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Movie by gondola: Philippine cinema offers Venice-themed pandemic escape

December 20, 2020

Gondoliers in striped uniforms steer and position each boat in an outdoor canal to watch full-length films, a rare chance to visit the cinema after nine months of lockdowns. “Riding a boat made it a unique experience,” patron Violet Gatchalian told Reuters at the Venice Grand Canal-themed shopping …

FSM to receive first phase of Covid-19 vaccines by Christmas

December 20, 2020

The details were discussed in a recent meeting between FSM President David W. Panuelo, U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor and U.S. government officials. Their virtual meeting began with the U.S. government congratulating President Panuelo and the FSM for retaining its Covid-19 free status. It was des…

2 confirmed dead in Fiji due to Tropical Cyclone Yasa

December 20, 2020

This was confirmed by the Director of National Disaster Management office, Vasiti Soko when briefing the media in Suva . Soko said one death occurred in Fiji’s s Western division and the second case in Labasa, Vanua Levu. Many houses in Fiji’s Vanua Levu have been destroyed, some families sh…

Biden unveils diverse team tasked with ambitious climate agenda

December 20, 2020

Michael Regan would become the first Black man to run the Environmental Protection Agency if confirmed by the Senate, and U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, as Interior secretary, would be the first Native American cabinet member. “This moment is profound when we consider the fact that a former secretary of th…

Pence, Biden to get Covid vaccine in bid to build public support

December 17, 2020

Pence will be the most high-profile recipient to date of a vaccine that was rolled out in the United States this week with high hopes of curbing a virus that has killed more than 300,000 Americans. President-elect Joe Biden will publicly get the vaccine next week, according to transition officials.…

Philippines: Wearing of face shield now required in public places

December 17, 2020

Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, who is also the IATF spokesman, said the new directive amends the previous IATF order which requires people to wear face shields and face masks only when entering enclosed spaces or establishments such as malls. The wearing of face masks in public places was o…

President-elect Whipps pushes travel between Palau and Taiwan

December 17, 2020

“We need to look at all the options to protect and to help our people,” he said. “We are very appreciative of the U.S. government for prioritizing Palau with vaccinations. We are doing all we can to assist with logistical support so they can bring in as many vaccinations as possible, so our people …

France’s Macron tests positive for Covid-19, self isolates

December 17, 2020

“The President of the Republic has been diagnosed positive for Covid-19 today,” his office said in a statement. “This diagnosis was made following a PCR test performed at the onset of the first symptoms.” Macron’s office said he would isolate for the next seven days and would continue to run the co…

US Congress wrangles over details of coronavirus economic aid as deadline approaches

December 17, 2020

The legislation is expected to include $600 to $700 stimulus checks, extend unemployment benefits, help pay for vaccine distribution and assist small businesses struggling in a crisis that has killed more than 304,000 Americans and thrown millions out of work. Congress passed $3 trillion in economi…

Alaskan has allergic reaction after getting Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine

December 17, 2020

The adverse reaction in the person, minutes after taking the Pfizer shot on Tuesday, was similar to two cases reported last week in Britain. Britain’s medical regulator has said that anyone with a history of anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reactions to a medicine or food, should not get the Pfizer-…

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