Doctor: I’m not sure US is going to reach herd immunity
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...
Daily Archive: May 4, 2021
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,...
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...
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...
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”...
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...
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...
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...
