Biden admin stops AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria production in Baltimore, J&J put in charge after ‘error’ spoils 15mn doses – reports

Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) Covid-19 vaccine reportedly will no longer be produced in a Baltimore factory after workers accidentally mixed ingredients with Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, spoiling 15 million doses. … Read More >Biden admin stops AstraZeneca/Vaxzevria production in Baltimore, J&J put in charge after ‘error’ spoils 15mn doses – reports

Fourth wave and ‘NEW PANDEMIC’: Biden health advisor clarifies why even vaccinated people should avoid non-essential travel

White House health advisor Michael Osterholm has admitted a “message” problem on Covid-19 and what activities vaccinated people can now do, while also raising concerns about a “fourth wave.” … Read More >Fourth wave and ‘NEW PANDEMIC’: Biden health advisor clarifies why even vaccinated people should avoid non-essential travel

We aren’t refusing new talks with NATO, Russian FM Lavrov insists, ‘but we don’t just want to sit there and hear about Ukraine’

Moscow has rejected claims that it is unwilling to participate in talks with NATO, arguing instead that it would be eager to hold a summit, but only if it sticks to topics that are actually within the US-led military bloc’s remit. … Read More >We aren’t refusing new talks with NATO, Russian FM Lavrov insists, ‘but we don’t just want to sit there and hear about Ukraine’

Survey discovers 7 in 10 Russian doctors now trust domestic Sputnik V vaccine, but most don’t have faith in Western alternatives

A poll of Russian doctors has revealed that 69% trust the safety and efficacy of the country’s domestic Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, a significant rise from a previous survey that indicated a majority wouldn’t take it. … Read More >Survey discovers 7 in 10 Russian doctors now trust domestic Sputnik V vaccine, but most don’t have faith in Western alternatives

In Kazakhstan, twenty-five convicted pedophiles have been chemically castrated by court order just this year, official reveals

Different nations have varied justice systems, but it is agreed unanimously that child rape is one of the most heinous crimes. In Kazakhstan, the punishment is castration – and, this year, 25 prisoners have had the injection. … Read More >In Kazakhstan, twenty-five convicted pedophiles have been chemically castrated by court order just this year, official reveals

‘I would be vaccinated with Sputnik V’: German pharma CEO praises Russia’s vaccine & ‘outstanding scientists’

Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine has “a lot of good scientific data” behind it, the head of Germany’s Bionorica SE pharmaceutical company, Michael Popp, told RT, as he shared his company’s experience working with Russian specialists. … Read More >‘I would be vaccinated with Sputnik V’: German pharma CEO praises Russia’s vaccine & ‘outstanding scientists’