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A key facet of the global mad scramble by Pfizer, Moderna and other pharma groups to develop a viable coronavirus vaccine is the recruitment of tens of thousands of volunteers willing to participate in clinical trials.

Tripadvisor warning for Thai hotel that sued guest over bad review

Travel website Tripadvisor has slapped a warning on a Thai resort's listing, after it launched legal action against an American expat over a negative review, which briefly landed him in prison.

Hospitals to restrict COVID-19 antibody treatment limited supply

U.S. Hospitals, taking into account high demand and limited supplies, said they may limit the use of a new Eli Lilly antibody drug to COVID-19 patients with multiple risk factors or to those whose immune systems have not begun to fight the infection.

Potential state-backed cyber attacks against vaccine development Special

According to Microsoft, state-backed hackers from North Korea and Russia have been targeting organizations working on a coronavirus vaccine, using 'brute force' tactics to get into accounts.

'English nouveau': a young red to rival Beaujolais

In years gone by, British wine merchants would race to secure Beaujolais Nouveau for their stocks. But now the UK's first young red is being made near the English border with Wales.

Moderna vaccine results 'stunningly impressive,' Fauci tells AFP

The United States' top infectious disease official on Monday hailed early results from Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine as "stunningly impressive," calling the result a validation for experimental mRNA technology that some had doubted.

Chatting with Natalya Cappellini of HGTV's 'Build Me Up' Special

Natalya Cappellini of HGTV's "Build Me Up" and Animal Planet's "Animal Cribs," and being a general contractor in the digital age.

Moderna vaccine 94.5% effective in second breakthrough

US biotech firm Moderna on Monday announced its experimental vaccine against Covid-19 was 94.5 percent effective, marking a second major breakthrough in the vaccine hunt.

Growing fear: anxiety mounts over Vietnam's food staples

Vietnam's fragrant noodle soups and fresh spring rolls have won fans across the globe, but mounting food safety scandals on the country's streets are sparking a rising tide of anxiety among millennials about what they eat.

Chatting with Luke Floyd: Holistic health coach Special

Holistic life coach Luke Floyd chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about his love for yoga and fitness, his daily motivations, being a coach in the digital age, and he furnished his definition of the word success.

Mexico surpasses 1 million Covid cases

Mexico surpassed one million Covid-19 cases on Saturday, registering 5,860 new infections over the previous day in a country with one of the world's highest death tolls from the virus, the government said.

California becomes second state to hit one million virus cases

California has become the second state in the U.S. to top a million Covid cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The state reached the grim milestone just days after Texas reported a million cases.

Dominic Adriano Albano talks fitness site, podcast, book relaunch Special

Actor, model, and fitness expert Dominic Adriano Albano chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about his latest endeavors, which include a fitness program and a re-launch of his book.

Bethlehem 'Corona Sandwich' eases bite of tourism loss

When the coronavirus pandemic left Bethlehem without its hordes of visitors, tour guide Raed Bannura needed a new source of income.

Fears for Covid impact on measles after 2019 spike

The World Health Organization warned Thursday that Covid-19 restrictions had crippled measles vaccination efforts amid fears for the impact on cases and deaths following a spike last year.

ND nurses reject policy allowing them to remain on job with COVID

The North Dakota Nurses Association says it doesn’t support a move to allow health care workers who have tested positive for COVID-19 but don’t have symptoms to remain on the job.

Grocery stores prepare to curb 'panic buying' as COVID-19 surges

As the number of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. continues to soar, experts are raising concerns about possible shortages during the upcoming holiday season, prompting some grocery stores to announce limits on some items.

Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis:- Markets sink again - After a rally on vaccine hopes and Joe Biden's election, Europe and Asia markets sink as investors fret that surging global infection and death rates could damage economi...

Police crackdown rocks top Mexican tourist resort

Images of terrified protesters fleeing police and gunfire have shaken one of Mexico's top beach resorts and dealt another blow to a tourism industry already reeling from the coronavirus pandemic.

Russians sickened by virus surge feel lucky to be in well-off Moscow

Alexander Komarov, a patient in one of Moscow's temporary hospital wards, cannot hold back tears as he speaks about his fear of dying from the coronavirus.

Texas becomes first state to surpass one million COVID-19 cases

Following weeks of rapid climbs in Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations, Governors are asking residents to stay home in hopes of curbing the spread of the virus. The announcements come as Texas became the first U.S. state to surpass a million cases.

CDC investigating three E. coli outbreaks across multiple states

Twelve individuals have been reported sick and five hospitalized in the latest outbreak of E. coli infections potentially linked to romaine lettuce, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Tuesday.

Hong Kong and Singapore to launch 'travel bubble' on Nov 22

Hong Kong and Singapore will launch a "travel bubble" on November 22, their governments said Wednesday, in a rare piece of good news for the pandemic-battered airline and tourism industries.

Hong Kong-Singapore 'travel bubble' to launch on November 22

The "travel bubble" agreed between Hong Kong and Singapore will be opened on November 22, their governments said Wednesday, in a rare piece of good news for the pandemic-battered tourism industry.

Brazil halts trials of Chinese Covid-19 vaccine

Brazil's health regulator said Monday it had suspended clinical trials of a Chinese-developed Covid-19 vaccine after an "adverse incident" involving a volunteer recipient, a blow for one of the most advanced vaccine candidates.

Author Susanna Mittermaier talks 'Advanced Pragmatic Psychology' Special

Bestselling author Susanna Mittermaier chatted with Digital Journal's Markos Papadatos about her latest book "Advanced Pragmatic Psychology," which she co-authored with Gary Douglas.

McDonald's launching meatless 'McPlant' burger

Fast food giant McDonald's on Monday announced it was launching a new plant-based burger named the "McPlant" to cater to the growing number of people who do not eat meat.

Meet the three co-chairs of Biden's coronavirus task force

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris released the names of the members of their new coronavirus crisis team on Monday. Promising to "listen to science and the experts," the team comprises physicians, infectious disease, and public health experts.

The dark side of the pandemic: Coronavirus and mental health

A hidden side to the coronavirus pandemic is the impact on mental health. This is not only for those unfortunate to contract the virus but also as a consequence of the preventative measures that need to be taken.

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations soaring across U.S.

A record-breaking wave of coronavirus cases continued across the United States on Sunday, its seriousness obscured by the nation's obsession with vote-counting. Health officials warn of a holiday season filled with increased hospitalizations and deaths.

Biden: Vaccine news gives 'hope,' but long battle ahead

US President-elect Joe Biden Monday hailed as a cause for "hope" the news that a Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech was 90 percent effective -- but warned of a long battle still ahead.

China's luxury shoppers call in the tidy teams

The discovery of a Burberry jacket she does not recall buying proved to Chen Rui that she was right to have brought in experts to manage her out-of-control luxury wardrobe."How did you find this?

Biden to name virus team as worldwide cases top 50 million

The global tally of people infected by the coronavirus shot past 50 million on Monday, as United States President-elect Joe Biden geared up to name the scientists who will lead the country's response to its disastrous outbreak.

Trump again hits the golf course, a day after his defeat

Donald Trump returned Sunday to his golf course in a Washington suburb, a day after news media announced his defeat in the presidential election at the hands of Democrat Joe Biden.

Taking vitamin D during pregnancy is linked with higher child IQ

A new study has examined the levels of vitamin D in pregnant women and has correlated this with the intelligence of children born to the mothers (as measured by an IQ test). This suggests the role of vitamin D may be important.

What next for Trump? Golf, Twitter and maybe another run?

When networks projected he had lost his bid for reelection to Joe Biden, President Donald Trump was playing golf. He'll soon have plenty more time to enjoy the links if he so desires.

Coronavirus cases in U.S. break record for second day in a row

The United States recorded at least 121,00 new infections on Thursday, a day after hitting over 100,000 for the first time since the pandemic began. At least 234,000 deaths have been reported to date.

'Exhausted' Swiss doctors reel as second virus wave hits

No more room. Patients with severe Covid-19 infections fill all the 10 enclosed beds in the intensive care unit at this small Swiss hospital, but more keep coming."This morning, I was asked to take one more patient...

Chatting with Harry Korines: A lifetime in the NY diner business Special

Diner owner Harry Korines has a major reason to be proud. This month, he celebrates 40 years with Golden Coach Diner in Huntington on Long Island, New York.

WHO warns of 'explosion' of virus cases in Europe: AFP interview

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe on Thursday said it was seeing an "explosion" of coronavirus cases in the region and warned of a "tough time" ahead as mortality rates rose."We do see an explosion....

U.S. logs more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases for first time

The United States reported 103,087 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the highest single-day total on record, It also marks the first time that the country—or any country in the world has documented more than 100,000 new cases in one day.