The Princess of Asturias award research to find vaccines against COVID-19

Awards 2021

Responsible Author: Jose A. Martin | Madrid, 06/24/2021, 12:09 Time

USPA NEWS - The scientists Katalin Karikó (biochemist), Drew Weissman (immunologist), Philip Felgner (immunologist), U?ur ?ahin (doctor), Özlem Türeci (doctor), Derrick Rossi (biologist) and Sarah Gilbert (vaccinologist) have been granted the 2021 Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research, as announced by the Jury responsible for conferring aforementioned Award. This candidature was put forward by Peter Lawrence, 2007 Prince of Asturias Laureate for Technical and Scientific Research.

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Phase 2 of Nova Scotia's Reopening Plan

Begins at 8 am Wednesday June 16th

Responsible Author: Brian Teepell | Halifax, Canada, 06/17/2021, 12:14 Time

USPA NEWS - During the June 15th COVID-19 media briefing, Premier Iain Rankin said, "Starting tomorrow, you can expand your friends and family social circle. Ten can gather indoors, with 25 outdoors, so for those of you who have been away from family, tomorrow you can get that long-awaited hug." The Premier went on to say,  "You can now enjoy a meal inside, and start to go to the gym again, opening at 50 percent, start to go more and more to retail operators that are now increasing capacity to 50 per cent. Recognized businesses and organizations are permitted to start organizing outside and indoor events with restrictions. Long-term care residents can enjoy activities."

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