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COVID-19: Two million more Moderna jabs secured as PM appoints new vaccine minister

The government has secured an additional two million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which trials suggest has a 95% effectiveness.
COVID-19: Vitamin D to be delivered free to care homes and vulnerable groups

Free vitamin D deliveries will be offered to around 2.7 million vulnerable people by the government, officials have said.
COVID-19: World Health Organisation needs 'more than a press release' on Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine trial

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it needs "more than a press release" about the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine in order to evaluate trial results.
Soldiers could one day 'communicate through brainwaves', say researchers

A breakthrough in decoding brain signals could be the first step towards soldiers communicating without having to speak aloud during military operations.
Massive sunspot appears ahead of period of expected heightened solar activity

Astronomers have discovered a series of enormous new sunspots on the side of the sun facing Earth, ahead of a period of what is expected to be increased solar activity.

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