Clinical trials of intranasal COVID vaccine over; data submitted to regulators Bharat Biotech says BBV154 found to be safe, well-tolerated, immunogenic The Hindu · Aug 15, 2022
'Next generation' Covid jab approved in UK for use in adults A new coronavirus booster jab has been approved for use in adults. The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022
‘I’ve been a wreck’: students on facing A-level results after Covid disruption Four young people expecting their grades this week describe how the pandemic affected their studies The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022
New vaccine expected to boost omicron protection for everyone The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry plans to start administering COVID boosters using a new vaccine that is expected to increase protection against the omicron variants, as early as mid-October. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 15, 2022
Green Man boss defends Welsh Government deal to buy £4.25m farm in Powys Fiona Stewart says the festival is a success and they want to build on that "and do more with it" Wales Online · Aug 15, 2022
UK becomes first country to approve new Covid jab specifically targeting Omicron Moderna's chief medical officer, Dr Paul Burton, previously said that the new jab can boost a person's antibodies to such high levels that it may only be needed annually Daily Mirror · Aug 15, 2022
Greswolde Construction ceases trading after covid pandemic bites Administrators were appointed to Solihull contractor earlier this month Birmingham Post · Aug 15, 2022
Dad given devastating cancer diagnosis just two weeks after wedding Florian and Sarah Rose Tushi got married in May, after delaying their wedding twice due to covid, before they were delivered the agonising news. Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022
Second Covid-19 booster jab rolled out for pregnant women and over 60sCovid In the coming weeks more people will be eligible to receive the second booster vaccine Dublin Live · Aug 15, 2022
Kerala is a brand, investors are coming: State Industries Minister P. Rajeev In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, the Minister said Kerala was building on the international reputation it gained with its uniquely successful management of the Covid pandemic to turn the State into an attractive investment destination The Hindu · Aug 15, 2022
AT&T workers fight return to office push: ‘We can do the same job from home’ Long commutes to and from work, exorbitant childcare costs, ongoing concerns over exposure to Covid cited The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2022
Glasgow taxi drivers can now install permanent screens to help prevent 'violent attacks' The Licensing and Regulatory Committee at Glasgow City Council (GCC) voted in favour of the move on Sunday. Safety screens were permitted before but as a temporary measure to help prevent the spread of deadly Covid-19. Glasgow Live · Aug 15, 2022
Workers going into office ‘just 1.5 days a week’ after Covid lockdowns According to a new survey, only 13 per cent of employees work from the office on a Friday The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022
Oil prices drop by $5 to lowest since before Russia invaded Ukraine – as it happened Live coverage of business, economics and markets as Chinese economy shows signs of slowdown and Institute for Fiscal Studies warns on maintaining similar level of energy bills support The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022 Southern Hemisphere to Get First mRNA Vaccine Facility Covid-19 vaccine maker Moderna announced Monday that it will open an mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in the Australian city of Melbourne, a first for the southern hemisphere. The project will be based at one of Australia's largest universities, Monash, and will produce 100 million vaccine doses a year for Covid-19,…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2022 Andy Butchart hopes it will be third time lucky at European Championships in Munich FOR so many athletes this summer, the thought of a third major championship in the space of just over a month is daunting.
Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022 GDP notches fastest growth in a year on eased pandemic curbs Thailand's economy expanded at the fastest pace in a year in the second quarter as eased Covid-19 restrictions boosted activity and tourism, but multi-year high inflation and China's slowdown remain a drag on the nascent recovery.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022 South Korea Offering Large-scale Aid Package for North's Nukes South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday he will offer a wide-ranging aid package to the North in return for denuclearization, a deal long seen as a non-starter for Pyongyang. The proposal comes days after the North threatened to "wipe out" Seoul authorities over a recent Covid-19 outbreak and less…
The Times of India · Aug 15, 2022 PM Narendra Modi lauds people for coming together to fight Covid-19 NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded citizens of the country for coming together in the fight against Covid-19, and said India has administered a record 200 crore vaccine doses in a time-bound manner, a feat that would not have been possible for another nation.
ABC News · Aug 15, 2022 Student exchange programs resume with caution after COVID-19 disruption, but some delays persist Exchange programs across Australia are back on after being suspended due to COVID-19.
Bangkok Post · Aug 15, 2022 Venice and the milk of dreams Santa Maria Della Salute, also known as Saint Mary of Health, stands majestically at Punta Della Dogana by the Grand Canal in the city of Venice. In 1631, Venice experienced an unusually devastating plague when nearly a third of the population was wiped out. As a votive offering, the Republic…
ABC News · Aug 14, 2022 The latest COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories Here's a quick wrap of today's COVID-19 statistics from each Australian jurisdiction.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022 UK house prices drop for first time this year, says Rightmove Experts blame 1.3% average fall on summer distractions rather than economic factors
Daily Mirror · Aug 14, 2022 Hundreds of bus routes face axe with 'cliff-edge' deadline THIS WEEK - key areas hit A cut-off date is looming within days for England's bus firms to cut or scrap key routes - as vital government Covid funding runs out in October
Reason · Aug 14, 2022 Prof. Andrew Koppelman (Northwestern) Guest-Blogging About Religious Liberty I'm delighted to report that Prof. Andrew Koppelman (Northwestern) will be guest-blogging this coming week about his new article, "The Increasingly Dangerous Variants of the 'Most-Favored-Nation' Theory of Religious Liberty": The First Amendment prohibits discrimination against religion. In a short time, mostly in cases challenging efforts to contain the Covid…