Sunday, 7 August 2022

U.S. Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs in win for Biden

U.S. Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs in win for Biden

Democrats hope its passage, ahead of an August recess, will help the party's House and Senate candidates in the November midterm elections at a time when President Biden is suffering from anemic public approval ratings amid high inflation.

CVS Health seeks to buy Signify Health, WSJ reports

CVS Health Corp is seeking to buy Signify Health Inc as it looks to expand in-home health services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Monkeypox in the U.S.: Where could it spread next?

The virus continues to be largely transmitted among gay and bisexual men, but experts say the disease could spill over into other populations.

Russia reports highest number of COVID-19 cases since late March

Russia reported 20,303 new daily coronavirus cases on Sunday, authorities said, the highest such figure since March 28.

Amgen says Lumakras plus immunotherapy for lung cancer needs further study

A small study of Amgen Inc's Lumakras drug combined with immunotherapy found it helped 29% of advanced lung cancer patients, but liver toxicity was high and further study is needed, the company said ahead of the data presentation on Sunday at the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Vienna.

China shortens suspensions for international flights linked to COVID cases

China has shortened the suspension time for inbound international flights on routes found to have COVID-19 cases starting on Aug. 7.

Chinese tourist hot spot Sanya imposes COVID lockdown

The southern Chinese resort city of Sanya imposed a lockdown on Saturday and restricted transport links to try to stem a COVID-19 outbreak that comes as some 80,000 visitors were enjoying its beaches at peak season.

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