Well, its looking like the f. D. A. In america is probably going to be making an announcement round about the 17th of december. And if thats the case, and if thats positive, then these vaccines are going to be shipped literally within hours, as weve just heard on that report. Now in terms of the european situation, the europeans, magid medicines agency, typically this can take months or even up to a year to approve a new vaccine. So we really are in unprecedented territory here. And its going to be remarkably interesting to see what sort of timelines they come up with. But i think we can rest assured that they will be working flat out on this. Theyll be doing a lot of hard work on the files that are not important to member. Its a rolling program, so they have access to much more information than we have pfizer, midden it will be reporting to them on a daily basis with the latest information. Well have all the latest information at their fingertips, but of course this is not pay reviewe
Of knowledge to. Add will get reaction from kenya where doctors had been forced to drop some of their Reproductive Services because of a lack of dont aid from the u. S. Now the new us president has just reversed that policy. Plus weve got the story on what is behind the turtle hatchlings in kenya 7 beaches. Hello im kristie wonder its good to have your Company South africas chief pandemic advise us say a 3rd wave of covert 19 which is expected in the 2nd half of the year could be even worse than the current to 2nd way south africa is the worst hit country. A continent with 43000 deaths and 1400000 cases now the number of infections has soared because of the new variant of the virus that is say to be 50 percent more transmissible now the country is expecting its 1st delivery of 1000000 doses of the astra zeneca vaccine thats made to arrive on monday ill be talking to professor sally in a deal karim after this report. Health care workers at the frontline of south africas Coronavirus Cris
The European Commission has approved astra zeneca as corona virus vaccine for use across the e. U. After medical regulators gave the go ahead for use with people i think years and over astra zeneca is vaccine is the 3rd to win Regulatory Approval the e. U. Is facing widespread criticism for the slow pace of its vaccine role that. After a 13 year legal battle a dutch court has ordered the energy multinational shell to pay compensation for oil spills in the niger delta the case was brought by 4. 00 nigerian farmers whose land was polluted the amount of compensation still hasnt been set shelter not as the allegations and has blamed the leaks on 7 touch. This is data news from but then you can follow us on twitter and instagram at the deadly news or visit our website to be found at data dot com. The rabbits were in the European Union and vaccine manufacturer astra zeneca took an ugly turn today as the Worlds Largest trading bloc gave Member States the power to ban the export of vaccines so
The fate of this company. And not what we expect but. If we hoard and if we have not sharing. There will be street major problems that aim. To provide immediate leet was full time staff and c one i save it would be a catastrophe more than failing as a protection and safety of our citizens piece of it and. It keeps the funded me better. Very mindful of. Commitments and 3. Very slow economic Global Economic recovery. Also coming up the battle between Small Traders and the giants. Of wall streets but can anyone really win thats what it is the regular joes versus wall street and when i put money into it i said even if this goes to 0 and i lose everything i like being a part of it that sentiment is shared amongst a lot a lot of people. Welcome to the day will regulators have approved astra zeneca as corona virus vaccine for use in the European Union the European Medicines Agency gave the go ahead to begin in occupations in people over the age of 18 the approval comes amid a bitter dispute b
Manufacturer of the drug supplies. Portugal hospitals continue to bow under the pressure of the virus and intensive care unit harder to find. Some of the sick have been airlifted off the mainland. The french Prime Minister has told the country there is still a chance to avoid another nationwide lockdown. He says the coronavirus outbake is still worrying and while a third lockdown is off the table for now at least, further restrictions are being ushered. 23,000 new infections confirmed in the past 24 hours. Our duty is to do all we can to avoid another lockdown. And in the coming days, will be decisive. We must remain very vigilant. But having confidence that at every step, it is our collective and individual efforts that will pay off. For more on what was announced in that press Conference Im joined by International Affairs editor. There will be no third lockdown for now at least for people in france. People watching that speech at home may be breathing a sigh of relief and may not hav