AstraZeneca vaccine pending expert review after suspensions in Europe

Mar 16 2021

Germany, Italy and France have joined the ranks of other countries to suspend the AstraZeneca shot on Monday while WHO safety experts are to discuss the vaccine on Tuesday, after many blood clot fears have arisen surrounding the jab.

WHO, AstraZeneca and European Medicines Agency have so far insisted the shot is safe for use and shut down links between the blood clotting side effects and the vaccine.

WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan stated that the organisation does not want the public to panic and even suggests that countries continue to utilise AstraZeneca as part of the global vaccination campaign continues.

WHO and EMA are to discuss the vaccine’s safety, followed by a European regulator meeting two days later. Indonesia has also delayed the rollout and Venezuela announced not authorising the jab due to complication fears.

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Steven Yeun first Asian American nominated for lead actor

Mar 16 2021

Known mostly for his role as Glenn on the Walking Dead, Steven Yeun continues to shine in the movie industry as he is the first Asian American to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor. The nomination came for his role in Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari, which also got nominated for Best Picture as the nominees were announced.

Yeun had already secured nominations from Screen Actors Guild Awards and Critics’ Choice Awards for this very same role. With his Oscar nomination however, Yeun made history. He claimed that he was happy to serve a larger moment for his community and how proud he is of being an Asian American.

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Destiny’s Eurovision song is finally out and we are vibing hard

Mar 15 2021

After much anticipation and the unfortunate faith of the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, Destiny’s Eurovision song for 2021 is finally out and it’s a definite vibe.

Je Me Casse is an uptempo bop all about woman empowerment and it brings together influences from various musical genres such as pop, electro-swing and gospel, with a catchy drop we’ll definitely be humming for months to come.

The song is written and produce by highly-acclaimed, internationally-respected artists and songwriters Malin Christin, Amanuel Dermont, Nicklas Eklund and Pete Barringer, who have worked with a myriad of artists around the world, from the Eurovision scene and beyond.

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Mellieha councillor condemns egoism that killed hedgehog

Mar 15 2021

After a hedgehog was found killed in Selmun by a mouse trap, Mellieha councillor Gabriel Micallef took to FaceBook to condemn the act and the egoism and disrespect towards the environment. The species has been protected in Malta since 1993, with an almost threatened status. Traps like this one are always a danger to tiny creatures foraging around. Micallef highlighted the death of the hedgehog as a lack of respect towards the Maltese natural environment.

Dalgħodu f’Selmun. Egoiżmu u diżrispett lejn l-ambjent. Veru. Ir-raba’, il-ħdura, il-pajsaġġ, u xi qanfud ma…

Posted by Gabriel Micallef on Sunday, 14 March 2021

Micelles also stated how the countryside and hedgehogs will not fill up one’s pockets with money but they still provide peace and a sense of relief from the stress of the world. With traps like these being yet another danger to hedgehogs along with cars, dogs and overall environmental decline due to development, the status of the Algerian hedgehog, Malta’s only species, is deemed to be immensely endangered.

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