Tag: Infectious diseases
National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format
The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return this year in a mostly virtual format, with the in-person competition limited to a dozen finalists who...
Dubai’s Emirates seeks key role in global vaccine delivery
<p>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The belly of the Emirates plane that touched down in Dubai early Sunday from Brussels was stuffed with precious...
Price, Posey, MLBers who opted out for virus excited for ’21
David Price spent much of 2020 in front of his television, watching from afar as his Los Angeles Dodgers chased an elusive World Series...
Colleges to house new center that trains Black entrepreneurs
CHICAGO — A new center for training Black entrepreneurs will be opening in Atlanta as part of a collaboration announced Monday between Spelman College,...
Hamas-ruled Gaza launches coronavirus vaccination drive
<p>GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip began its coronavirus vaccination drive on Monday following the arrival of the first vaccines to...
Walton, Sharpe help UNC beat Louisville 99-54
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Day'Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks to lead five North Carolina players scoring in double figures...
Sanofi to help second rival produce COVID-19 vaccines
PARIS — French drug maker Sanofi, battling development delays with its own vaccine candidates against COVID-19, is turning over more of its vaccine production...
Walton, Sharpe help UNC beat Louisville 99-54
<p>CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Day'Ron Sharpe had 21 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks to lead five North Carolina players scoring in double figures...
National Spelling Bee to return in mostly virtual format
<p>The Scripps National Spelling Bee will return this year in a mostly virtual format, with the in-person competition limited to a dozen finalists who...
Curry a late scratch vs. Charlotte because of illness
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was a late scratch Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets after he became ill before...