‘Next few weeks are going to be the worst’ of the pandemic, England’s medical chief warns
England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty warned that the "next few weeks are going to be the worst weeks" of the coronavirus pandemic for the U.K.'s NHS.
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BioNTech says Covid vaccine is effective against key new strains; to publish more data in days
Public health experts have expressed concern the new mutant strains could pose a threat to inoculation efforts.
France's slow vaccine rollout could harm President Macron's chances of re-election
A slow vaccine rollout against the coronavirus could hurt the re-election chances of President Emmanuel Macron.
Watch live: World Health Organization holds press conference on Covid pandemic
Officials at the WHO and immunologists around the world are watching the genomic sequence of the virus as new variants spread in some parts of the world.
2020 was one of the hottest years on record, tied with 2016
The Arctic and northern Siberia saw the largest temperature surges in 2020, and Europe had its hottest year ever as global carbon emissions continued to rise.
Google Chrome changes to be investigated by UK competition regulator
The Competition and Markets Authority said has announced that it plans to investigate changes that Google intends to make to its Chrome web browser.
EU agrees new Pfizer Covid vaccine deal and secures nearly half its annual output
The EU is doubling its purchases of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine at a time of growing concern over its rollout.
Banking software start-up Mambu raises $135 million at a $2.1 billion valuation
Mambu is the latest financial technology company to achieve the coveted status of "unicorn."
UK's decision to delay second Covid vaccine shot reluctantly endorsed by advisors
Germany's health ministry on Monday sought the advice of an independent vaccination commission on whether to follow in the U.K.'s footsteps.
WHO warns of tipping point in Covid pandemic, says Europe likely seeing 'most acute' phase of virus spread
Countries are scrambling to contain two variants found in the U.K. and South Africa that are significantly more transmissible.
Germany's Merkel 'open' to producing Russian Covid vaccine in the EU
Chancellor Angela Merkel is "open" to the idea of producing Russia's coronavirus vaccine in the European Union, if approved by the EMA.
Nvidia's $40 billion Arm acquisition to be investigated by UK competition regulator
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority announced that it plans to investigate Nvidia's proposed acquisition of British chip designer Arm.
EU gives final approval for Moderna Covid vaccine, paving way for extra doses
Moderna's vaccine is the second to be greenlit by European regulators.
China’s investment deal with the EU has raised 3 big concerns in Europe
After seven years of negotiations, the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, announced the deal with China on December 30
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange denied bail by London court
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has had his bail denied by a London court.
SoftBank-backed Improbable sees pre-tax losses rise to $88.5 million on its quest to develop virtual worlds
Improbable posted a pre-tax loss of £64.8 million ($88.5 million) for the seven months leading up to Dec. 31, 2019, according to a filing on Companies House.
What people might not be allowed to do if they don't get vaccinated
Some have speculated that vaccine refusers could be banned from flying, as well as entering restaurants, shops, and other venues.
Largest global study of 'long Covid' finds many patients unable to return to work six months later
Recent studies have shown a growing number of patients with Covid-19 experience persistent symptoms.
Israel to enter third national lockdown despite successful Covid vaccination campaign
Israel braces for a third national lockdown even with the nation seeing success in the rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposes national lockdown on England to combat new Covid variant
If England doesn't implement a new lockdown, the nation's health system will become overwhelmed in 21 days, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
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