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All Adults in U.S. Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine, Biden’s Deadline Met

  • All 50 U.S. states, plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, have made U.S. adults over the age of 16 eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
  • It has successfully met the April 19 deadline set by President Biden.
  • More than half of the country’s adults have received at least one dose of the vaccine and about a third are fully vaccinated.

A recent Axios news report by Fadel Allassan reveals that all the adults in the U.S. states are eligible for vaccine.

Why it matters

The landmark speaks to the increased...

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Why Cars, Laptops And Phones Are In Short Supply?

  • There is a global shortage in supply of semiconductor chips, or computer chips, which is a crucial piece of technology that powers everything from our smartphones to cars.
  • This has resulted in companies like Apple and Samsung, two of the world’s largest semiconductor buyers, being forced to delay the launch of their latest smartphones.
  • The automotive industry is also deeply affected by this shortage.

According to an article published in Malaysia Tatler, the lack of computer chips has disrupted...

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Twelve European Football Clubs Announce Launch of Disputed Super League

Twelve of Europe’s top soccer clubs have announced plans to form a so-called European super league, says an article on CNN.

A move that looks set to rock the foundations of the sport’s top competitions, including preeminent leagues in England, Spain, and Italy, and extending all the way up to the World Cup.

The clubs in European Super League

Six English clubs -Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur -alongside three teams from Italy – AC Milan, Inter...

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Want To Know About Vaccine Passports Around The World?

  • Several countries, non-governmental organisations and private corporations have announced plans to introduce a system of Covid immunisation certificates.
  • The main purpose is to facilitate travel called vaccine passports.
  • The verification process typically involves two steps.
  • First, a vaccination site provides a digital record or certificate with details of a person’s vaccination.
  • Next, they could then present that app or code to airlines, restaurants or other establishments to prove their...

https://mfame.guru/want-to-know-about-vaccine-passports-around-the-world/

Better Treatment of Amazon Employees is Vital, Says Jeff Bezos

  • Earth today received parting words from Jeff Bezos, as the soon-to-be-former Amazon CEO turned over his shoulder on the slow walk to the rocket launch pad.
  • He observed, damn, you guys really need to turn this dump around—I mean, Christ, look at yourselves.
  • The message was transcribed in a press release included in Amazon’s annual shareholder letter.
  • It is scheduled to be the last of the founder’s investor dispatches while occupying the role of CEO.

A recent Gizmodo news article by Whitney...

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Global COVID Cases Hit 7 Weeks in a Row, Says WHO

  • US Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are increasing – particularly for younger people – while deaths are going down.
  • Cases in India are surging during a steep second wave, as millions gather for a religious festival.

Based on a World Health Organization report received on April 11, global Covid-19 cases have climbed for seven consecutive weeks, reports CNN.

7% increase in deaths

WHO reported more than 4.5 million new cases and 76,000 deaths in the week ending on April 11. That’s a 7% increase...

https://mfame.guru/global-covid-cases-hit-7-weeks-in-a-row-says-who/

Global COVID Infections Near 140 Million

The global Covid death toll has passed 2.97 million. Meanwhile, infections have passed 138 million world wide, according to analysts at Johns Hopkins University, reports, Pharmaceutical Technology.

Origin of the virus

US Covid -19 infections exceed 31.4 million. Meanwhile, the US coronavirus death toll is more than 564,000 according to analysts at Johns Hopkins University.

US spy agencies have yet to determine the source of the virus that causes Covid-19, top intelligence officials told the Senate...

https://mfame.guru/international-coronavirus-update-vaccine-cases-lockdowns/

Sputnik V Vaccine Ineffective For Covid-19

Sputnik V vaccine is no match for a fast-spreading variant such a Covid-19, says an article on Nature.

Ineffective against SARS-CoV-2

Many vaccines — including Sputnik V, developed by the Gamelaya National Centre for Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow — trigger the production of antibodies targeting the SARS-CoV-2 protein called spike, which the virus uses to infect host cells. Scientists worry that the vaccines might be ineffective against SARS-CoV-2 variants with mutations in the...

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WTO Chief Seeks Boost For Vaccine Production

WTO chief lays out global action to increase vaccine access, says an article on Reuters.

To increase vaccine production

Countries and drug makers to increase the production of coronavirus vaccines and share them more widely and fairly.

Role of WTO in covid-19 pandemic

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala(WTO director-general) said that concerns over cross-border supply chains had reinforced her view that the WTO must play a central role in the response to the pandemic.

“WTO members needed to reduce export...

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Pets Being Detected With Major COVID Variant

  • The variants of SARS-CoV-2 that keep emerging aren’t just a human problem.
  • B.1.1.7, a recent variant of the pandemic coronavirus that transmits more readily between people and also appears more lethal in them was found in pets.
  • The finds mark the first time one of the several major variants of concern has been seen outside of humans.

According to an article published by Science Mag, two reports released this week have found the first evidence that dogs and cats can become infected by B.1.1.7,...

https://mfame.guru/pets-being-detected-with-major-covid-variant/

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