Security ramped up for Joe Biden inauguration after US Capitol riots

Security will be ramped up for Joe Biden’s inauguration in 13 days, with an inside location on standby after an unruly mob of insurgents climbed the stands and breached the Capitol building. Republican Senator Roy Blunt, who chairs the congressional committee in charge of the inaugural ceremonies, said there would be a greater security presence … Read more

Train services will be ramped up from September 7 to 90% of pre-Covid levels

Train services will be ramped up from September 7 to 90% of pre-Covid levels as schools reopen and more workers return to the office Timetables were slashed in March as the virus cut demand and available workers Services are at 80 per cent of pre-Covid levels following rises in May and July  Social distancing means … Read more

Gilead says it has ramped up production of remdesivir by 50-fold

Gilead Sciences Inc says it has ramped up production of its antiviral remdesivir and expects to produce millions of vials soon enough. The California-based pharmaceutical company announced in a statement on Thursday that it has increased supply by more than 50-fold since January. Officials say they expect to meet ‘real-time global demand’ beginning in October and … Read more

Gilead says it has ramped up production of remdesivir by 50-fold

Gilead Sciences Inc says it has ramped up production of its antiviral remdesivir and expects to produce millions of vials soon enough. The California-based pharmaceutical company announced in a statement on Thursday that it has increased supply by more than 50-fold since January. Officials say they expect to meet ‘real-time global demand’ beginning in October and … Read more