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Saturday, June 12, 2021

Russia tests COVID-19 vaccine as nasal spray for children
Europe

Russia tests COVID-19 vaccine as nasal spray for children

  • Alexander Ginsburg, who heads the Gamaleya Institute that developed Sputnik V, said the spray for children used the same vaccine "only instead of a needle, a nozzle is put on", the TASS news agency reported.
  • The children's shot is expected to be ready for distribution by Sept. 15, Gintsburg was quoted as saying during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.
Published 12 Jun, 2021 08:59pm
Vietnam approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
South Asia

Vietnam approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

  • Vietnam is trying to accelerate its vaccine procurement drive to tackle a more stubborn wave of infections, even though its overall case load and fatality numbers remain relatively low.
  • Vietnam, with a population of around 98 million, has recorded a total of 10,241 coronavirus cases, with 58 deaths, since the pandemic began. Its domestic inoculation started in March.
Published 12 Jun, 2021 08:46pm
UK records 12 new COVID-19 deaths, 7,738 cases
Europe

UK records 12 new COVID-19 deaths, 7,738 cases

  • That compared to 17 deaths and 8,125 cases reported a day earlier.
  • On vaccines, a total of 41.29 million people have now received a first dose and 29.5 million have received two shots.
Published 12 Jun, 2021 08:40pm
America is back with Biden, France's Macron says
Europe

America is back with Biden, France's Macron says

  • Macron's remark echoes that of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who hailed Biden on Thursday as "a big breath of fresh air".
  • "Yes definitely," Macron said. "It's great to have a US president who's part of the club and very willing to cooperate."
Published 12 Jun, 2021 08:36pm
No movement: UK, EU show little sign of defusing post-Brexit row
Europe

No movement: UK, EU show little sign of defusing post-Brexit row

  • "Both sides must implement what we agreed on," von der Leyen, European Commission president, said after meeting Johnson alongside Michel, the European Council president.
  • "There is complete EU unity on this," she said, adding that the deal had been agreed, signed and ratified by both Johnson's government and the bloc.
Updated 12 Jun, 2021 06:25pm
Rising UK COVID cases are 'serious, serious concern': Johnson
Europe

Rising UK COVID cases are 'serious, serious concern': Johnson

  • "It's clear that the Indian variant is more transmissible and it's also true that the cases are going up, and that the levels of hospitalisation are going up."
  • "Now, we don't know exactly to what extent that is going to feed through into extra mortality, but clearly it's a matter of serious, serious concern."
Published 12 Jun, 2021 06:02pm
German foreign minister urges flexibility, pragmatism in Iran talks
Europe

German foreign minister urges flexibility, pragmatism in Iran talks

  • Iran retaliated by violating the limits imposed under the accord on its nuclear programme. It now seeks an end to United States sanctions.
  • Under JCPOA, Iran limited its nuclear program to make it harder to obtain fissile material for atomic weapons in return for relief from US, EU and UN sanctions.
Published 12 Jun, 2021 05:45pm
Thousands march in support of Muslim family killed in truck attack in Canada
USA

Thousands march in support of Muslim family killed in truck attack in Canada

  • The four victims, spanning three generations, were killed when Nathaniel Veltman, 20, ran into them while they were out for an evening walk near their home.
  • People in London, Ontario marched about 7 kilometers from the spot where the family was struck down to a nearby mosque, the site close to where Veltman was arrested by police.
Published 12 Jun, 2021 04:54pm
Covid vaccine access needed 'thoughout world'
World

Covid vaccine access needed 'thoughout world'

  • "This is not within the competence of the EMA so I can only speak from a personal perspective, where I really believe we need to ensure access, availability and access throughout the world, not just in the countries that have the means to pay for them," EMA Executive Director Emer Cooke said in an interview.
Published 12 Jun, 2021 12:42am
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