Coronavirus: New Covid strain Mu lands in UK with 55 cases in England so far September 1, 2021 A new Covid mutation called Mu has been detected in the UK, as 55 cases have been identified in England so far. The new strain, which first popped up in South America, has been designated a variant of interest by the World Health Organisation (WHO), according to various reports this morning. Mu, or B.1.621, was [...]
Metallic particles: Japan finds another contaminated Moderna vaccine September 1, 2021 Japan reported a fresh contamination case involving Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine, the fourth such incident in less than a week, threatening to slow the country’s sputtering inoculation campaign. Watch the full report.
Major setback for Johnson & Johnson as potential HIV vaccine fails to deliver August 31, 2021 A potential HIV vaccine being developed by Johnson & Johnson did not provide protection against the virus in a mid-stage study, the pharmaceutical company has said. J&J plans to end the study, which involved young women in sub-Saharan Africa. But researchers will continue a separate, late-stage trial involving a different composition of the vaccine in [...]
New Zealand reports first Covid vaccine death: Woman dies after Pfizer jab August 30, 2021 A health board that monitors vaccine safety said today that a woman had died from myocarditis after being given the Pfizer jab. The case marks New Zealand’s first reported coronavirus vaccine death. The board said the woman probably developed the condition because of the vaccine, although she had other medical issues which may have contributed. [...]
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes accuses former boyfriend as criminal proceedings begin August 29, 2021 Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is accusing her former boyfriend, who was president of the blood-testing startup, of abusing her Several court documents were unsealed last night. Watch the full report.
Contaminant found in Moderna Covid-19 vaccines believed to be metallic particles August 27, 2021 A contaminant found in a batch of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines delivered to Japan is believed to be a metallic particle, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported today. Earlier this week the country had suspended 1.6m doses of the Covid shot after reports of contaminents. Watch the full report.
Primark’s Oxford Street and Wood Green changing rooms to turn into pop-up Covid jab clinics this weekend August 27, 2021 Primark changing rooms at two London stores will become vaccination clinics this bank holiday weekend. Shoppers can turn up without an appointment and get a first or second dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, NHS England said. The popular clothing chain store has partnered with the NHS, Haringey Council and Westminster City Council to host [...]
Risk of blood clots after vaccine much lower than with Covid-19, researchers conclude August 27, 2021 The increased risk of blood clots after a coronavirus vaccine is much lower than with Covid-19, one of the lead authors of a large study has said, adding that the vast majority of people will be “absolutely fine” after their jab. The findings of what is believed to be the largest study on vaccine side [...]
Fatal blood clot: Coroner rules AstraZeneca vaccine caused death of BBC host Lisa Shaw August 27, 2021 The death of award-winning BBC radio presenter Lisa Shaw was caused by complications as a result of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a coroner in Newcastle has concluded. Shaw died in May, just over three weeks after she had her first dose of the jab, an inquest in Newcastle heard on Thursday. The 44-year-old – who [...]
No patent needed: Thailand develops machine to extract more Covid vaccine August 26, 2021 As Thailand struggles with its worst coronavirus outbreak yet, researchers in the country have developed a machine to draw out Covid-19 vaccine doses more efficiently and optimise lower-than-expected supplies. Watch the full report.