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Cuba develops its own coronavirus vaccine

Ever since the start of the coronavirus COVID-19 global pandemic way back in December 2021, the world has been waiting on tenterhooks for a vaccine solution to its viral problems. During the pandemic the World Health Organisation (WHO) has repeatedly called for more developed countries to share vaccine doses with…

Czech chimps learn the art of zoom

March 21, 2021 Communications Europe General Main Technology News

In the past year of ‘strange and unprecedented times’, it’s hard to believe there is anything surprising left that could be newsworthy. Never fear though, because Czech chimps are here to save the day with their noteworthy introduction – and mastery – of the now commonplace zoom call. Zoo keepers…

Can #MintTheCoin solve the US economic crisis?

February 17, 2021 Financial News Government Health North America Politics Social Issues USA

In case you’ve been living under a rock this past year has been one of ‘strange and unprecedented’ times thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 crises that has taken over as a global pandemic. What initially started as a public health issue however quickly escalated in many parts of the world…

Pre-symptomatic data from smartwatches hailed as future virus protection

January 21, 2021 Artificial Intelligence Big Data General Health Politics Software Technology Technology News

Smartwatches have been touted as a future way to identify COVID-19 patients before testing from pre-symptomatic data. Devices such as the Apple Watch and Fitbit smartwatches have been labelled as a potential future warning system for detecting if people have become infected by viruses such as COVID-19 – before even…

USA braces for impact of Thanksgiving travel on coronavirus death toll

November 30, 2020 Health North America Politics Science Social Issues USA

The USA has come under much worldwide scrutiny for its response to the coronavirus pandemic crises. Whilst many other countries implemented strict lockdown measures or closed themselves to international travel, the USA’s unstructured crisis response has been indicated by many to be the reason for its current status as leader…

Black Lives Matter protests come under scrutiny

August 2, 2020 China General Government Health Oceania Politics Social Issues

An Australian court has ruled against Black Lives Matter protesters’ request to appeal the decision that denied the permission for a protest scheduled on Tuesday 28th July 2020. The decision comes as Australia reported a record number of new cases per day, with the total number reaching over 500 for…