Rich states’ Covid deals ‘may deprive poor of vaccine for years’

Wealthy countries already have agreements for 3.73bn doses, with another 5bn under negotiation, study finds. Governments in predominantly wealthy countries are negotiating to buy nearly 8.8bn doses of prospective Covid-19 vaccines in a “frenzy of deals” that could...

Six of the most promising treatments for Covid-19 so far

 While a cure-all drug or therapy is a long way off, there have been some breakthroughs   Many different drugs and therapies are being trialled and used on patients with Covid-19. There are some positive results, which may be beginning to bring the hospital...

How does COVID-19 affect climate change?

According to the data gathered by the World Health Organization (WHO), the pandemic has had some impacts on climate change. During the period of lockdowns and travel restrictions, it was noticeable that the skies of many polluted cities have gotten clearer and several...

Macron: ‘Reasonable prospect’ of having coronavirus vaccine ready in ‘coming months’

 Macron: ‘Reasonable prospect’ of having coronavirus vaccine ready in ‘coming months’ French President Emmanuel Macron said a vaccine against coronavirus could soon be ready, as he spoke at a joint press conference with German...

COVID-19 vaccine: China’s public good versus ‘America First’

 A staff member displays samples of the COVID-19 inactivated vaccine at Sinovac Biotech Ltd., in Beijing, capital of China, March 16, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei) With more than 20 million confirmed cases worldwide, people are waiting anxiously for news of a...

Rhondda Cynon Taf supermarkets face Covid-19 inspections

Environmental health officers are to increase supermarket inspections to ensure they are taking enough steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19, following concerns by a council leader. Andrew Morgan from Rhondda Cynon Taf council said his experiences at “large...