First COVID-19 vaccinations rolled out in Singapore

Senior staff nurse Sarah Lim from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) was the first person to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Singapore on Wednesday (Dec 30). Thirty healthcare workers at NCID were the first in line for the jabs after the Government accepted all the recommendations of the Expert Committee on COVID-19 Vaccination on Singapore’s vaccination strategy on Dec 27. Full story: https://cna.asia/2Mdi8bn

Doctors Accidentally Left Forceps In Mother’s Body After C-Section Surgery

Ampang, Malaysia : 

Bushra Abd Razak, 29-year-old,  was said to have undergone the operation on 9 January 2020 attended by Dr Puuteeri Helena Rosli and Dr Wan Shahrul Liza Saaharaan, from Ampang government hospital.

Two days after being released from the government hospital, Bushra began feeling intense pain in her left abdomen, especially when she tried to move.

Concerned, Bushra had asked doctors about her condition but was told by Dr Wan Shahrul on 21 January that her suffering was just a normal part of a C-section procedure.

Sensing that something was definitely wrong, Bushra went to seek a second opinion from a private hospital. It was then that an X-ray revealed that a pair of surgical artery forceps had been left behind inside her body after the delivery.

The woman later underwent another emergency surgery to remove the foreign object from her insides – all the while not having fully recovered from her first operation.

According to her lawyers, in July, the woman sued her doctors for damages amounting to around RM105,000 for her physical and psychological trauma. In their defense, the doctors apparently denied any liability and requested to be absolved of their negligence.

The case was settled out of court after both parties reached an agreement in December. Both mother and baby were also said to be in good condition.

Coronavirus complications | DW Documentary

 

A growing number of people who recover from COVID-19 are experiencing long-term health problems. This includes younger patients without pre-existing conditions who had only mild symptoms with the virus. How are doctors and patients responding? The COVID-19 disease is triggered by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and can affect multiple organs. The symptoms of the initial illness are now well known. But what about the long-term effects of coronavirus? Not everyone who gets COVID-19 makes a full recovery afterwards. A growing number of people are experiencing reduced physical and abilities and cognitive symptoms. One such patient is 31-year old junior doctor Maria. Five months after falling sick, she is still unable to work normally. In October, Germany’s University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein launched the largest study to date on the long-term effects of coronavirus. Teams of doctors specialized in various fields of medicine are planning to examine several thousand former COVID-19 patients who have officially "recovered" from the virus. They’re looking in particular at the lungs, heart, kidneys and liver, as well as the nervous system and metabolism. Christopher Bley from Berlin would welcome the opportunity to be included in a study like that. The 35-year-old feels he isn’t getting the support he needs from doctors. Ever since the father of two contracted the virus, he has been battling shortness of breath. For a long time, he hoped he would heal naturally, but the problem persists. Writer Nina Marewski from Frankfurt feels similarly let down by doctors. She says they either ignore her or don’t take her seriously. She has been writing about her experience with coronavirus online, and is giving a voice to other post-COVID "long haulers". This documentary accompanies three people who are struggling with the aftereffects of the virus. What do the health problems mean for them and how do they deal with the uncertainty about whether they will ever make a full recovery? ------------------------------------------------------------------- 

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Turkey: China's CoronaVac vaccine '91.25% effective'

Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said at a news conference on Thursday that the CoronaVac vaccine developed by China's Sinovac Biotech has 91.25 percent efficacy. Turkish researchers said no major side-effects were seen during trials, adding that the efficacy level is likely to increase in later assessments. Koca said three million doses of the vaccine will arrive in Turkey on December 28. #CoronaVac Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA

The dirty business with old clothes

Most people believe, that old clothes donations collected by various organisations are immediately sent to countries in need. What they don't know is, the majority of the donated clothing is sold per kilogramme. Some aid organisations merely place their logo on the collection containers of used clothes firms. A small amount of the clothing is given to the needy in the country of origin. The better, still useful items are sent to Eastern Europe and the Arab states. 60% of the articles are sent to Africa. But just what happens to the used items there? Michael Höft and Christian Jentzsch travelled to Tanzania in search of answers. Their conclusion: Not only German companies and several major aid organisations earn well from the donations; for many traders in Africa, old clothes donations are a lucrative business model. Even the poorest of the poor have to pay at least something for them. The cheap clothes flood the markets of the respective countries and bring the African textile industry to its knees.

Brazilian institute: China's CoronaVac vaccine 'the safest of all that are being tested'

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CBC News: The National | Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada | Dec. 23, 2020

Health Canada has approved the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use and 168,000 doses will arrive by the end of the year. We explain the similarities and differences between the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines and hear from groups who want to be next in line for the shot. Plus, the impact this pandemic year has had on children. #ModernaVaccine #COVID19 #COVIDKids

The dirty business with the shrimps

Once a luxury commodity, now discounter goods: shrimps. They are tasty, low in fat and cost little. 56.000 tonnes of the crustaceans are consumed annually in Germany alone. Most of the shrimps come from Southeast Asia, especially from Thailand. Meanwhile, environmentalists are sounding the alarm: the aquacultures of a gigantic shrimp industry have already destroyed large areas of Thailand’s mangrove forests. 

Intensive chemical use and untreated sewage are destabilising entire regions, they warn. But to which consequences has the mass production of shrimps actually led? The authors Michael Höft and Christian Jentzsch accompanied Greenpeace experts on a trip to Thailand with a camera team.

How poor people survive in the USA | DW Documentary

Homelessness, hunger and shame: poverty is rampant in the richest country in the world. Over 40 million people in the United States live below the poverty line, twice as many as it was fifty years ago. It can happen very quickly. Many people in the United States fall through the social safety net. In the structurally weak mining region of the Appalachians, it has become almost normal for people to go shopping with food stamps. And those who lose their home often have no choice but to live in a car. There are so many homeless people in Los Angeles that relief organizations have started to build small wooden huts to provide them with a roof over their heads. The number of homeless children has also risen dramatically, reaching 1.5 million, three times more than during the Great Depression the 1930s. A documentary about the fate of the poor in the United States today. We closed the commentary section because of too many inapproriate comments. -------------------------------------------------------------------- DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch high-class documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of current affairs and global events. Subscribe and explore the world around you with DW Documentary. Subscribe to: DW Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW39... DW Documental (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocumental DW Documentary وثائقية دي دبليو: (Arabic): https://www.youtube.com/dwdocarabia For more visit: http://www.dw.com/en/tv/docfilm/s-3610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwdocumentary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dw.stories DW netiquette policy: https://p.dw.com/p/MF1G

COVID-19 UK: Will schools be closed over new coronavirus variant?

The new variant of coronavirus could delay plans for schools to reopen next term. Scientists are concerned that the mutant virus could spread faster between children, driving an increase in infection rates. Sky's Laura Bundock finds out how parents feel about the prospect of homeschooling their children again. #COVID19 #UK SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews

UK new coronavirus variant “out of control” as countries announce travel bans - BBC News

The UK government has said a new mutation of the coronavirus is “out of control” in parts of England and spreading rapidly.   The latest figures show more than 35,000 new infections, many in London and the south-east.

Several countries have announced that they are banning travel from the UK — with France suspending passenger and some freight transport.  The Port of Dover has temporarily been closed. 

New restrictions have come into force for 18 million people in England and 3 million people in Wales. 

In England areas within the new Tier 4 rules include London, Kent and most of Essex.  People have been told to stay home with  non-essential shops closed.   Christmas mixing of households will not be permitted. 

The festive rules have changed in the rest of England too - with a gathering only now allowed on Christmas Day.

Mishal Husain presents BBC News at Ten reporting by political correspondent Nick Eardley, transport correspondent Caroline Davies, business editor Simon Jack and health correspondent Catherine Burns. 

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Britain's Covid-19 isolation stokes fears of food shortages | Coronavirus Update

Freight from Britain began arriving in France by rail and ferry on Wednesday, ending 48-hours of transport chaos in the UK. France, along with other countries, rushed to cut travel links on Sunday after a new coronavirus variant was discovered in the UK. This left around 2,800 trucks stranded in southern England at short notice. French Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebarri and British counterpart Grant Shapps announced the deal to reopen the borders late on Tuesday. French citizens, British nationals living in France and those traveling for urgent reasons are now permitted to cross the border. They will need to carry a valid negative coronavirus test result taken within 72 hours before departure. Non-essential travelers have been advised to stay put. Several ferries arrived in France on Wednesday morning. Air travel, and Eurostar trains, which travel under the English Channel, are also set to resume service on Wednesday. But it is expected to take time to clear the backlog of drivers. A British minister said the military would assist with testing and drivers will take the lateral flow COVID-19 test in a bid to speed up results. However, scuffles broke out between a small number of police officers and frustrated drivers. Others honked their horns in unison during the night in protest. The mostly European drivers, many stranded with their trucks and without access to hot food or bathroom facilities, have grown increasingly angry as it became clear they may not arrive home in time for Christmas with their families. While France has reopened the border, travel between the UK and many other countries including Germany, remains banned. According to the World Health Organization, the transmission of this new variant is 40 to 70% higher. Scientists claim the mutation was spotted due to the UK's high levels of virus genetic sequencing. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewell... ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/deuts...

Germany registers another record number of COVID-19 deaths | DW News

Germany has reported its highest daily coronavirus death toll since the start of the pandemic. 962 people have died from or with the virus in the past 24 hour period. That’s according to Germany’s national disease control agency. These numbers have been rising very quickly over the past few weeks. On November Fourth, seven weeks ago today, 151 covid-related fatalities were registered here in Germany. Three weeks later that number had risen to 410. And now today, the latest record high. The overal number of deaths attributed to the virus stands at almost 28,000 in Germany. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche...

Covid-19: Malaysia in talks to secure more vaccines from Russia and Pfizer, says Khairy

Malaysia is in talks to secure 6.4 million doses of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine, said Khairy Jamaluddin. The Science, Technology and Innovation Minister said that on Wednesday, adding that the government is also negotiating with Pfizer-BioNTech on an option to increase its purchase of vaccines to cover another 20% of the nation’s population. 

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Inside The Clinical Trial For Moderna’s Covid Vaccine | NBC News NOW

NBC News’ Maura Barrett reports on the Moderna Covid vaccine trials as the world awaits a decision from the FDA to approve emergency use authorization of a second vaccination. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews

Vice President receives COVID-19 vaccine on live TV l ABC News

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams and the vice president’s wife also received the vaccination to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. #ABCNews #BreakingNews #Pence #COVID19Vaccine #COVID19 #OperationWarpSpeed #Pfizer

Reports of allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Jen Ashton shares the latest news on a couple of severe allergic reactions to the vaccination.

ABC News Prime: Moderna vaccine set for approval; Hospitals near breaking point; Grave cyber threat

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Alaska health worker has serious allergic reaction to Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine: NYT

CNBC's Meg Tirrell breaks down The New York Times report about a health worker in Alaska who suffered an allergic reaction to the Pfizer vaccine. The patient is now in stable condition and it is not known if the person has a history of allergic reactions to vaccines. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic

Major storm hits East Coast with heavy snow and fierce winds

Some areas along the East Coast could see more than two feet of snow in the season's first major storm. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Maryland and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN from New York City's Central Park, where heavy snow is piling up quickly.

Live: Winter Storm Moves Through New York City's Times Square

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Stocks move higher at open on vaccine hopes

CNBC's Bob Pisani looks ahead to the day's market action.

FDA: Data shows favorable safety profile for Moderna Covid vaccine

The staff of the Food and Drug Administration endorsed the emergency use of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine in a report released Tuesday, a critical step forward in winning formal clearance to be administered to the public as early as next week. CNBC's Meg Tirrell reports.

Facts Over Fear: How Long It Will Take Covid Vaccine To Take Effect | NBC News NOW

Covid-19 vaccines are rolling out across the U.S. to healthcare workers and first responders. NBC News’ Dr. John Torres reports on how long it will take for the vaccine to be effective. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: http://bit.ly/MoreNBCNews NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://apps.nbcnews.com/mobile Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/bre... Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC #Covid #VaccineEffect #NBCNews Facts Over Fear: How Long It Will Take Covid Vaccine To Take Effect | NBC News NOW

Fauci on what to know about COVID-19 vaccine l GMA

Dr. Anthony Fauci shares the latest facts on the vaccine, including when we will know how long immunity lasts. LEARN MORE: Coronavirus live updates: Fauci calls vaccine rollout 'bittersweet': https://abcn.ws/3gORBfS Subscribe to GMA's YouTube page: https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5

Trudeau, Public Health Officials updates Canadians on vaccines

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will make an announcement about vaccines with Minister of Public Services and Procurement Anita Anand. Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Dr. Theresa Tam, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo, and Major-General Dany Fortin will also take questions. To read more: http://cbc.ca/ »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS

US public divided over whether to get COVID-19 vaccine

There have been no major hiccups on the first day of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in the US. The first three million shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are limited to healthcare workers and elderly patients. The plan is to inoculate millions more people over the next few weeks, but polls show that just 60% of Americans are comfortable being vaccinated. Measles cases hit a record high in the US in 2019, with vaccine mistrust and misinformation seen as playing significant roles. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub

Inside The $5 Billion Apple Headquarters

What looks like a giant spaceship parked in the lush flats of Cupertino, California, is actually tech giant Apple's new HQ. Fittingly named the Apple Park, this stunning architecture sprawls across 176 acres of land and might just be one of the most stunning campuses in the world. Despite its incredibly futuristic looks, the apple park has been a long time in the making, with Steve Jobs first announcing the project way back in 2006. It took 8 long years of planning, proposals, and permit applications, but by 2014 construction was well underway – and by 2017, the vast apple workforce was already starting to move in. The massive ring-shaped building is now an iconic symbol of the Apple brand and is a fantastic testament to the company's dedication to effortless design, sustainability, and the future of technology.

Severe allergic reactions to approved vaccines are extremely rare, say experts

Medical experts have said that severe allergic reactions to approved vaccines are extremely rare. At least two people in the UK reported a reaction after taking the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, which has been approved for use in Singapore. But experts said cases of anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal condition, occur in only one in a million doses. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service on Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram

South Korea could face lockdown for the first time since start of COVID-19 pandemic

South Korea could face a lockdown for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials are considering raising restrictions to the highest level as the country battles its worst wave of infections. Over 700 new infections were confirmed on Dec 14. Testing has recently been ramped up to about 89,000 people a day, compared to just 22,000 in early October. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub

How a COVID-19 vaccine was developed in record time

The fastest vaccine developed to date has been for mumps and that took four years. Now the coronavirus vaccine will take over as a medical textbook legend. The start of the first mass immunisations has begun in Britain, in less than a year. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub

Watch the first health workers receive Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in New York

Two health workers in New York volunteer to be the first people vaccinated in the state. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/2NGeIvi The United States on Monday administered the first shots of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to health-care workers, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s long march to bring the virus under control. The vaccine comes at an urgent time, with the U.S. nearing 300,000 total Covid-19 deaths and top health officials warning that daily new deaths might not slow for months, even with a vaccine. With limited doses available, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised states prioritize distribution to frontline health-care workers and long-term care residents, who are among the most vulnerable to the disease. The swift rollout of the vaccine promises to be a monumental logistical challenge. The federal government has partnered with UPS, FedEx, McKesson, CVS, Walgreens, among others, to help distribute the vaccine and actually administer it. But state officials have warned that the so-called last-mile delivery of the vaccine will be the most challenging, and local officials are largely responsible for that effort. State officials have repeatedly called on the federal government to provide more funding to hasten the effort. “There is not one part of this country that’s not being touched today through Wednesday,” Gen. Gustave Perna, who’s in charge of logistics for Operation Warp Speed, said Monday at a briefing. “It is not a one-and-done delivery. It is a consistent flow of ordering, preparation and delivery.” With distribution challenges ahead and the outbreak still raging, officials and health-care workers took time Monday to celebrate the arrival of the vaccine, and the hope it represents. Across the country, images flowed in of health-care workers receiving their first shots and the first doses arriving at more than one hundred distribution sites. » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC Classic: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCclassic

Tampa Nurse Is First To Receive Post-Trial Covid-19 Vaccine In Florida

A frontline nurse in Tampa receives Florida's first coronavirus vaccine as Governor Ron DeSantis stands by. » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC

14 Disember 2020 - Sidang Media Perkembangan Terkini COVID-19 Di Malaysia

Sidang media oleh YBhg. Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan Malaysia berkenaan perkembangan terkini COVID-19 di Malaysia

COVID-19 vaccines delivered to all 50 states

The first vials of the Pfizer vaccine are now in place.

Covid-19 vaccine makes Belgian dry ice a hot commodity

A Belgian dry ice maker said it had seen a big rise in demand for its products with the carbon dioxide-based cooling agent having become key to transporting some types of Covid-19 vaccine. WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news