President Joe Biden has overturned Trump’s transgender military ban

Jan 26 2021

President Joe Biden has overturned Trump’s transgender military ban which was introduced during Trump’s first year in office.

President Biden believes that gender identity should not be a ban to military service and that America’s strength in most present in its diversity.

Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin who is a retired Army General said that the department will take policy action immediately in order to ensure that individuals who identify as transgender are eligible to enlist and serve in the army.

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Study suggests that COVID-19 might be linked to Mental Illness and Brain Disorder

Jan 26 2021

A recent study is suggesting that 1 in 8 people who have contracted the COVID-19 virus, might be at risk of developing Mental Illness or Brain Disorders in the first 6 months after recovery. Examples of these illnesses are; stroke, acute bleeding inside the skull or brain, dementia, and psychotic disorders.

While it cannot be completely ruled out that such illness were underlying beforehand, however, the study suggests that this is not likely the case.

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Harry Potter TV series is reportedly being developed by HBO

Jan 26 2021

HBO Max is reportedly developing a new Harry Potter TV series! No links to writers or talent have surfaced just yet, however, we’re still excited!

There is also still no news as to which part of the Harry Potter timeline the series will be set in. Talks of the TV series are in very early stages, however, HBO and Warner Brothers have said that the development has not yet started.

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Dr Chris Fearne and Stephen Spiteri take COVID-19 vaccination

Jan 26 2021

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, Chris Fearne has just taken the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine along with The opposition’s speaker for health, Stephen Spiteri.

In a live stream aired by the saħħa Facebook page both were seen taking the vaccine, after which, Dr Fearne spoke about science always trumping illness and praised the scientists and researchers who’ve managed to find a vaccine for COVID-19 in just a year.

Fearne also stated that as from tomorrow pharmacists and pharmacy staff will start to be inoculated as well. This week as well, all people aged over 80 will be receiving the letter for vaccination, earlier than predicted originally during the first week of February.

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