adminAstraZeneca boss says vaccine effective against variants
The AstraZeneca vaccine will offer strong protection against both the Brazilian and South African coronavirus variants, according to the company’s global chief who says mixing the first and second vaccine doses from different companies may provide a better approach.
All UK adults could get Covid vaccine dose by June if supply speeds up
All adults in the UK could receive a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine by June if the pace of inoculations steps up to 4m a week from this month, according to the UK’s official economic forecaster.
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 3.95 mln: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has reached 3,955,148 as of Sunday, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
Wantage defies odds in horse race
WANTAGE defied the odds to win the 1 600 metres Ipi Tombe Stakes at Borrowdale Park on Sunday afternoon.
FUZ call for equality in football
FOOTBALLERS Union of Zimbabwe treasurer, Nomsa “Boyz” Moyo, says they are supporting the FIFPRO campaign to challenge women inequality in the game.
China launches digital health passport
BEIJING. – China has launched a health certificate programme for domestic travellers, leading the world in plans for so-called virus passports.
Give women a chance: Mbare MP
THE Member of Parliament for Mbare East, Cde Tony Gara, has urged the Government to give women the chance to take part in development projects.
Mozambique to get temporary bridges
The African Development Bank has finalised the purchase of 26 modular steel bridges to replace infrastructure that was destroyed in weather disasters in Mozambique.
Wijnaldum scared of leaving Liverpool
Georginio Wijnaldum said he would be “devastated” if he had to leave Liverpool after entering the final few months of his contract with no new deal firmed up.
George Floyd murder trial to press on
Minneapolis. – The judge overseeing the trial of the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd’s death said he would move forward with jury selection yesterday despite an ongoing dispute over the possible reinstatement of a third-degree-murder charge that threatens to delay the case.