Fauci is ‘optimistic’ Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine will work

America’s top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, said he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ that one of several coronavirus vaccines being developed in the US will work to prevent infection, and be ready in ‘a reasonable period of time.’  Speaking at a The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Health Conference on Tuesday, Dr Fauci said that he … Read more

Coronavirus US: Trump ‘would take hydroxychloroquine again’

Donald Trump ‘would take hydroxychloroquine AGAIN’ and ‘feels great’ says White House press secretary despite Dr. Fauci saying evidence it is harmful is clear President Trump is feeling ‘perfect’ after a two-week regime of hydroxychloroquine, which he took as a preventative against coronavirus Trump would take it again, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Words … Read more

Julia Roberts, Hugh Jackman, Millie Bobby Brown and other celebs are handing over their social media

• Thursday, May 21: Julia Roberts and Dr. Anthony Fauci (Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) • Friday, May 22: Shailene Woodley and Dame Minouche Shafik (Director, London School of Economics) • Saturday, May 23: Jennifer Nettles and Dr. Bill Frist (Former Senate Majority Leader and US Senator from Tennessee) and • Sunday, … Read more

Coronavirus US: Tablet vaccine is about to go into human trials

Millions of doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine could be in production by the end of the year, according to a San Francisco-based scientist who has been praised by Dr. Anthony Fauci for his work in the past. Immunologist Dr. Sean Tucker is currently trialing several different vaccine candidates at his California lab – some … Read more

Coronavirus vaccine taken by tablet instead of injection is about to go into human trials

Millions of doses of a new Covid-19 vaccine could be in production by the end of the year, according to a San Francisco-based scientist who has been praised by Dr. Anthony Fauci for his work in the past. Immunologist Dr. Sean Tucker is currently trialing several different vaccine candidates at his California lab – some … Read more

Coronavirus: Trump avoids Pence to keep Pelosi from presidency

Vice President Mike Pence was spotted at the White House on Tuesday wearing a face mask amid concerns about a coronavirus cluster at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Pence made a ‘personal decision’ to stay away from President Donald Trump after a coronavirus outbreak on his staff, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Tuesday.  ‘The vice … Read more

Maria Shriver sports Dr. Fauci tee during walk… while ex Arnold Schwarzenegger bikes with daughter

She has been highlighting non-profits and discouraging the spread of misinformation amid COVID-19 as part of her Home Together series with son Patrick, 26.  And on Wednesday, the 64-year-old former First Lady of California showed her support for NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci by donning his face on her shirt during a walk around her Brentwood … Read more

Promises that a coronavirus vaccine could be available in the fall are unrealistic, experts say

The race to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus is setting up impractical expectations that simply cannot be met, health experts say. Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, has said a jab will not be available for at least 12 to 18 months. But a few institutions, such as Oxford University … Read more

Coronavirus: New study slams Remdesivir ‘wonder drug’ claims

Doubts have been cast over the promising COVID-19 drug remdesivir that has shown ‘fantastic results’, after another study found it had no benefit. Remdesivir was reported by US officials to have ‘clear-cut’ evidence that it can help people recover from COVID-19, shortening the time of recovery. Dr Anthony Fauci, America’s top infectious disease expert, said … Read more

FTSE 100 falls amid poor economic data from Europe

London stock markets retreated today after revelations that the European economy shrank by nearly 4 per cent offset news of a possible breakthrough in the search for a coronavirus treatment. The FTSE 100 was down by 165 points or 2.7 per cent at 5,950 this afternoon, with sentiment also damaged by reports that Boris Johnson … Read more