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Fear of Needles Could be a Hurdle to Covid-19 Vaccination, But Here Are Ways to Overcome it
And in studies looking at blood donation, reducing anxiety and pain can lead to lower rates of the “passing out” feelings in adults. Using vibration combined with cold can also help adults who are fearful.
'No Need to be Shy': China Demands Proof from US Senator for Covid-19 Accusation
China has bristled at Washington's accusations of wrongdoing regarding Covid-19 and insists it has been open and transparent about the outbreak.
'We are Not Robots': When Your Office Is Like a Biohazard Lab
Those who are cleared to go into the office will be stopped in the lobby. There, they will have to show the all-clear screen from their app. After that, they will walk through a thermal screener temperature check. Anyone with a fever will be sent home. Th...
UK Anti-racism Protests 'Subverted by Thuggery': PM Boris Johnson
It came after 14 police officers were injured on Saturday, two seriously, when protesters clashed with mounted police near Johnson's Downing Street residence.
World Oceans Day 2020: Date and Theme for This Year
The increase in plastic wastage disposal in the ocean, decreasing number of marine life are major concerns. On World Oceans Day 2020, people also think of innovative ideas to find a solution to such issues.
Duty to Intervene: George Floyd Cops Spoke up But Didn't Step in
Power dynamics may have been magnified in the Floyd case because two of the four officers involved were rookies and the most senior officer on the scene was a training officer, who was seen putting his knee on the back of the black man’s neck despite his...
Saudi Arabia Reimposes 3 pm Curfew in View of Spike in Coronavirus Cases
The kingdom has recorded more than 95,000 cases, including 642 deaths.
French Forces Kill Al-Qaida's North African Commander
There was no immediate confirmation of his death from al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, known as AQIM, which has made millions of dollars abducting foreigners for ransom over the years.
UN Nuclear Watchdog Expresses 'Serious Concern' at Iran Denying Inspections
The report said the IAEA has questions as to the possible "use or storage of nuclear material" at the two sites and that one of them "may have been used for the processing and conversion of uranium ore including fluorination in 2003".
China Warns Against Travel to Australia, Cites Racial Discrimination Against Asians Amid Pandemic
China issued a warning to tourists traveling there earlier this year after some said they were mistreated in connection with the outbreak.
Trump Says US 'Largely Through Horrible' Coronavirus Pandemic, Defends His Handling of Situation
The US president said the country has the "greatest economy in the history of the world" and that strength let it get through the pandemic.
Pak Govt Seeks Explanation from Aviation Body on Letter about PIA Pilot's Conduct Prior to Crash
The letter, which was published in Pakistani media, has irked the government which said that such information should be provided to the inquiry board.
Chinese and Iranian Hackers Targeted Email Accounts of Trump, Biden Campaigns: Google
A Chinese group known as Hurricane Panda targeted Trump campaign staffers while an Iranian outfit known as Charming Kitten had attempted to breach accounts of Biden campaign workers.
American Billionaires' Wealth Jumps by over Half a Trillion during Coronavirus Pandemic: Report
During the 11 weeks from March 18, when U.S. lockdowns started, the wealth of America's richest people surged by over $565 billion, while 42.6 million workers filed for unemployment, the report said.
UK Business Minister Alok Sharma Tests Negative for Covid-19
Transport minister Grant Shapps said Sharma is working from home and is doing fine.
Global Vaccines Alliance Hunt Gets $8.8 Billion Shot in the Arm for Coronavirus Treatment
The online meeting beat a funding target of $7.4 million for Gavi to provide vaccines at a reduced cost to 300 million children worldwide over the next five years, the group said.