Friday, January 8, 2021

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine appears effective against mutation in new coronavirus variants, study suggests

Covid Vaccinations, Toronto

Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine appeared to work against a key mutation in the highly transmissible new variants of the coronavirus discovered in Britain and South Africa, according to a laboratory study conducted by the U.S. drugmaker.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/pfizer-biontech-vaccine-appears-effective-against-mutation-in-new-coronavirus-variants-study-suggests-1.5865885?cmp=rss

U.S. economy lost 140,000 jobs last month as COVID-19 refuses to release its grip on economy

Economy Jobs Report

U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/us-jobs-december-1.5865941?cmp=rss

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine shots can be given up to 6 weeks apart, WHO says

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World Health Organization experts on Friday issued recommendations that the interval between administration of two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the coronavirus can be extended to up to six weeks.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/who-vaccine-interval-recommendation-1.5865889?cmp=rss

How loved-ones are honouring the memory of those killed in Iran's Flight 752 air disaster

PS752 victims

Family and friends of victims of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 describe their legacies, and how cherished memories continue to be held close.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/iran-flight-752-memorials-1.5863022?cmp=rss

Abu Bakar Bashir, Indonesian cleric who inspired Bali bombings, freed from prison

INDONESIA-CRIME/BASHIR

A convicted firebrand cleric who inspired the Bali bombers and other violent extremists walked free from an Indonesian prison Friday after completing his sentence for funding the training of Islamic militants.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/bashir-freed-bali-1.5865846?cmp=rss