UK variant linked to high viral loads, Neanderthal gene offers protection | Reuters(This Dec. 28 story corrects first item to indicate that higher viral loads were in swab samples, not in blood.)(Reuters) –

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus...

Mexico reports surge in coronavirus cases after Christmas period | ReutersMEXICO CITY (Reuters) –

Mexico saw one of the biggest daily rises in coronavirus cases and COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday,...

WHO’s Tedros ‘very disappointed’ China hasn’t granted entry to coronavirus experts | ReutersZURICH/GENEVA (Reuters) –

The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday he was “very disappointed” that China...

Colombia regulator approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for emergency use | ReutersBOGOTA (Reuters) –

Colombia’s food and drug regulator on Tuesday authorized emergency use of Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE’s...

Ambulances put on alert as Los Angeles hospitals swamped by COVID-19 patients | ReutersLOS ANGELES (Reuters) –

Los Angeles health officials have told first responders to stop bringing adult patients who cannot be...

Brazil syringe makers to supply 30 million units for govt’s vaccine rollout | ReutersBRASILIA (Reuters) –

Brazil’s syringe manufacturers said on Tuesday they will supply 30 million syringes and needles for the...