Monday, July 12, 2021

More data needed as Pfizer looks to COVID-19 boosters, experts say

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Pfizer Inc's push for health regulators to authorize a third dose of its COVID-19 shot is not yet backed by evidence, despite the fast-spreading Delta variant, vaccine experts said.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/pfizer-biontech-covid19-booster-data-experts-1.6098910?cmp=rss

South Africa to deploy army to quell violence as ex-leader Jacob Zuma faces court

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South Africa will deploy soldiers to quell violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob Zuma's jailing, the military said on Monday, after days of riots and looting left at least six people dead.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/south-africa-jacob-zuma-riot-1.6098876?cmp=rss

Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Monday

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to confirm Monday that all remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week's time while urging people to remain cautious amid a huge resurgence of the coronavirus.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coronavirus-covid19-canada-world-july12-2021-1.6098848?cmp=rss

'It was just magical': Billionaire Richard Branson flies to space aboard his own ship

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Swashbuckling entrepreneur Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship on Sunday, beating out fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/space-race-tourism-virgin-galactic-launch-1.6098393?cmp=rss

Death toll in Florida condo collapse rises to 90, with 31 missing

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Authorities searching for victims of a deadly collapse in Florida said Sunday they hope to conclude their painstaking work in the coming weeks as a team of first responders from Israel departed the site.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/condo-collapse-florida-1.6098841?cmp=rss