AstraZeneca claims vaccine is 80% effective for elderly with no risks

Mar 22 2021

AstraZeneca has stated that COVID-19 vaccine is 80% effective at preventing the virus in the elderly. Following its US phase III efficacy tests, it was also added that there is no risk of blood clots after the rumours circled around the vaccine. The vaccine proved to be 79% effective at preventing symptoms in the overall population and 100% effective at preventing sever disease and hospitalisation.

After several countries had paused or advised against using the AstraZeneca vaccine due to blood clot fears, the US trials included 32,449 participants of which two thirds received the jab. Many countries have resumed the vaccinations with AstraZeneca vaccines.

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Europe could achieve herd immunity by July

Mar 22 2021

A EU commissioner stated that Europe might achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 by July. This is due to the incoming vaccines speeding up the continent’s sluggish rollout of jabs. This news serves as a glimmer of hope as other countries have had to reinstate several restrictions as the infections seem to be on the rise. EU commissioner Thierry Breton posited July 14th as a symbolic date to aim for.

He also stated that vaccination is the only weapon we have agains the pandemic as France is implementing lockdown, and frustrations manifested into weekend demonstrations into multiple countries. Despite complications arising with blood clot rumours associated with AstraZeneca, more vaccines seem to be on the way as the battle against COVID-19 continues.

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Sex Education finishes filming Season 3

Mar 22 2021

Season 3 of Sex Education has finally finished filming as revealed by a crew member from the set. ‘That’s a wrap’ read the caption, ‘Thank you Sex Education Season 3 and everyone involved for that epic eight month adventure in love, laughter, and TV magic.’ With fans exclaiming their excitement, the third season will be picking up off last season’s intense cliffhanger.

Otis Milburn’s actor Asa Butterfield stated that fans can still expect more awkwardness for his character, and that the story will move the character even more forward. With new faces coming to the series, including a new head, season 3 will surely be another great instalment.

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Liquorish announces its new 2021 participants

Liquorish 2021 announces its new 2021 participants

Mar 22 2021

With the new season of Liquorish premiering Monday 5th April 2021, the participants have finally been revealed on the programme’s social media platforms. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the show will still be returning to take its viewers on exciting journeys along with a diverse group of personalities.

LIQUORISH2021 participants!

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The new personalities embarking on 2021’s adventure are AnnMarie Bezzina, Chiara Farrugia, Lucas Farrugia, Rachel Falzon, Sandro Haxwex, Sara Spiteri, Miguel Borg, Nathaniel Ellul, Bobbie Abela and Steve Farrugia. We just can’t wait to see what trials they will have to face, which landscapes they will overcome and who will take the winning prize home!

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