US election: Biden urges mask-wearing to save ‘thousands of lives’
The US president-elect says a mask is “not a political statement” and can help turn Covid-19 around. Source link
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Covid: NHS staff helped through crisis by ‘wobble room’
Staff at the Royal Derby Hospital created the room as a place to escape from the intense pressures. Source link
CBI wants Enforcement Directorate ‘approver’ Rajiv Saxena behind bars
New Delhi: Citing “incriminating evidence” and concealment of material facts, the Central Bureau of Investigation will oppose the bail application of Rajiv Saxena in the ` 3,600 crore alleged VVIP helicopter purchase scam. The agency will shortly file a detailed reply in a special CBI court opposing the interim bail granted to Saxena, who is … Read more
Biden transition team forms COVID-19 advisory board
Angela Lang/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. The transition team for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of a COVID-19 advisory board to help shape the upcoming administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. The board consists of 13 … Read more
Covid vaccine: Boris Johnson warns of ‘several more hurdles’
The PM said early findings showing a jab can prevent 90% of people getting Covid-19 was positive, but it was “very, very early days”. Source link
Biden: COVID Plan ‘Built on Bedrock of Science’
Nov. 9, 2020 — President-elect Joe Biden’s transition team on Monday announced its coronavirus task force, a group of doctors and scientists that will advise the incoming administration on a way to try to stem the pandemic. “Dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is one of the most important battles our administration will face, and … Read more
Mental health issues ‘rise’ during Wales lockdown
Pontypool residents have faced increased stress, often over money, as a result of the pandemic. The town in south Wales already had high levels of unemployment and unstable, poorly paid employment. Dorne, Joseph and Beth described the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on their mental health.+ Source link
Small and medium-sized businesses: Your guide to collaborative robots – Video | ZDNet
Small and medium-sized businesses: Your guide to collaborative robots 1:49 / November 10, 2020 Robots aren’t the exclusive purview of major enterprises anymore. SMBs are finding ways to save money and streamline operations by automating. This guide will show you how. Source link
Justin Trudeau urges Canadians to ‘hang on’ after coronavirus vaccine news
OTTAWA – Pfizer Inc’s announcement that its experimental COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective is “very encouraging,” Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday. “We hope a vaccine is coming early next year. We’re seeing a light at the end of the tunnel,” he told a news conference. Canada has a deal with … Read more
Gold plunges 5%, silver drops 7% as stocks soar on Covid-19 vaccine euphoria
Gold slumped more than 5% on Monday as news of the first successful late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trials prompted investors to dump safe-haven bullion and flock to riskier assets. Spot gold was down 4.9% at $1,854.44 per ounce by 10:11 p.m. IST, while US gold futures slid 4.9% to $1,855.30. Spot prices beat a sharp retreat … Read more