Before alerting the world to a dangerous new virus variant, the country struggled with the financial and logistical pressures that often forestall trials in less developed nations. In a year that has seesawed between astonishing gains and brutal setbacks on Covid-19, few moments were as sobering as the revelation last …
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Singapore taxi operator ComfortDelGro announced yesterday (Jan 28) that that it is adding 25 private-hire cars to its fleet as part of a ride-hailing trial. These cars are not allowed to do street hires, but will be available for booking from February 4. This means that ComfortDelGro users can choose …
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The government is set to trial a new business travel pass for senior executives in Singapore who need to travel overseas regularly for official and business purposes. However, holders of this pass will be required to abide by a strict controlled itinerary when they travel abroad for work. Upon returning …
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[This briefing has ended. Follow live coronavirus updates here.] Here’s what you need to know: After coming under fire for vaccine safety, AstraZeneca releases trial blueprints. A month after Sturgis, another motorcycle rally this weekend in Missouri is worrying health experts. States in the Midwest and the Southwest are reporting …
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Here’s what you need to know: The drugmaker Moderna spells out how it is conducting the late-stage trial of its coronavirus vaccine. Fewer people filed for state jobless claims in the U.S., even as jobless ranks remain high. Trump contradicts the C.D.C. chief’s testimony on masks and vaccines. Stressing the …
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Here’s what you need to know: AstraZeneca halts a vaccine trial to investigate a participant’s illness. Facing a surge in cases, Britain plans to limit most gatherings to six people. Nine drugmakers pledge to thoroughly vet any coronavirus vaccine. Summer vacation ends for millions of U.S. students — but without …
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Markets go up, then they go down. That is the way they have always worked, but we always seem shocked when the pendulum swings the other way. Even before the coronavirus started to put intense pressure on global markets, the tech startup sector was heading for a rude awakening. For …
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