Dr. Leana Wen worries that America is not going to get to herd immunity, and says, ‘we need to address concerns of people who change their minds’ and show people what a return to normal looks like.
Nebula’s $700 R2-D2 portable projector could be the droid you’re looking for
Just in time for Star Wars Day 2021, Nebula has released a limited edition of its Capsule II portable projector that looks (and sounds) like R2-D2, for $700.
EU regulators start review of China’s Sinovac vaccine
The European Union’s drug regulator announced Tuesday that it has started a rolling review of China’s Sinovac coronavirus vaccine to assess its effectiveness and safety, a first step toward possible approval for use in the 27-nation bloc.
Singapore steps up virus curbs as infection clusters grow
Singapore announced a slew of new coronavirus restrictions Tuesday including a ban on spectators at sporting events as infections rise in the wealthy city-state.
Germany to ease virus curbs for vaccinated people
People who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer have to abide by curfews and contact restrictions in Germany under a draft law agreed by the cabinet on Tuesday.
Pfizer raises 2021 sales forecast for Covid vaccines to $26 bn
Pfizer sharply increased its projections for 2021 revenues and profits on Tuesday, citing much higher Covid-19 vaccine sales as it targets the inoculations as a “durable” revenue stream.
Partners of people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder often have a mental disorder
Almost half of the parents who have children together with a parent with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, are themselves burdened by psychological issues. This can affect family life and the children. This is shown in the research results from the major Danish psychiatry project iPSYCH.
The world’s largest jewelry brand is ditching mined diamonds
Pandora produces more jewelry than any other company in the world. And on Tuesday, it announced a major change: It won’t use any more mined diamonds in its products.
Far-Right French Leader Marine Le Pen Acquitted Over ISIS Tweets
Ms. Le Pen, head of the National Rally, posted graphic pictures in 2015 to protest comparisons between the terrorist group and her party.
Teenagers Are Struggling, and It’s Not Just Lockdown
“My school is giving too much work,” a 10th grader wrote during the pandemic. “At first, this was just a break from school, but now all I feel is stress, anxiety and pain.”