Moderna Inc.’s market value has swelled by almost $24 billion this year on optimism that the biotech’s experimental messenger-RNA vaccine will play a part in tamping down the coronavirus pandemic.The company is expected to have an interim early look this month at how effective its shot, mRNA-1273, is at preventing Covid-19.

Results on Monday from Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s vaccine offered both boon and bane to Moderna. The shot set a high bar as a first look at their late-stage study showed more than 90% effectiveness is preventing symptomatic infections.

At the same time, vaccine similarities bode well for Moderna.Investors should expect more stock swings for Moderna, which has surged more than 280% this year.

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East Kilbride town centre decks the malls to help spread festive cheer despite COVID

East Kilbride has decked the malls to help spread a little festive cheer – although Santa and his elves will sadly not be dropping by his grotto this year due to the COVID pandemic. There is no doubt it has been a difficult year for communities everywhere, including East Kilbride, but as we head into the festive season, EK, East Kilbride is looking to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to the town.

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Russia's COVID-19 tally grows by record 22,778 in past 24 hours: Response Center

Russia has registered a new single-day record of 22,778 COVID-19 cases, up from 22,572 yesterday, bringing the total to 1,948,603, the federal response center said on Monday.The previous record of 22,702 COVID-19 cases was registered on Saturday."In the past 24 hours, Russia has confirmed 22,778 COVID-19 cases in 85 regions, of which 5,640 (24.8 percent) were detected actively, with people showing no clinical symptoms," the response center said, adding that the case count has reached 1,948,603.Moscow reported 6,360 COVID-19 cases, up from 6,271 yesterday. The capital was followed by St.

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Dow futures jump 500 points as Moderna says its Covid vaccine is 94.5% effective

Moderna Inc said its experimental vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19, a week after Pfizer Inc reported positive results from its own late-stage trial.At 7:15 am ET, Dow e-minis were up 514 points, or 1.74%, and S&P 500 e-minis were up 41.25 points, or 1.15%. Nasdaq 100 e-minis erased early gains to trade down 2.5 points, or -0.02%.Moderna said its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from the company's still ongoing study.

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Coronavirus was circulating in Italy earlier than thought, say researchers

ROME : The new coronavirus was circulating in Italy in September 2019, a study by the National Cancer Institute (INT) of the Italian city of Milan shows, signaling that it might have spread beyond China earlier than thought.The World Health Organization has said the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the respiratory disease it causes, were unknown before the outbreak was reported in Wuhan, central China, late last year. But it has said "the possibility that the virus may have silently circulated elsewhere cannot be ruled out."The WHO said on Monday it was reviewing the results from Italy and additional information published there at the weekend and was seeking clarification.Italy's first COVID-19 patient was detected on Feb.

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Global stocks rise amid signs of economic recovery, coronavirus vaccine hopes

COVID-19 vaccine bolstered investor sentiment.The MSCI World Index of global shares rose 0.5 per cent to 608.79 points, just shy of the record high hit briefly earlier in the month, helped by strong overnight gains in Asia’s leading markets and a stronger open for most European bourses.

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Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

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"Prayers for Jeremih": Chance the Rapper, 50 Cent and More Respond to COVID-19 Reports

Chance the Rapper, 50 cent and Big Sean are praying for Jeremih amid thus far unconfirmed reports that the singer is battling COVID-19. Jeremih is allegedly hospitalized in an ICU in Chicago.

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'Just beautiful'—Another COVID-19 vaccine, from newcomer Moderna, succeeds in large-scale trial

Jon CohenScience’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.Now there are two. Another COVID-19 vaccine using the same previously unproven technology as the vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, the U.S and German companies that reported success on 9 November, appears to work remarkably well.

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SARS-CoV-2: Comparing the immune response in children and adults

Most childrens’ symptoms are similar to those of adults, but generally disease severity is milder in children than it is in adults.The majority of children with a SARS-CoV-2 infection are asymptomatic or display mild symptoms. Most often, these are cough, fever, or gastrointestinal symptoms.Infants less than 1 year of age and children with certain underlying medical conditions are at greater risk of developing a severe form of COVID-19.Stay informed with live updates on the current COVID-19 outbreak and visit our coronavirus hub for more advice on prevention and treatment.In some rare cases, children who develop COVID-19 exhibit a medical condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).

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COPD app may help reduce exacerbations

npj Digital Medicine, lays the groundwork for future studies. The next steps will be to confirm the initial findings and develop a better understanding of the mechanisms behind the promising results.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COPD describes a number of diseases, which include emphysema and chronic bronchitis.

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Autoimmune antibodies may cause blood clots in COVID-19

blood clots.Some estimates suggest that the novel coronavirus causes blood clots in 30% of critically ill patients, which can lead to serious complications, including strokes.These findings have motivated researchers to test whether existing blood-thinning drugs typically used to prevent blood clots after a heart attack, for example, could improve outcomes for people with COVID-19.

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Covid vaccine could be rolled out in UK as soon as December 1st, claims Matt Hancock

coronavirus vaccine from December 1, the health secretary has claimed. Matt Hancock this morning said the government was "working very closely" with the drug giant.He told BBC Breakfast that the UK would be ready to deploy its breakthrough jab "as soon as it comes".

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Group of MPs self-isolating after Boris Johnson pictured with Lee Anderson - who tested positive for coronavirus

Boris Johnson stood, without a mask and probably less than two metres apart, next to MP Lee Anderson seemed unremarkable enough at the time it was taken last week. But it has led to the PM having to self-isolate after he came into close contact with the 53-year-old Ashfield Conservative MP, who later tested positive for coronavirus, along with two other MPs at the meeting.

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Piers Morgan brands Gareth Southgate 'disgraceful' amid positive Covid test claims

Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has taken to Twitter to let rip at England manager Gareth Southgate. The outspoken TV host shared the front page of a Sunday paper which claimed Gareth, 50, tested positive for Covid-19 late October.Furious, Piers tweeted to his 7.6 million followers he had been with Gareth just days before he allegedly tested positive but was not informed about possible contact exposure.Piers wrote: "Hmmmm...

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Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective, company says

COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world.Moderna said its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from the company’s still ongoing study.

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India's first covid vaccine, Covaxin, in final phase trial

Watch Dr. Krishna Ella, CMD, Bharat Biotech @ Dialogue I: India’s critical role in ‘healthcare diplomacy: policy implications.

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Moderna says coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective in US tests

For the second time this month, there’s promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop of coronavirus surges in the U.S. and around the world.Moderna said its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective, according to preliminary data from the company’s still ongoing study.

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Biological E starts human trials of Baylor College’s covid-19 vaccine

covid-19 subunit vaccine candidate, developed by US-based Baylor College of Medicine, in India following approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI).

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Tory parties pocket tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayer funded Covid-19 support cash

Local Tory parties across Yorkshire pocketed tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayer cash designed to help small businesses survive the coronavirus pandemic, it has been revealed.

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Covid vaccine will not be enough to stop pandemic, says WHO chief Tedros

World Health Organization said Monday that a vaccine would not by itself stop the coronavirus pandemic.The pandemic is raging months after it broke out, with infections soaring past 54 million and claiming more than 1.3 million lives."A vaccine will complement the other tools we have, not replace them," director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

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Salvation Army holiday kettle drive kicks off, faces challenges amid coronavirus

Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas kettle drive facing what it says is a level of need not seen since the Second World War — even as COVID-19 makes fundraising more difficult.The iconic red kettles will start appearing in malls, grocery stores and other establishments across the country on Monday as the Sally Ann seeks to raise $23 million this year to help Canadians in need.

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Trump campaign withdraws key claim in Pennsylvania suit

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks about Operation Warp Speed in the Rose Garden at the White House on November 13, 2020 in Washington, DC.

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Philadelphia officials to impose new restrictions due to rise in COVID-19 cases

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney is expected to announce "changes to restrictions" on businesses and activities in the city on Monday amid a rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.On Friday, the city reported 1,1,58 news cases, plus 30 new probable cases from rapid tests. The city also reached a new high in terms of a seven-day average in cases earlier in the week.The positivity rate is up, too.

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Strictly's Katya Jones comes out of hiding to smoke as she self-isolates with coronavirus

coronavirus and being forced to leave Strictly Come Dancing.

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Man Utd and Chelsea among 8 clubs to benefit from ‘rapid’ Covid-19 testing after break

Premier League is set to provide rapid coronavirus testing after the international break.

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EastEnders’ Elaine Lordan looks fit and healthy on a run two years after being spotted downing wine in the street

EASTENDERS' Elaine Lordan looked fit and healthy as she went for a run two years after being pictured downing a bottle of wine in the street. The former soap star, 53, was pictured jogging beside her husband Peter Manuel in north London.

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Vaccine will not be enough to stop pandemic: WHO chief

The head of the World Health Organization has said that a vaccine would not by itself stop the coronavirus pandemic.

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Bury primary school closes to 'break the cycle' of rising Covid cases

Bury has closed to every year group amid rising Covid cases.

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More regions classified as ‘red zones’ in Ontario after coronavirus thresholds lowered

COVID-19 red zone today.The stricter public health measures come into effect in Hamilton, York and Halton regions.Toronto joined Peel Region in the red alert level — the highest short of a full lockdown — on Saturday.

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Covid vaccine: Russia to produce freeze-dried versions for easier transportation

MOSCOW : Russia expects to produce primarily freeze-dried Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine doses by the spring, a top official said, eliminating the need for transport at ultra-low temperatures as part of an ambitious plan to inoculate its population.Vaccine developers globally are scrambling to work out how to ship and store their vials, some of which must be kept in specialised freezers at extremely low temperatures.The logistical challenge was brought into sharp focus after promising interim trial data for the vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, a major breakthrough in the race to curb the pandemic.This vaccine needs to be shipped and stored at minus 70 degrees Celsius, equivalent to an Antarctic winter, posing a challenge for even

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Funding for NUIG research into rapid Covid testing

Researchers in Galway have been given funding to assist with the effort to mass produce rapid testing for Covid-19.

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After congratulating Biden, France's Macron sees Trump envoy

PARIS – French President Emmanuel Macron faced the potentially uncomfortable position Monday of meeting U.S. President Donald Trump's top diplomat, having already congratulated President-elect Joe Biden for his election victory.Neither side said much in advance about U.S.

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Arthritis drug may improve covid-19 survival among elderly patients: Study

LONDON : A drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may reduce the risk of dying for elderly patients with COVID-19, and provide a new weapon in the arsenal against the novel coronavirus, according to a study.In the research, published in the journal Science Advances, 83 patients with a median age of 81 and all suffering from moderate to severe COVID-19 infection were given a drug called baricitinib.This medication was initially identified by scientists at Imperial College London in the UK using artificial intelligence (AI) as a drug that could have anti-viral and anti-inflammatory effects.In the study, the patients, who were in multiple hospitals across Italy and Spain, had a 71% reduced risk of dying compared to patients who had not taken

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Strictly viewers confused as Katya Jones appears on results show despite exit after testing positive for coronavirus

Strictly bosses said earlier this year, before the show aired, that any dancer or celebrity contestant who may test positive for coronavirus during the series will automatically lose their place on the programme. So viewers were a bit baffled when Katya appeared on Sunday's results show with her fellow pro dancers."I just realised.

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Two new coronavirus 'megalabs' set to double UK testing capacity

The opening of two new coronavirus 'megalabs' will double the UK's coronavirus testing capacity, the government has announced.The new testing labs are due to open in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, and another location in Scotland in early 2021.Together they will be able to process up to 600,000 tests a day when operating at full capacity, according to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).Each lab will have the capacity to test 300,000 samples a day.As well as processing Covid-19 tests, these new diagnostic facilities will be used for critical illness including cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “We didn’t go into this crisis with a significant diagnostics industry, but we have built

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Hyderabad pharma company's COVID-19 vaccine enters Phase I/II trial

COVID-19 subunit vaccine candidate in India following approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DGCI). The vaccine candidate includes an antigen, in-licensed from BCM Ventures, Baylor College of Medicine's integrated commercialization team, along with Dynavax's advanced adjuvant CpG 1018.The announcement was made jointly by Biological E.

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Early and systematic tracking of high-risk contacts helped Uttar Pradesh step up the fight against COVID-19

The state of Uttar Pradesh continues to be one of the high-burden states and reported 474 054 cases and 6940 fatalities as of 27 October 2020. Being the most populous state of India, with a population of more than 199 812 341 (as per 2011 census), its fight against COVID-19 has been particularly challenging. When the cases surged post lifting of restrictions, as part of its surveillance response activities with support from WHO, the state government put in place a mechanism to evaluate the status and quality of contact tracing to guide policy level decision making for an informed public health response.

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WHO Philippines donates COVID-19 data processing and encoding equipment to the Department of Health’s Bureau of Quarantine

The World Health Organization supports the Philippine government’s COVID-19 response by strengthening the Department of Health’s (DOH) Bureau of Quarantine, which ensures that points of entry into the country are safe from the spread of infectious diseases, and inspects health conditions of incoming and outgoing vessels and aircraft. On 29 October, D

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WHO establishes Council on the Economics of Health for All

The World Health Organization has announced a new Council on the Economics of Health for All, staffed by leading economists and health experts, to put “Health for All” at the centre of how we think about value creation and economic growth.

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Breaking the chain of COVID-19 transmission: the key role of Camp-wise Rapid Investigation and Response Teams

Because outbreaks are frequently characterized by uncertainty, early detection and timely response mechanisms to break the chains of transmission are critical to protect vulnerable and most-at-risk populations. In health emergencies, the mission of the World Health Organization is to support countries to coordinate actions to prevent, prepare for, detect, rapidly respond to, and recover from outbreaks and emergencies.

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UK's Johnson in quarantine but declares himself fit, working

LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is as “fit as a butcher’s dog” after being instructed to self-isolate for 14 days because he recently came in contact with someone who has since contracted coronavirus.In a video message posted Monday on Twitter from his London apartment at Downing Street, Johnson said it didn’t matter that he has already endured COVID-19 and is “bursting with antibodies.” The quarantine requirement comes at the start of a crucial week for Johnson’s Conservative government that includes discussions over a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union.

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Impact of Covid on charities not known until next year - regulator

The financial impact of Covid-19 on the charity sector in 2020 will not be fully known until late next year, according to the Charities Regulator.

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Support for Covid restrictions 'fraying' amid concern over rising cases

A member of NPHET has warned that people may be "taking their eyes off the ball" with Level 5 restrictions and increased social gatherings on the streets, in workplaces and at funerals is "demoralising for people who are trying to do their best".

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Matt Hancock to give Downing Street coronavirus press conference today at 5pm

Matt Hancock is due to give a Downing Street press conference to the nation today after Boris Johnson was forced into self-isolation.

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Susanna Reid slams Matt Hancock over 'inhumane' Covid rules as he returns to GMB

Susanna Reid gave Matt Hancock a grilling during his return to Good Morning Britain on Monday, after a 201-day boycott from the Government coming on the ITV show. As Hancock attempted to keep up with Piers Morgan 's questions, he also had to fend off tough points from Susanna who brought the focus to care homes after becoming emotional earlier in the show discussing them.

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Strictly's Katya Jones breaks cover to smoke as she self-isolates with Covid-19

Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones broke cover from self-isolation to smoke.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

All eyes are now on Moderna’s covid-19 vaccine after Pfizer's success

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