhua) — [...]
Europe Coronavirus Updates
— UK COVID-19 deaths hit nearly 34,000; — Coronavirus-linked rare disease kills 9-year-old in France, 135 cases identified in total; — Italy’s active [...]
Roundup: Trump announces new COVID-19 vaccine efforts
Trump said he is hopeful a COVID-19 vaccine can be developed by the end of the year. (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday two men will lead his [...]
Spotlight: Why U.S. models raise COVID-19 death projections
by Xinhua writers Tan Jingjing, Xiong Maoling Leading epidemiologists said as many states across the United States are lifting stay-at-home orders and reopening businesses, [...]
New invention converts the coronavirus to useful energy and saves lives of medical staff
Firstly, let me briefly introduce myself. My name is Bndean Omer, I am an engineer and inventor with over twenty years of experience in solving complicated and technical [...]
Trudeau confirms extending Canada-U.S. border restrictions for another 30 days
The agreement to close the border to all non-essential travel between Canada and the United States has been extended for another 30 days. (Xinhua) — Canadian Prime [...]
Nepali mountaineering association calls for cleaning up Mount Qomolangma amid COVID-19 crisis
The COVID-19 crisis can be turned into an opportunity to clean up Mount Qomolangma, said Nepali Mountaineering Association President Santa Bir Lama. In 2019, at least 10,000 [...]
Europe united in face of common challenge of COVID-19
Statement of European Parliament President David Sassoli on COVID-19 response “Not since the end of the Second World War have we faced such a dramatic crisis. Today the [...]
UK business leaders maintain strong confidence in China’s economy despite COVID-19 outbreak
(Xinhua) — Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, people from business and economics circles in Britain are showing their strong confidence in the resilience of China’s [...]
China’s progress offers hope, experience for Europe’s virus fight
(Xinhua) — Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, European officials have communicated with their Chinese counterparts, who have expressed solidarity and [...]
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