The U.S. Army has launched clinical testing for its ‘next-generation’ COVID-19 vaccine that’s designed to protect against the pandemic virus, its variants and other coronaviruses. In early tests, the shot appears to prompt high levels of antibodies that should block the older ‘wild-type’ coronavirus, three major variants and even SARS-CoV-1, the similar pathogen that triggered … Read more
Nick Cannon after testing positive for COVID-19 made a surprise return to The Masked Singer on Wednesday after competing as Bulldog on the hit Fox show. The 40-year-old host sang the 1983 New Edition song Candy Girl after dedicating his performance to fill-in guest host Niecy Nash, 51. Niecy shocked panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, … Read more
Two firms supplying kits for Government’s mass Covid testing drive are in for huge payday Disruptive Nanotechnology Ltd is sole distributor for Covid test invite scheme Multi-billion-pound scheme behind Government’s mass testing drive will see the company, based in Northamptonshire, receive ‘a few pence’ for every test sold The firm, run by former shoe retailer … Read more
Regular Covid testing will result in a ‘public health disaster’ with thousands forced needlessly to self-isolate, an academic has warned. Officials hope the multi-billion-pound scheme, under which everyone in England will be invited to take two free tests a week, will help to ease the country out of lockdown safely. The Prime Minister insisted it … Read more
Johnson & Johnson is now testing its COVID-19 vaccine in children and teenagers between ages 12 and 17. U.S. regulators have authorized the firm’s one-dose shot for adults 18 and older. The trial expansion will first test J&J’s shot in teens aged 16 to 17. If the vaccine appears to be safe and prompt an … Read more
A whistleblower wrote to UK Anti-Doping two years ago raising concerns about British Cycling’s private drug testing of riders. Sportsmail understands a letter was sent to UKAD in 2019 questioning why the governing body was allowed to conduct their own probe into a potential doper before London 2012. The Mail on Sunday revealed a 2010 urine … Read more
Firms will be able to offer their employees free Covid home testing kits from next week as ministers ramp up efforts to make offices safe Companies will be able to supply employees with Covid-19 tests under new rules Matt Hancock believes rapid testing will help with the country with the road map The new system … Read more
Coronation Street star Bill Roache, 88, forced to take time off the soap after testing positive for Covid By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 10:48 GMT, 27 March 2021 | Updated: 10:51 GMT, 27 March 2021 Coronation Street legend Bill Roache has been taking time away from the Cobbles after testing positive for coronavirus. The veteran … Read more
Testing times for British holidaymakers as plan is drawn up for all UK nationals flying back from abroad to get rapid Covid swab on arrival Measures include putting different countries into tiers and vaccine passports Hotel quarantine will be required for anyone returning from a red list country Countries will be considered according to different … Read more
Pfizer has begun testing its coronavirus vaccine in children as young as six months Pfizer Inc and BioNTech has begin testing their coronavirus vaccine in children between ages six month and 12 About 144 participants will be receiving the two-shot vaccine at three different dosages to test safety The trial will later be expanded to … Read more