It may hold great appeal in less developed parts of the world because of its low cost and the fact that it can be kept in refrigerators rather than at the ultra-cold or freezer temperatures some other vaccines require.
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Prosecutors seek 9-year prison term for Samsung chief Lee
The case is a key element in an explosive 2016 scandal that triggered months of public protests and toppled South Korea’s president.
Oakland’s FirstPark finishes 2020 strong with $1.9 million sale
After paying off bond debt in November, the park sold a 20,000-square-foot property to Tom and Debrah Yale for $1.9 million.
Do your teeth hurt more than they used to? You’re not alone
Dentists say they are seeing more patients with chipped teeth and jaw pain as pandemic stress spurs an increase in tooth grinding.
EU, China to sign investment deal amid unease over human rights
The agreement will need to be ratified by the European Parliament.
Major rail safety technology installed before deadline
Federal regulators say the industry has put an automatic braking system on nearly 58,000 miles of track where it is required.
U.S. stocks fall as investors turn cautious
The market’s pullback follows a strong, record-shattering run on Wall Street in recent weeks.
Child labor in palm oil industry tied to Girl Scout cookies
An army of children are toiling in Indonesia and Malaysia, the main suppliers of the world’s most consumed vegetable oil.
Brexit ends Britons’ right to live and work in EU
On Jan. 1, Britain embarks on its new, more distant relationship with the EU after nearly five decades of closer economic, cultural and social integration.
Boeing Max returns to U.S. skies with 1st passenger flight
The company has lost billions during the grounding because it has been unable to deliver new planes to airline customers.