March 11, 2021 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

EU

6 million jobs across the EU wiped out by first wave of Covid-19 pandemic – study

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The first wave of the Covid pandemic eliminated six million jobs across the EU, particularly impacting sectors dominated by temporary contractors, young people and female employees, according to a study conducted by an EU agency. … Read More >6 million jobs across the EU wiped out by first wave of Covid-19 pandemic – study

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France’s 4,000 Covid-19 patients in intensive care highest since November amid ‘concerning’ Paris situation, says health minister

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The French Health Minister Olivier Veran has asked Paris’ regional health director to mobilize all public and private services amid fears that the capital’s hospitals could be overwhelmed by a spike in Covid-19 admissions. … Read More >France’s 4,000 Covid-19 patients in intensive care highest since November amid ‘concerning’ Paris situation, says health minister

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Half of French care home workers reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccines due to lack of ‘confidence’ in government – reports

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Nursing home staff in France are hesitant to take a Covid-19 jab, according to local media, with a trade union official telling RT that the problem is the lack of communication and trust in authorities. … Read More >Half of French care home workers reluctant to take Covid-19 vaccines due to lack of ‘confidence’ in government – reports

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European Medicines Agency gives green light to Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 jab

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The EU’s drug regulator has given its backing to the Covid-19 vaccine produced by American pharma giant Johnson & Johnson. The single-shot vaccine has also been approved by the EU, meaning it can now be rolled out in the bloc. … Read More >European Medicines Agency gives green light to Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot Covid-19 jab

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Italy bans AstraZeneca batch and Norway suspends jab’s rollout over concerns it caused fatal blood clots

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Health regulators in Norway have put the use of AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine on hold and Italy has banned a batch of the jab as officials in Denmark and Austria investigate 1 fatality in each country among reported recipients. … Read More >Italy bans AstraZeneca batch and Norway suspends jab’s rollout over concerns it caused fatal blood clots

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EU drug regulator investigating 30 reports of blood-clotting linked to AstraZeneca jab as states halt rollout of Covid vaccine

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Thursday that it was investigating after two people inoculated from the same batch of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine died from blood clotting and several countries stopped using the jabs. … Read More >EU drug regulator investigating 30 reports of blood-clotting linked to AstraZeneca jab as states halt rollout of Covid vaccine

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Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia suspend AstraZeneca Covid vaccine after reports of potentially fatal blood clots

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

The rollout of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine in Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia has been suspended as the health authorities investigate a possibly serious side effect in the form of fatal blood clots. … Read More >Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia suspend AstraZeneca Covid vaccine after reports of potentially fatal blood clots

China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

China’s parliament has voted in favor of “improving the electoral system” in Hong Kong, introducing a requirement that will only allow ‘patriots’ to govern Hong Kong if they pledge loyalty to the country’s Communist Party. … Read More >China’s parliament approves proposal to reform Hong Kong’s electoral system with ‘patriots’ pledge

6 anti-coup protesters killed after security forces open fire in Myanmar town as military continues violent crackdown – witnesses

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Six people have been killed and eight injured after Myanmar’s military opened fire on a crowd of anti-coup demonstrators in the town of Myaing, as it keeps up its violent crackdown on protesters, according to local media reports. … Read More >6 anti-coup protesters killed after security forces open fire in Myanmar town as military continues violent crackdown – witnesses

USA

Robert Hunter Biden’s Laptop

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021By Editor

Robert Hunter Biden’s Laptop … Read More >Robert Hunter Biden’s Laptop