April 16, 2021 – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Beijing tells Japanese politicians to drink Fukushima’s wastewater to prove it’s safe before they dump it into the ocean

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has called on politicians in Tokyo to use Fukushima’s wastewater for drinking, cooking, washing clothes, or irrigation in order to prove it is safe enough to be discharged into the ocean. … Read More >Beijing tells Japanese politicians to drink Fukushima’s wastewater to prove it’s safe before they dump it into the ocean

‘Double mutant’ Covid-19 variant alert in India: Experts warn Covishield vaccine ‘no better than water’ against some strains

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

India is scrambling to counter a new hybrid of coronavirus detected in the country, as medical professionals warn that the new strain could be resilient against the domestically produced Covishield vaccine. … Read More >‘Double mutant’ Covid-19 variant alert in India: Experts warn Covishield vaccine ‘no better than water’ against some strains

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German health officials warn urgent action needed as Covid situation ‘is coming to a head’

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

German Health Minister Jens Spahn has called on regional administrations to introduce stricter measures to contain a dangerous third wave of Covid, warning officials know from last year “what happens when we don’t act quickly.” … Read More >German health officials warn urgent action needed as Covid situation ‘is coming to a head’

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37 people in Denmark seek compensation over coronavirus vaccination side effects

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

Some 37 people in Denmark are requesting compensation over adverse effects they say were suffered after getting a Covid-19 jab. Most of the cases are related to AstraZeneca’s vaccine, which the country has stopped using. … Read More >37 people in Denmark seek compensation over coronavirus vaccination side effects

Beijing engulfed in yellow dust as authorities issue blue alert for sandstorms in central China

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

The Chinese capital has been engulfed by dust, accompanied by rain and thunder, with the Beijing Meteorological Observatory predicting the weather phenomenon could continue for a few more days. … Read More >Beijing engulfed in yellow dust as authorities issue blue alert for sandstorms in central China

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Ireland mulls delaying 2nd Covid-19 vaccine doses amid J&J delays & AstraZeneca age limits

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

The Irish government has said it is considering whether to space out the administering of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine in order to reach more people with a first dose as the country looks to open up from tough restrictions. … Read More >Ireland mulls delaying 2nd Covid-19 vaccine doses amid J&J delays & AstraZeneca age limits

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Poland kicks off J&J Covid vaccine rollout despite domestic objections and health concerns

Posted on April 16, 2021By Editor

Polish health authorities began rolling out doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday, rejecting the concerns of the majority-Catholic country’s religious community and fears about the side effects of the jab. … Read More >Poland kicks off J&J Covid vaccine rollout despite domestic objections and health concerns

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Norwegian health experts recommend stopping further use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

The Institute of Public Health in Norway has recommended that the government stop using the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after a lengthy review of the jab. Oslo suspended its use on March 11. … Read More >Norwegian health experts recommend stopping further use of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine

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Denmark to share AstraZeneca Covid vaccines with poorer nations after declaring jabs too dangerous for Danes – WHO

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

The Danish Health Authority is exploring sending its AstraZeneca Covid vaccines to poorer nations, despite flagging the jab as having a “real risk of severe side effects,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). … Read More >Denmark to share AstraZeneca Covid vaccines with poorer nations after declaring jabs too dangerous for Danes – WHO

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WATCH: Police and demonstrators scuffle in Berlin as thousands protest court ruling overturning city’s rent cap

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021By Editor

Riot police and protesters have clashed in Berlin following a ruling by Germany’s constitutional court that the capital’s state government could not impose a controversial rent freeze due to existing federal legislation. … Read More >WATCH: Police and demonstrators scuffle in Berlin as thousands protest court ruling overturning city’s rent cap