Most governments are trying to fight vaccine hesitancy with science and investment, while the United States heads in the opposite direction.
Tag: Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Cardiologist Draws Outcry With Claim Tying Vaccines to Royals’ Cancer
The British government condemned the remarks, made without evidence by the cardiologist, Dr. Aseem Malhotra, at an event for the anti-immigration party led by Nigel Farage.
China Wages War on Chikungunya Virus With Drones and ‘Elephant Mosquitoes’
In a citywide campaign to curb a mosquito-borne virus, residents of Foshan face inspections and warnings for failure to comply.
Why Are Protesters in Mexico City Angry at Remote Workers?
Top concerns include the displacement of longtime residents as rents and food prices surge. Ire over the influx of well-heeled foreigners has been building for years.
Von der Leyen Faces No-Confidence Vote in Far-Right Challenge
Ahead of the vote on Thursday, Ursula von der Leyen, president of the commission, appeared before the European Parliament to defend herself against complaints about transparency.
South Africa Built a Medical Research Powerhouse. Trump Cuts Have Demolished It.
The budget cuts threaten global progress on everything from heart disease to H.I.V. — and could affect American drug companies, too.
North Korea’s Pandemic ‘Miracle’ Was a Deadly Lie, Report Says
Officials drastically understated outbreaks and deaths, depriving citizens of help, two U.S. research groups report, citing interviews with people inside North Korea.
Israel and Iran’s Escalation
Plus, Trump’s military parade, and some advice for finding calm in the chaos.
Used in Covid Shots, mRNA May Help Rid the Body of H.I.V.
A new study shows how the technology deployed in Covid vaccines helped scientists coax the virus out of hiding.
WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.