Global coronavirus cases hit 20 million in August

[ad_1] In August 2021, the number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide increased by about 20 million, compared to 4.5 million in July. The last high incidence was recorded in April this year, Report informs, citing TASS. The epicenter of the pandemic is currently in North America and Asia. In some countries of Western Europe, where… Continue reading Global coronavirus cases hit 20 million in August

Total number of vaccinations tops 7 million in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] Some 98,494 people received their anti-coronavirus shots in Azerbaijan today, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. The number of those who got their first jab reached 60,167 people today, while 38,327 people got their second dose of the vaccine. To date, 7,009,933 coronavirus vaccine jabs have been administered to the… Continue reading Total number of vaccinations tops 7 million in Azerbaijan

Over 6.68 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] Some 1,225 people received their anti-coronavirus shots in Azerbaijan today, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. The number of those who got their first jab reached 768 people today, while 457 people got their second dose of the vaccine. To date, 6,689,031 coronavirus vaccine jabs have been administered to the… Continue reading Over 6.68 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

Drought threatens 7 million farmers in Afghanistan

[ad_1] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appealed for humanitarian assistance to be scaled up as Afghanistan continues to be hit hard by an ever-worsening drought that threatens the livelihoods of more than 7 million people who rely on agriculture or livestock. Report informs, citing the organization’s website, that many… Continue reading Drought threatens 7 million farmers in Afghanistan

Apple’s CEO gets $750 million stake in company

[ad_1] This week, Tim Cook, Apple Inc.’s chief executive officer, collected the 10th and final tranche of the pay deal he received a decade ago after he took over the top job from co-founder Steve Jobs, Report informs, citing Bloomberg. The haul consists of about 5 million shares worth roughly $750 million, according to calculations… Continue reading Apple’s CEO gets $750 million stake in company

Germany provides 100 million euros for Afghan refugees 

[ad_1] Germany has provided 100 million euros in emergency financial aid to international organizations to help Afghan refugees living in countries neighboring Afghanistan, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a press conference, Report informs. According to him, Berlin is holding talks with Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and India. According to the agreement, the refugees, who… Continue reading Germany provides 100 million euros for Afghan refugees 

Zuckerberg says Facebook removed 18 million posts with COVID misinformation

[ad_1] Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the social media giant has removed 18 million posts containing misinformation about COVID-19 but would not say how many times the posts had been viewed or shared, Report informs referring to CBS. “If we see harmful misinformation on the platform, then we take it down. It’s against… Continue reading Zuckerberg says Facebook removed 18 million posts with COVID misinformation

Over 11.3 million Wuhan residents tested for coronavirus in five days

[ad_1] The authorities in Wuhan have tested 11.3 million residents for coronavirus within five days, Global Times reported on Monday. Report informs, citing TASS, that almost all residents of over 12-million strong city have been tested within five days, except for children aged below six and students who left Wuhan for summer vacations. The city… Continue reading Over 11.3 million Wuhan residents tested for coronavirus in five days

Over 5.3 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

[ad_1] Some 60,068 people received their anti-coronavirus shots in Azerbaijan today, the Task Force under the Cabinet of Ministers told Report. The number of those who got their first jab reached 37,741 people today, while 22,327 people got their second dose of the vaccine. To date, 5,311,119 coronavirus vaccine jabs have been administered to the… Continue reading Over 5.3 million COVID vaccine jabs administered in Azerbaijan

EU inks deal with Novavax for up to 200 million COVID shots

[ad_1] The European Commission has approved a supply contract with US firm Novavax to buy up to 200 million doses of its potential COVID-19 vaccine, Report informs, citing Reuters. The move is part of the EU’s strategy to diversify its vaccine portfolio after the bloc betted heavily for the coming years on messenger RNA (mRNA)… Continue reading EU inks deal with Novavax for up to 200 million COVID shots