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The Latest: Trial of arthritis drug for COVID-19 is halted

A shopper wears a mask as he passes a government sign on a bus stop in London, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. The UK is in its third national lockdown with people being told to stay at home. A shopper wears a mask as he passes a government sign on a bus stop in …

Offers of help emerge for Biden as U.S. vaccine distribution efforts hit roadblocks

The latest: Health officials throughout the United States are pinning their hopes on U.S. President Joe Biden as they struggle to obtain coronavirus vaccines. Doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been arriving haphazardly as they make their way from the federal …

Portugal's COVID-19 cases hit record, health service pushed to limit

LISBON (Reuters) - Daily coronavirus cases in Portugal rose 40% on Wednesday from the day before to a record 14,647, with the national health system (SNS) on the verge of collapse and the government pondering tougher lockdown measures to tackle the surge. …

Portugal minister says UK COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly across country

LISBON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The more contagious variant of the coronavirus discovered in Britain is spreading rapidly across Portugal, pressuring the health service at a time when authorities are scrambling to tackle the country’s worst outbreak since the …

Corona mutations: Can people who have recovered or been vaccinated be infected again?

Until now, no one had analyzed so precisely which strain of the coronavirus COVID-19 patients had contracted. It was only through intensified sequencing that some countries found out which particular variant was currently rampant in their countries: the …

EU leaders convene amid vaccine delays, virus variant fears

BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - European Union leaders will on Thursday seek to address the coronavirus pandemic’s mounting challenges, from containing more infectious variants to the threat of border closures and the slow roll-out of vaccines across the bloc …

Portugal's COVID-19 cases hit record, health service pushed to limit

Holiday bargains galore as prices plunge despite vaccine rollout hope

Package holiday prices have plunged by as much as 54 per cent year-on-year with bookings surging in line the introduction of a Covid vaccine. Holiday comparison website TravelSupermarket investigated the average prices for breaks this year compared to …

Portugal sets records in one of world’s worst virus surges

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s new daily COVID-19 cases jumped by more than 14,600 to set a new national record Wednesday, as the country weathers one of the worst pandemic surges in the world. Health authorities officially reported 14,647 new infections — …

Portugal's daily COVID-19 infections hit record, 40% jump from day before

By Reuters Staff FILE PHOTO: An ambulance carrying a COVID-19 patient is seen outside Santa Maria Hospital, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro NunesLISBON (Reuters) - Portugal …

Portugal Steps Up Lockdown Measures; 10 Pct of UK Tested Positive Last Month

MADRID -- Portugal was preparing Tuesday to toughen lockdown measures amid sustained infection rates, while the United Kingdom has found that around 10 percent of its population tested positive for coronavirus antibodies in December. The situation is …

Portugal ramps up lockdown rules amid surging coronavirus cases

Stricter lockdown rules have been introduced in Portugal amid surging coronavirus cases, with the pandemic setting grim records there and across Europe. Prime Minister António Costa said the country was “going through the most serious phase of the pandemic …

Portugal in 'tough marathon', says PM, as COVID-19 deaths hit new...

 19 Jan 2021 - 19:05 FILE PHOTO: An ambulance carrying a COVID-19 patient is seen outside Santa Maria Hospital, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Lisbon, Portugal, January 18, 2021. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes/File Photo LISBON - …

Mass Vaccination Underway Around the World: Is there Light At The Of The Tunnel?

Global COVID-19 deaths just surpassed 2 million on Friday, with over 93.4 million cases recorded worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins University. Scores of countries have started to conduct mass vaccination, however, the pandemic situations around the …

The Latest: Wisconsin vaccine plan excludes grocery workers

FILE - In this March 12, 2020 file photo, Gov. Tony Evers declares a public health emergency in Madison, Wis. Evers has ordered a ban on all gatherings of more than 50 people, a dramatic move in line with federal recommendations as other states took …

Portugal's COVID-19 deaths hit new record for second consecutive day

By Reuters Staff LISBON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Portugal’s daily death toll from the coronavirus reached a record high of 218 on Tuesday, up from 167 reported a day before, bringing the total to 9,246 deaths since the start of the pandemic, health authority …

Brazil Begins Vaccinations as It Battles Virus Variants

Last Updated Jan. 18, 2021, 11:45 p.m. ET Jan. 18, 2021, 11:45 p.m. ET The United States is hurtling toward 400,000 total deaths. A W.H.O. panel says the world failed in its initial pandemic response. This briefing has ended. Follow our latest coverage of …

California reports 2nd highest daily deaths

SACRAMENTO — California reported its second-highest number of COVID-19 deaths Wednesday but also a dip in hospitalizations below 20,000 for the first time since Dec. 27.The California Department of Public Health has reported the total of 694 new deaths is …

UK expands vaccine roll-out to over-70s

England has extended the roll-out of its COVID-19 vaccine to people over the age of 70, the National Health Service has announced. The UK's healthcare system said the vaccination program is accelerating, with 10 new locations opening as jab centres on …

Exeter Orthodontics: Allentown Orthodontist Location is Accepting New Patients

Exeter Orthodontics in Allentown is one of six Exeter Ortho locations accepting new patients in 2021. ALLENTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exeter Orthodontics offers affordable braces in Allentown. Now, the office …

Youth for Human Rights Joins in Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking

Wonder why you saw people wearing blue last week? It’s part of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to draw attention to this important issue. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Around the country people are wearing …

JD Technologies Launches Offices in California, Florida & Texas to Serve Aerospace, Defense, Medical & Other Industries

JD Technologies, LLC will use their extensive field sales and marketing expertise to pursue and win new business in other regions of the United States. YORK, MAINE, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JD Technologies, LLC, an effective …

A King in Paradise Presents: Our Health

Engaging Communities of Color in the Fight Against COVID-19 LA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the ongoing health crisis precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, A King in Paradise will host "Our …

TUNE IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF MODERN LIVING WITH KATHY IRELAND®

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Individuals wrestling with infertility can now take a more active role in their journey thanks to a new science-backed platform that offers never-before-seen personalization. …

TUNE IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF MODERN LIVING WITH KATHY IRELAND®

This episode’s exclusive interviews will feature the following companies as they showcase their breakthrough lifestyle products and brands. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tune in this week to an engaging …

Luxembourg Calling - all EU export-ready Cybersecurity Scaleups accelerate access to booming regional Fintech Ecosystem

R3i invites scaleups from across the cybersecurity spectrum to its 9-month Luxembourg Calling program, to accelerate access into booming fintech ecosystem. SAN FRANCISCO, January 21, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With COVID19 impacting …

Choose Love SEL Awareness Month™ in February

Promoting Hope, Healing and Connection Through Social Emotional Learning (SEL) NEWTOWN, CT, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement™, providing no-cost and social emotional learning and …

Trails Carolina’s COVID Prevention Plan Protects Students and Staff During the Pandemic

LAKE TOXAWAY, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trails Carolina, a leading wilderness therapy program for teens ages 10-17, has developed a thorough COVID prevention plan to protect new and existing students, …

Toxic Backlinks Audit

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Link2City’s Community Initiative for January 2021: Identifying and Cleaning Up Toxic Backlinks Link2City, a Miami-based digital marketing agency, has launched its new …

UNITEDHEALTH GROUP JOINS NATIONAL VETERAN BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL TO SUPPORT VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES

National Veteran Business Development Council welcomes UnitedHealth Group as newest Corporate Member DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC) announces the addition …

Startup Huggster With World’s First Hugging App: Send Real, Physical Hugs – Delivered Safely Even in COVID Times!

Huggster started its crowdfunding project on Indiegogo. With its globally unique app, it is possible to give a real hug to all those you cannot hug yourself. GELNHAUSEN, GERMANY, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The German start-up " …

CEOCFO Magazine Interviews Ergosuture CEO Claude Nogard on How the Drive’N Roll Is Revolutionizing Suturing Capabilities

Ergosuture CEO Claude Nogard on providing surgeons with Advanced Suturing with the Simplicity of a Regular Needle Driver across all Surgical Platforms ARLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS, US, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CEOCFO Magazine, an …

Biden-Harris Administration Has the Opportunity to Fully Harness the Resources From the Domain of the Lord of Thin Air

Our experts and leaders need to fully harness the domain of the Lord of thin air otherwise known as the cloud. We must work on the full mastery of thin air. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today is a …

AVM Biotechnology’s Executive Leadership Team Joined by Dr. Manon Cox and Dr. Gary Grohmann

SEATTLE, WA, USA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AVM Biotechnology’s Executive Leadership Team Joined by Dr. Manon Cox, MBA, former Protein Sciences Corporation CEO and Dr. Gary Grohmann, former Australian Regulatory Official Dr. Manon …

Expromet Technologies Group strengthens customer solutions with latest acquisition

UK precision casting and machining group Expromet Technologies Group has acquired Metaltech Precision Ltd, a leading manufacturer of precision components ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UK …

Franciscan Ministries Selects New Chief Operating Officer

Zachary Zerbonia oversees operations for Franciscan Ministries, a leading Catholic health system with senior living, healthcare and community-based services. LEMONT, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franciscan …

John F. Conway Joins Altis Labs as Scientific and Commercial Advisor

Former Head of Data Science and AI at AstraZeneca will accelerate expansion of Altis’ clinical information platform TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altis Labs, Inc. (“Altis”) is announcing that John F. Conway, …

Chimerix Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chimerix, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMRX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on accelerating the development of medicines to treat cancer and other serious diseases, announced today the pricing of its underwritten …

The NCIDC Announces Its Members are In- Network for Contigo Health

The NCIDC is the largest clinically integrated network of independent dermatologists in the state CARY, NC, US, January 20, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North Carolina Independent Dermatology Collaboration, a leading clinically integrated …