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Lanarkshire politicians criticise PM following release of Sue Gray report

Some called for him to resign after the 'partygate' report that criticises the culture and leadership in Downing Street

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

Moleculin Biotech Doses Healthy Volunteers For Covid-19 In Early-Stage Study Of WP1122

Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBRX) announced dosing of subjects in its Phase 1a clinical study of WP1122 in healthy volunteers for the treatment of COVID-19.

Benzinga · May 26, 2022

WHO: COVID-19 cases mostly drop, except for the Americas

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases and deaths are still falling globally after peaking in January

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Spain's Covid booster jab entry requirement for all holidaymakers explained

Tourists going to Spain might need to prepare a more thorough proof of vaccination.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

UK govt, reeling from ‘partygate’, announces financial aid package

The British government unveiled a multibillion-pound package Thursday to ease a severe cost-of-living squeeze, announcing the plan a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to “move on” from a months-long scandal over parties in government buildings during COVID-19 lockdowns.

France 24 · May 26, 2022

How important is the COVID-19 booster shot for 5-to-11-year-olds? 5 questions answered

COVID-19 case numbers are rising again in the U.S. – including among children. In mid-May 2022, the Food and Drug Administration authorized a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children ages 5 to 11, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention followed by recommending a booster shot…

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

Downing Street bans infamous ‘wine time Fridays’

The infamous Downing Street “wine time Fridays” have have been banned after Sue Gray’s partygate report revealed government staff “drank excessively” at the events.

Evening Standard · May 26, 2022

Ant and Dec confirm I'm a Celebrity will return to Australia this year

The celebrity reality show has been filmed at Gwrych Castle in North Wales for the past two years due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

Why NRX Pharmaceuticals Shares Are Trading Lower During Premarket On Thursday?

Based on the review of approximately 460 patients, Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) determined that the evaluation of NRx Pharmaceuticals Inc's (NASDAQ:NRXP) Zyesami (aviptadil) should cease due to futility. Aviptadil was the sole remaining investigational medicine in ACTIV-3b targeted at critical-ill COVID-19 patients. ACTIV-3b study evaluated Zyesami and Gilead Sciences Inc's (NASDAQ:GILD) Veklury (remdesivir)…

Benzinga · May 26, 2022

Inside Gateshead Queen Elizabeth Hospital's £12m pathology lab that does millions of NHS tests each year

At the QE in Gateshead, a state-of-the-art lab carries out millions of vital tests each year.

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2022