A mutant type of coronavirus found in Danish mink and 214 individuals have been infected by it

Nov 6 2020

The strain of the virus identified in minks that are farmed for fur in 207 farms based in Jutland is sufficiently distinct to raise questions about what it could mean for potential vaccines.

Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said the strain “could pose a risk that potential vaccinations would not work.” Frederiksen said at a news conference on Thursday: “Tonight, people in seven northern Jutland areas are strongly advised to remain in their area to prevent the spread of infection.

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Joe Biden on the verge of taking the presidency

Nov 6 2020

Joe Biden is on the verge of taking office after moving forward in Pennsylvania as Georgia declares a recount.

Hundreds of thousands of votes are yet to be counted, many in crucial battle-ground states. The slim margin in Georgia has forced the state into recounting. In addition, AP called Arizona 11 votes for Biden, while other news media deem the race still too close to calling.

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59-year-old is Malta’s 74th victim of COVID-19

Nov 6 2020

The Health Authorities have reported that a 59-year-old man is the 74th victim of COVID-19 in Malta.

The man tested positive for the virus on the 27th of October and died at Mater Dei hospital of Thursday night.

The ministry gave its condolences to the families of the recently-passed while appealing to the public to follow all restrictions and preventive measures in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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Joe Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania; on the verge of winning

Nov 6 2020

Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has taken the lead in Pennsylvania, putting the presidential hopeful on the cusp of winning the election.

Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes will secure the 270 electoral votes needed to beat Trump to the White House.

The latest number of tabulated votes puts Biden in the lead with 5,587 votes more than trump with Biden at 253 electoral votes and President Trump at 213, according to CNN.

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