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Scientists studying the COVID-19 coronavirus say that it does not appear to be mutating quickly, which means that a vaccine developed for the disease would offer long-term protection. Some viruses undergo multiple mutations as they replicate inside host cells. However,…
The ceremony has been held on the British monarch’s birthday for at least 260 years, but this year’s coronavirus pandemic appears to have thrown a spanner in the works. The traditional Trooping the Colour parade, scheduled for 13 June, “will…
Citing “a public health emergency”, British officials in charge of tackling the raging epidemic stressed the vitality of isolation measures and shelters for those that have no recourse to public funds. In an unprecedented move, the UK government has instructed…
The move comes shortly after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed on Friday that he tested positive for the coronavirus, and despite mild symptoms, will self-quarantine in Downing Street. The UK’s credit rating has been downgraded by Fitch Ratings, which…
New Delhi (Sputnik): While announcing 21-day lockdown on 24 March, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that the economic impact of this crisis would be unimaginable but priority must be given to human lives during this pandemic. Indian finance minister…
National travel restrictions, coupled with a decreased willingness to travel due to the coronavirus, have plunged global airlines into their worst crisis ever. Passenger traffic is expected to fall by 38 percent worldwide and industry traveller revenues will drop 44…
