Fired-up voters across Georgia descended on polling sites in record-breaking numbers on Monday, the first day of early, in-person balloting, as state and local officials reported glitches with the state’s […]
Sputnik V: What we know about Russia's coronavirus vaccine
Russia is the first country to grant approval for a COVID-19 vaccine, but the announcement has drawn a mixed response. Russia is set to roll out the world’s first approved […]
Russia says medics to get anti-COVID shots in two weeks, rejects safety concerns
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday the first batch of its Covid-19 vaccine would be ready for some medics within two weeks and rejected as “groundless” safety concerns aired […]
Obama renews attack on Trump virus response
Former US President Barack Obama has criticised his successor Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis. In an online address to graduating college students, he said the pandemic had shown […]
More US states begin lifting virus lockdown orders
More US states are beginning to lift lockdown orders even as US leaders say social distancing guidelines will be necessary throughout the summer. But governors warn that life will not […]
Sanofi CEO warns Europe on cornavirus vaccine race
PARIS (Reuters) – Sanofi’s chief executive on Friday urged stronger European co-ordination in the hunt for a vaccine against the new coronavirus, criticising Europe for being too slow to act […]
Trump’s name to appear on US virus relief cheques
President Donald Trump’s name will be printed on paper cheques being sent to millions of Americans struggling financially because of coronavirus. It is the first time a US president’s name […]
Volkswagen extends Mexico production halt as coronavirus bites
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – German automaker Volkswagen said on Wednesday it would extend until April 30 a suspension of activities at two production plants in central Mexico after the government […]