South Africa in the news:
- EU ‘ready to discuss’ COVID vaccine patent waiver as drugmakers push back: The European Union is willing to discuss a proposal to waive intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday, as drugmakers …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- The two reasons Joe Biden has made Big Pharma furious over the Covid vaccine: US PRESIDENT Joe Biden has backed a move to lift patent protection for Covid vaccines in what the World Health Organisation has called a “monumental moment” in the fight against the virus. But Big …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Courtney Lawes ‘pretty surprised’ to receive British and Irish Lions call-up: Courtney Lawes has revealed his shock at making Warren Gatland’s 37-man British and Irish Lions squad – then quickly pledged to be fighting fit in time for the South Africa tour.: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Sam Simmonds included in Lions squad skippered by Alun Wyn Jones: Sam Simmonds has been named in a British and Irish Lions squad that is captained by Alun Wyn Jones, but Kyle Sinckler and Johnny Sexton are among several high-profile omissions. Simmonds, the Exeter …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- No hint that Covid variants can fully evade vaccines, says scientist: Professor Sharon Peacock said there was no suggestion the virus was mutating to avoid inoculation but it could be years before it was harmless.: “South Africa” – BingNews