Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine appeared to work against a key mutation in the highly transmissible new variants of the coronavirus discovered in Britain and South Africa – that’s according to a laboratory study conducted by the US drugmaker.

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US President Donald Trump has committed to an “orderly” transition of power yesterday after his supporters on Wednesday stormed Congress, provoking world condemnation. Trump’s remarks, posted on Twitter following a suspension, were widely seen as his first public acknowledgement of electoral defeat. Hours later, Capitol Police said one officer had died from injuries sustained during the riots. 4 others also died during the unrest.
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The UK has decided to extend a travel ban on all visitors departing from or travelling through South Africa as part of its plan to curb the current Covid-19 resurgence. The initial suspension, announced on 23 December 2020, will last until 23 January 2021 when it will be reviewed according to both the UK and South Africa’s caseload.

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