South Africa in the news:
- US pauses Covid vaccine trial due to ill volunteer: Johnson & Johnson has paused its Covid vaccine trial to investigate why one participant in the study fell ill. The company said an independent review would check if the person’s unexplained symptoms …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Coronavirus – South Africa: Water and Sanitation raises awareness on hand washing and fighting Coronavirus COVID-19: The Global Hand Washing Day (GHWD) campaign which is celebrated annually across the globe on the 15 October, is this year, 2020, geared to intensify …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Independent journalists in India and Zimbabwe experiment with alternative funding to keep holding power to account: Awards and accolades are nice but they do not pay the bills when facing press freedom restrictions. Two reporters turn to donors and non-journalistic gigs to keep their work sustainable …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine trial paused due to ill volunteer: Johnson & Johnson has paused its Covid vaccine trial to investigate why one participant in the study fell ill. The company said an independent review would check if the person’s unexplained symptoms …: “South Africa” – BingNews
- ‘Slim’ chance that Oxford’s coronavirus vaccine will be ready in 2020, jab chief says: Kate Bingham, chair of the UK’s Vaccine Taskforce, said she hopes to see late-stage trial data for the Oxford and Pfizer jabs by the end of 2020. (Pictured: Ms Bingham receiving an experimental jab) …: “South Africa” – BingNews