Bloomberg pledges $120 million to curb drug overdose deaths
Michael Bloomberg announced today that he will spend $120million to help reduce drug overdose deaths. This pledge is more than twice the $50 million philanthropic...
Pfizer asks FDA to OK COVID-19 booster shots for all adults
Pfizer asked the U.S. regulators Tuesday for permission to give COVID-19 boosters to anyone aged 18 or older. This comes amid concerns about holiday...
Germany reports daily high number of new coronavirus cases
BERLIN, -- Germany's National Disease Control Center reported Wednesday a record number of coronavirus new cases. One of Germany's top virologists warned that a...
In Russia, 83% of COVID hospital beds are filled amid surge
MOSCOW , -- Russian authorities announced Wednesday that nearly 83% of COVID-19 patient beds are full. However, daily counts of new infections and deaths...
As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance
TAIPEI , Taiwan -- Wang Lijie had planned to spend three days last month in the Gobi Desert to see the famous poplar forests...
Scott Hamilton & Friends skating event to battle cancer
Scott Hamilton will always be remembered as an Olympic gold medalist.His legacy also includes the establishment of a place where figure skaters can earn...
Croatia plans new restrictions as virus surges
ZAGREB -- After Friday's record-breaking numbers of people infected, the authorities of Croatia will restrict gatherings and increase the use of COVID-19 cards to...
Germany sees 2nd straight COVID case record, mulls response
BERLIN , Germany's coronavirus cases rose to a second consecutive high on Friday. The disease control center in Berlin said that unvaccinated persons now...
Western Australia sets 90% vaccination target for reopening
CANBERRA (Australia)-While people can now travel freely in Australia’s east, COVID-19-free Western Australia will keep its strict restrictions until next year, leaders of the...
Thousands of intel officers refusing vaccine risk dismissal
WASHINGTON , -- Thousands could soon be fired for not complying with the U.S. vaccine mandate. This has led some Republican lawmakers to express...
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%
WASHINGTON, Pfizer Inc. announced Friday that the company's experimental antiviral pill, COVID-19, reduced hospitalizations and deaths by almost 90% among high-risk adults. The drugmaker...
Bosnian doctors brace for new wave as virus rages in region
BANJA LUKA (Bosnia-Herzegovina) -- As the coronavirus rages across neighboring countries, doctors from Bosnia are watching with fear. They are bracing themselves for a...
AstraZeneca pulls request for Swiss approval of COVID shot
BERLIN , AstraZeneca announced Thursday that it has withdrawn its application for approval in Switzerland of its COVID-19 vaccine. This was because Switzerland's medical...
Germany reports record number of new coronavirus cases
BERLIN -- Germany's Disease Control Agency reported Thursday that the country has seen the most coronavirus cases since the beginning of the pandemic.According to the...
Russia sets another COVID-19 daily death record with 1,195
MOSCOW , Russia has broken another record for daily deaths from coronaviruses as it battles through an incessant surge of infections that has led...
Are COVID-19 boosters the same as the original vaccines?
NEW YORK - Are COVID-19 boosters identical to the original vaccines or are they different?Yes, COVID-19 boosters still use the same recipe, despite the...
WHO Europe chief voices ‘grave concern’ about COVID rebound
GENEVA , A 53-country area in Central Asia and Europe faces the "real danger" of a resurgence in the coronavirus pandemic within the next...
UK authorizes Merck antiviral pill, 1st shown to treat COVID
LONDON , - Britain granted conditional approval on Thursday for the first drug to treat COVID-19. The first country to approve the treatment by drugmaker...
Criminal case leads Kansas lawmaker to step aside for week
TOPEKA (Kansas) -- A Kansas lawmaker, aged 21, was charged with domestic battery in connection to a disturbance involving his brother. He said that...
Giants limit access after false positive COVID-19 tests
EAST RUTHERFORD (N.J.) -- The New York Giants will have restricted access to their facility Thursday following an unusually high number false positives at...
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Sweden vs Slovakia: UEFA Nations League Match Preview and Analysis
Sweden will be facing off against Slovakia in an upcoming UEFA Nations League match. Let's take a look at how both teams have been...
