Peter Marks, a spokesman for the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said five of the vaccines, developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech, had allergic reactions, QIA.AZ informs, citing Interfax. Such a reaction can be caused by polyethylene glycol in Pfizer and Moderna drugs (a multi-purpose polyethylene compound used in medicines’ industrial production). Marks noted the FDA… Continue reading American Pfizer vaccine causes allergic reaction
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India hits 10 million coronavirus cases but pace slows
India exceeded 10 million infections of the new coronavirus on Saturday, much later than predicted only a month ago as the pace of infections slow, despite many in the country giving up on masks and social distancing, QIA.AZ reports with reference to Reuters. After hitting a peak of nearly 98,000 cases in mid-September, daily infections have averaged around… Continue reading India hits 10 million coronavirus cases but pace slows
Putin congratulates Biden on US election victory
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Joseph Biden on his election as the new President of the United States, “QİA.AZ” informs, citing RIA Novosti. “For my part, I am ready to interact with you,” Putin said. Joseph Biden overcame the required 270 vote barriers and officially won the presidential race.
4.7-magnitude quake hits Turkey
The 4.7-magnitude earthquake shook Turkey, “QİA.AZ” says, citing the European Mediterranean Seismological Center. The quake was recorded at 00:58 local time (01:58 Baku time). The epicenter was 46 kilometers north of Van and at a depth of 9 kilometers. The officials did not inform about casualties or damage.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time magazine’s 2020 person of the year
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, who defeated President Donald Trump in one of the most bitter presidential elections in U.S. history, are Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” 2020, “QİA.AZ” says, citing foreign press. The selection was announced Thursday by NBC News’ Lester Holt. Trump, who continues to make baseless fraud claims and continues… Continue reading Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time magazine’s 2020 person of the year
Libya’s Haftar releases detained Turkish ship
Forces loyal to renegade general Khalifa Haftar have released a Turkish cargo ship they seized off Libya earlier this week, a senior Turkish official said on Thursday, “QİA.AZ” informs. Eastern Libyan commander Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) intercepted a Turkish ship named Mabrooka and towed it to the port of Ras Al-Hilal, east of Benghazi, on Monday,… Continue reading Libya’s Haftar releases detained Turkish ship
Two Turkish soldiers killed, eight wounded in Syria
In Syria, PKK / YPG militants terrorist attack killed two Turkish gendarmes and injured several others, “QİA.AZ” says, referring to Turkish media. According to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, the incident took place in the area of Operation Peace Spring. A vehicle exploded at the Syria-Ras-al-Ayn Haseke-2 checkpoint. The injured were hospitalized.
Western Europe starts first COVID-19 vaccination
The UK is launching its first coronavirus vaccination in Western Europe, QİA.AZ says, referring to RIA Novosti. As part of Europe’s first COVID-19 vaccine operation, the country’s most physically vulnerable residents – nursing home patients, medical and social workers, as well as people over the age of 80 – will be vaccinated against the disease. On December… Continue reading Western Europe starts first COVID-19 vaccination
Sweden introduces strict quarantine to halt surging coronavirus cases
Sweden appears to be changing its strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19 after previously favoring lighter measures compared to the rest of Europe. The country introduces strict nationwide quarantine measures against the background of an increase in coronavirus incidence, QİA.AZ says, citing the WSJ. So, the authorities ban to hold mass meetings and gather more than… Continue reading Sweden introduces strict quarantine to halt surging coronavirus cases
India detects unknown disease in 848 people
In southern India and elsewhere, the number of cases of unnamed illnesses has risen to 848. QİA.AZ informs, citing foreign media, that 332 people have already been released from hospitals. Residents of southern India began to seek medical treatment on December 5 with symptoms of an unknown disease. Patients show signs of fainting, dizziness, headache,… Continue reading India detects unknown disease in 848 people