29 December 2021 Archives

Adequate sugar level would prevent death from Covid-19

Covid-19
Published on: December 29, 2021
20:22

Washington, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) A study showed that people with type 2 diabetes -who suffer from Covid-19 - must keep an adequate blood sugar level to avoid complications that cause death, a scientific source reported Wednesday.

Colombia authorizes to use Cuba´s CIMAher anti-cancer drug

Published on: December 29, 2021
19:14

Havana, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Colombia´s Health and Protection Minister has authorized the inclusion of Cuba´s monoclonal antibody nimotuzumab (CIMAher) in its Domestic Benefit Plan, an official source reported Wednesday.

Scientists identify antibodies capable of neutralizing Omicron

Published on: December 29, 2021
18:53

Washington, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) A global team of scientists have discovered antibodies that can kill the variant responsible for driving a global surge - the Omicron.

Widespread flight cancellations continue in U.S. as Omicron spreads

Published on: December 29, 2021
18:32

Washington, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Over 850 flights were cancelled by midday Wednesday and that number has ticked higher throughout the day, according to data from the flight-tracking website FlightAware. There were nearly 1,300 cancellations for flights entering, leaving or inside the U.S. Tuesday, and about 1,500 on Monday.

India´s 1st quantum computing tech park to come in Gujarat

Published on: December 29, 2021
18:10

New Delhi, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Innogress, the research firm, announced its intent to set up Greater Karnavati Quantum Computing Technology Park (GKQCTP) at Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the sidelines of Vibrant Gujarat 2022 pre-summit events.

India´s Omicron tally rises to 781, most cases in Delhi

Published on: December 29, 2021
18:02

New Delhi, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) India has recorded 781 Omicron variant cases across 21 states and UTs so far out of which 241 people have recovered or migrated, according to the Union Health Ministry updated on Wednesday.

Ombudsman warns peace is seriously threatened in Guatemala

Published on: December 29, 2021
16:00

Guatemala, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Human Rights Ombudsman, Jordán Rodas, warned today that democracy and social peace are under serious threat in Guatemala.

Mexico approves Cuba Abdala’s Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

Covid-19
Published on: December 29, 2021
15:42

Mexico, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris), of Mexico, authorized immunogen developed in Cuba Abdala for emergency use against Covid-19, the agency announced today.

Ninety-two states have less than half their population vaccinated

Published on: December 29, 2021
15:25

Geneva, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The goal of vaccinating 40 percent of the population against Covid-19 before the end of 2021 is breached today by 92 States of 194 members of the World Health Organization.

Russian Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline ready for operation

Published on: December 29, 2021
14:59

Moscow, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The head of the Russian energy company Gazprom, Alexéi Miller, announced today that the Nord Stream 2 has finished filling and the gas pipeline is ready for operation.

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