Only 42% of Americans plan on getting a coronavirus vaccine

Only 42% of Americans now plan on getting a coronavirus vaccine – down from 55% who wanted the shot in May with one-third saying they are ‘very concerned’ about rushed development A YouGov/Yahoo! News survey asked about 1,500 Americans if they plan to get a coronavirus shot when one is available  Only 42% of US … Read more

Putin’s man in London says ‘mud-slinging’ means our relationship with Moscow is ‘close to frozen’

Vladimir Putin’s man in London has warned relations between Westminster and Moscow are ‘close to being frozen’ – with Russia in ‘no hurry’ to ease tensions. In his first major newspaper interview since his appointment last year, Mr Putin’s ambassador Andrei Kelin denied claims that his nation had interfered in British politics. Brushing off accusations … Read more

Putin’s man in London says ‘mud-slinging’ means our relationship with Moscow is ‘close to frozen’

Vladimir Putin’s man in London has warned relations between Westminster and Moscow are ‘close to being frozen’ – with Russia in ‘no hurry’ to ease tensions. In his first major newspaper interview since his appointment last year, Mr Putin’s ambassador Andrei Kelin denied claims that his nation had interfered in British politics. Brushing off accusations … Read more

How the two professors leading Oxford University’s coronavirus trial and Huawei could profit

Two scientists behind Oxford University’s coronavirus vaccine could pocket a hefty sum of money if the jab proves successful, it emerged today. Several private investors, including the controversial Chinese firm Huawei, are also poised to profit if the vaccine — called AZD1222 — goes to market.  Oxford professors Sarah Gilbert and Adrian Hill co-founded Vaccitech … Read more