Has uncovered upsetting evidence of babies being stolen from homeless mothers and sold on the black market forjust 400 dollars. Theres more good news in the search for a covid vaccine. Another one has emerged, which appears to be even more effective than the first. Its after Clinical Trials by the us Company Moderna. Interim results from its phase 3 trial show the vaccine is 9a. 5 effective at stopping infections. The trial is still going on and involves more than 30,000 people. 42 of them from high risk groups such as elderly and black, asian and ethnic minority adults. That was not the case in the trials of the Pfizer Biontech jab that announced positive results last week. The data on how safe the vaccine is hasnt been released yet. But early indications are promising, according to this infectious Infectious Disease expert. We know that a lot of people, myself included, are really very interested in the safety results. I think the preliminary results from moderna are very promising.
Contact us on annita mcveigh, bbcyourquestions. An appeal is launched for help finding two missing notebooks written by Charles Darwin, which include his famous tree of life sketch. And coming up this hour. China launches a mission to try to bring back rock samples from the moon for the first time in more than a0 years. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Donald trump has accepted that a formal transition of power can begin for president Electjoe Biden to take office. In a tweet he said federal agencies should do what needs to be done for the handover to begin. But hes still not conceded that he lost the election. Cheering and applause. A step closer to the white house. The green light for president elect joe biden formally to begin the transition process with the Trump Administration. Three weeks after the election, the General Services administration, the government body th
In the uk ministers from england, scotland, wales and northen ireland agree on rules to allow families to Cross National borders. Lee in italy it reported its highest death toll since march as the Prime Minister warns against going skiing for their holidays. Jokina said america will confront its adversaries and not reject its allies. Mr biden said his administration would confront americas adversaries and not reject its allies. Here he is speaking a few minutes ago. Its a team that reflects the fact that america is back. Ready to leave the world, not retreat from it. Once again sit at the head of the table. Ready to confront our adversaries and not reject our allies. Ready to stand up for our values. In fact, in calls from World Leaders that ive had over 18 or 20 am not sure the exact number, the week since we won the election, i was struck by how much they are looking forward to the United States reasserting its historic role as a global leader. Both in the pacific as well is the atla
Sojoe biden can take office but he says hell continue to contest the election result. An appeal is launched for help finding two missing notebooks written by charles darwin, which include his famous tree of life sketch. And coming up this hour, china launches a mission to try to bring back rock samples from the moon for the first time in more than a0 years. This morning and welcome to bbc news. People arriving in england from abroad will be soon able to reduce their quarantine period by more than half. The transport secretary, grant shapps, has announced that people will be able to pay for a coronavirus test, to be taken five days after arrival. From the 15th of december, travellers will have to self isolate forjust five days then take a test, and then end quarantine if the test comes back negative. But travellers wont be able to use an nhs test theyll have to use an approved private provider. That could cost up to £120 per person. And the Foreign Office still advises against travelli
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