Fauci says coronavirus vaccine goal would cover 67 million Americans
The government's top infectious diseases expert, said the president's goal refers to 100 million shots, not people. Current vaccines require two shots.
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 25, 2021 12:05 AM IST
Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that President Joe Biden's goal of administering 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days actually means about 67 million Americans should be protected from COVID-19 during that time.
Fauci, the government's top infectious diseases expert, said the president's goal refers to 100 million shots, not people. Current vaccines require two shots.
Fauci maintained that goal could be difficult to meet even though the U.S. recently has been able to administer shots to about a million people a day. He explained that it will be harder to reach people once shots are given outside hospital and nursing home settings.
Fauci also told CBS' “Face the Nation” that he supports a national commission to understand some of the problems in coordinating a COVID-19 response on the state and local level because states shouldn't just be told, “You're on your own.”
Ron Klain, Biden's chief of staff, called the 100 million shots in 100 days “a very bold and ambitious goal.” He told NBC's “Meet the Press” that it won't stop the administration from aiming higher if doable.
15-year-old boy shot, killed at Arkansas junior high school
Posted by Harshit Sabarwal | AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 03:40 AM IST
The shooting happened in a hallway at Watson Chapel Junior High School as students were switching classes at about 10 a.m., Pine Bluff Police Chief Kelvin Sergeant said. The school is in the city of Pine Bluff, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) southeast of Little Rock.
US presses Saudis over Khashoggi's killing amid calls to punish prince
Posted by Harshit Sabarwal | AFP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 02, 2021 03:35 AM IST
President Joe Biden on Friday released an intelligence report that found that Prince Mohammed approved the 2018 killing of Khashoggi, a US-based contributor to The Washington Post who was lured into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul where he was strangled to death and dismembered.
Coronavirus infections rise for first time in 7 weeks, says WHO
Reuters, Zurich
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 10:38 PM IST
Tedros said the rise was "disappointing but not surprising" and urged countries not to relax measures to fight the spread of the disease.
Italy PM Draghi fires Covid-19 commissioner, with vaccination drive in spotlight
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 10:31 PM IST
Domenico Arcuri, who was replaced with an army logistics expert, was sacked following complaints about hi's handling of the crisis and concern that the anti-Covid vaccine campaign was moving forward too slowly.
329 candidates nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize by Feb 1 deadline
AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 10:21 PM IST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee said that it was the third highest number of candidates ever, with 376 candidates in 2016 being the highest number of nominations ever.
China sets aim to vaccinate 40% of population by June
AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:58 PM IST
Developers of China’s four currently approved vaccines have said they could manufacture up to 2.6 billion doses by the end of this year. Still, vaccinating China’s massive population will be a daunting task.
Stocks climb more than 2% as investors get back to buying
AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:40 PM IST
The S&P 500 added 2.1% as of 10:40 a.m. Eastern. More than 95% of the stocks in the index were higher, led by energy companies and airlines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2.2% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.1%.
Chinese hackers target SII, Bharat Biotech, says security firm
Reuters, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:35 PM IST
Rivals China and India have both sold or gifted Covid-19 shots to many countries. India produces more than 60% of all vaccines sold in the world.
Police investigate possible role of foreigners in Barcelona protests
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:12 PM IST
Police have arrested more than 100 people since the protests over the jailing of rapper Pablo Hasel erupted on February 16. The exact role of the foreigners was unclear.
Mexico hopes for US answer on Covid-19 vaccines in Biden talks
Reuters, Mexico City
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 09:08 PM IST
Mexico has been frustrated by bottlenecks in vaccine supply and raised concerns that wealthy countries are hoarding them.
First UAE ambassador arrives in Israel, eyes Tel Aviv embassy
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 08:46 PM IST
Meeting Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi in Jerusalem, Al Khaja, 40, said he was "very proud and honoured to be the first Emirati ambassador" to Israel, where, he said, he and his hosts were discussing "the model of how we operate".
Experts urge independent probe into Kremlin critic Navalny's poisoning
AP
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 08:41 PM IST
Navalny, the most prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, fell sick on Aug. 20 during a domestic flight in Russia and was flown while still in a coma to Berlin for treatment two days later.
Nepal President summons lower house session on March 7, after top court's order
PTI
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 08:34 PM IST
President Bhandari called for the commencement of House on recommendation of Government of Nepal, in accordance with Article 93 (1) of the Constitution of Nepal, according to a notice issued by the President’s Office on Monday.
What we know about the new Brazilian Covid-19 variant P.1
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2021 08:31 PM IST
The cause of concern in the P.1 variant is the three key mutations out of 17 mutations in its spike protein receptor domain-K417T, E484K, and N501Y says CDC.
Ukraine throws away unused Covid-19 shots as doctors skip their own vaccinations
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON MAR 01, 2021 08:24 PM IST
The government has prioritised giving shots to frontline medical workers but cited statistics showing that 47% of Ukrainians do not want the vaccine.