Switzerland to cancel free tests for COVID for non-vaccinated

[ad_1] The Swiss government plans to halt most free COVID testing for people who are not vaccinated now that nearly half the population has got the jabs, Report informs referring to Reuters. “For the government, protecting hospital structures now has priority, no longer protecting the non-vaccinated population,” the government said while keeping in place scaled-back… Continue reading Switzerland to cancel free tests for COVID for non-vaccinated

Germany cancels free coronavirus tests

[ad_1] Free coronavirus tests will become unavailable in Germany on October 11, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told journalists after meeting the prime ministers of federal lands. Report informs, citing TASS, that, according to Merkel, while each citizen has an opportunity to vaccinate, tests may be annulled. “We are ready to vaccinate each German citizen,” the… Continue reading Germany cancels free coronavirus tests

Tokyo 2020: German cyclist Simon Geschke tests positive for COVID-19

[ad_1] German cyclist Simon Geschke is the latest athlete to test positive for Covid-19 at the Tokyo Olympics. According to the German Olympic Sports Confederation, Geschke tested positive in a hotel outside the Olympic Village and will not participate in the team’s race on Saturday. “It is really tough to be taken out of the… Continue reading Tokyo 2020: German cyclist Simon Geschke tests positive for COVID-19

England’s health secretary tests positive for COVID-19

[ad_1] England’s health secretary Sajid Javid has tested positive for Covid-19 – despite having had two doses of a vaccine. Taking to Twitter on Saturday afternoon, Mr. Javid said: “This morning, I tested positive for Covid. “I’m waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs, and symptoms are mild. “Please make… Continue reading England’s health secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Israel tests laser system that “shoots down” UAVs

[ad_1] The Israeli Defense Ministry has successfully completed the first series of tests of a new powerful laser system that “shoots down” unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Report informs, citing TASS. “The Defense Ministry’s Research and Training Department, together with Elbit Systems and the Israeli Air Force, has successfully destroyed several UAVs using a high-powered laser… Continue reading Israel tests laser system that “shoots down” UAVs