A MODERNA vaccine haul set for Britain has been delayed after the US drug firm confirmed it would miss dose deadlines in the UK & Canada. It came after Canada revealed it would only receive around half of the expected 1.2 million doses by the end of the month. The company announced in a statement: “The trajectory of vaccine manufacturing ramp-up is not linear, and despite best efforts, there is a shortfall in previously estimated doses from the European supply chain. “Vaccine manufacturing is a highly complex process, and a number of elements, including human and material resources, have factored into this volatility.” Swiss drug makers Lonza have increased three new production lines to produce the active ingredients for the Moderna vaccine to aid supply outside of the United States. Meanwhile experts said Covid variants could "scupper" the UK's roadmap out of lockdown. Imperial College's Danny Altmann said "we should be terribly concerned" after 77 cases of a … [Read more...] about Coronavirus UK news – Britain’s fourth Covid jab DELAYED as Moderna misses deadline due to ‘Europe supply chain issues’
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DW fact check: Four coronavirus vaccination myths examined
We're constantly being confronted with new findings about the efficacy and side effects of various coronavirus vaccines . But keeping up with and making sense of the latest research is daunting for laymen and laywomen, and has created fertile ground for the spread of falsehoods on the internet. In this DW factcheck, we put a spotlight on the four biggest myths surrounding coronavirus vaccines. Watch video 05:46 Share Why COVID-19 vaccines can't change our DNA Send Facebook Twitter reddit EMail Facebook Messenger Web Whatsapp Web Telegram linkedin Permalink https://p.dw.com/p/3s4Z2 Why COVID-19 vaccines can't change our DNA - DW fact checker Joscha Weber explains Claim: mRNA vaccines manipulate human DNA DW: False It is easy to get DNA and RNA confused, two similar abbreviations that relate to genetic material. But they're very different. DNA contains the genetic blueprint that determines our … [Read more...] about DW fact check: Four coronavirus vaccination myths examined
Cabinet minister Liz Truss dragged into David Cameron lobbying scandal
CABINET minister Liz Truss was yesterday dragged into the Tory lobbying scandal. Ms Truss , the International Trade Secretary, has appointed a Greensill advisor to a top role. Ex-PM David Cameron is under fire for sending texts to Chancellor Rishi Sunak begging for a multi-million bailout for the finance firm. Ms Truss last week gave Julie Bishop , ex-Australian foreign minister, an unpaid role on the G7’s Gender Equality Advisory Council. She made the announcement on the Government website as the UK currently holds the G7 presidency. Ms Bishop took a job with Greensill Capital in 2019. She was pictured with its boss Lex Greensill at the Davos economic forum in Switzerland last year. On her appointment, he hailed Ms Bishop’s “unparalleled experience and expertise” on the world stage. She suspended her consultancy deal with Greensill through her company Julie Bishop and Partners before taking up the G7 role. Ms Truss was Education Secretary in 2012 … [Read more...] about Cabinet minister Liz Truss dragged into David Cameron lobbying scandal