Monthly Archives: July, 2020

Researchers are seeking at least 750 people in Western Pennsylvania to take part in trials for vaccines against the novel coronavirus that causes covid-19, UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh announced Wednesday. The trials are part of what is called Operation Warp Speed, a national push to develop rapidly a vaccine that’s safe and effective.…

The first COVID-19 vaccine tested in the U.S. revved up people's immune systems just the way scientists had hoped, researchers reported Tuesday. The shots are poised to begin key final testing.  "No matter how you slice this, this is good news," Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, told The Associated Press.The…

A coronavirus vaccine trial appears to be showing some promising results, according to manufacturer Pfizer. The trials reportedly show that the vaccine is causing the body to produce antibodies in the same way it would if a person were infected. The double-blind trials will continue, but we shouldn’t expect a vaccine to be readily available…

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams was arrested at a protest in Louisville, Ky. held in honor of Breonna Taylor.Williams, 39, was booked on Tuesday for one felony and two misdemeanors, the reality star announced on Instagram in a series of posts.According to E! News, the charges include intimidating a participant in legal process, second-degree disorderly conduct…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption"Their freedom has been taken away" China has vowed to retaliate after the US ended Hong Kong's preferential trade status and imposed sanctions on officials who crack down on rights.President Donald Trump said he was acting because China had taken away Hong Kong's freedom after it imposed…