A vaccine against the worst virus in a century could be around the corner. US drug-maker Pfizer and BioNTech say a coronavirus vaccine they are working on is 90 percent effective in early trials. Hopes for a vaccine...
Peaceful mountains and local songs: Discovering France’s Pyrenees
Surrounded by 16 peaks, the cirque de Gavarnie is a must-see for lovers of hiking. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it’s one of the natural wonders of France’s Pyrenees. Philippe loves these mountains...
German company BioNTech and Pfizer announce 90% effictive coronavirus vaccine | COVID-19 Special
German company BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer announced on Monday that early results from ongoing Phase III trials showed that their vaccine was 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 infections. The statement from...
Global markets feel boost of ‘Biden rally’
Global markets have responded favourably to Joe Biden’s election, with gains in Europe and Asia, FRANCE 24’s Cole Stangler reports. Shares were up 2.84% on the London FTSE 100, and 3.64% on France’s CAC40.
Biden focuses on Covid-19, while Trump plans more legal challenges
President-elect Joe Biden wasted no time outlining his approach to the coronavirus pandemic. As FRANCE 24’s Francois Picard reports from Washington, Biden’s plan is markedly different to that of Donald Trump’s...