California vaccination site closing temporarily for ‘anime’ event: reports

Sorry, your coronavirus vaccination will just have to wait a couple of days. Officials at a vaccination site near Sacramento, California, say they’ll be shutting down the site temporarily this week so they can host a pre-planned event. Operators of “The Grounds” in Roseville (formerly the Placer County Fairgrounds) said the space had been previously… Read More »

CDC provides Easter coronavirus guidance, says fully vaccinated people can gather without masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially released its coronavirus guidance ahead of Easter Sunday, advising those who are taking part in the celebration to do so virtually and avoid travel, if possible. Those who are fully vaccinated against the novel disease, however, may gather together without face masks, the federal agency… Read More »

‘Clinical trials crucial to new Covid vaccines in battle against the disease’

This is a blatant sales pitch for clinical trials and I make no apology for it. Every step we’ve taken in our fight against Covid has been pioneered and brought to fruition by research and science. Every tool used to fight the ­pandemic is the result of invention and collaboration by scientists and doctors. And… Read More »

SA moves to ease some virus measures

South Australia has eased some COVID-19 restrictions despite the growing virus outbreak in Queensland. SA has declared the greater Brisbane area a coronavirus hotspot, preventing people travelling from the region unless they are a returning resident or someone relocating permanently. But the state’s transition committee has confirmed changes to SA’s density rules and the size… Read More »