US Republican Report: Coronavirus Leaked From Chinese Lab; Scientists Still Probing Origins
A report by U.S. Republican lawmakers says a “preponderance of evidence” proves the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic leaked from a Chinese research facility — a conclusion that U.S. intelligence agencies have not reached. The report, released Monday, also cited “ample evidence” that Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) scientists — aided by U.S. experts and Chinese and U.S. government funds — were working to modify coronaviruses to infect humans, and such manipulation could be hidden. Representative Mike McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the report by the panel’s Republican staff. It urged a
NASA, Boeing Scrub Launch of Starliner Space Craft for Second Time in Week
The U.S. space agency, NASA, and aerospace company Boeing said they have scrubbed the launch of the company’s Starliner spacecraft for the second time in a week. In a release, Boeing said the launch of the Starliner crew capsule onboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket was scrubbed after a prelaunch check indicated an “unexpected valve position” in the propulsion system. Liftoff had been scheduled for 1:20 p.m. EDT Tuesday. The capsule, designed to carry up to seven crew and passengers, was to be test-launched unmanned to the International Space Station (ISS). The Boeing crew capsule had first been
THE MINISTRY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND ACTIVE AGEING: The Commissioner for Older Persons presents the 2020 annual report
Minister for Senior Citizens and Active Ageing Michael Farrugia was presented with Commissioner for Older Persons Dr Mary Vella’s 2020 Annual Report. Minister Michael Farrugia said that the lessons learnt during this period have contributed to the publication, in the coming days, of a legal notice which will see the implementation of new social standards, regulating the operations of long-term homes for the elderly. “Furthermore, new services have been introduced while we were also, during this time, committed to strengthening the quality of the existing services,” he added. He said that during this year there was a
THE MALTA COMMUNITY CHEST FUND FOUNDATION
Reference is made to the article published in the Times of Malta on the 3rd of August 2021 entitled, ‘Binance foundation ‘awaiting patient information’ from Community Chest Fund’. The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation categorically denies that patient data or information was ever to be transferred to any third party including the Blockchain Charity Foundation. All patient information is treated as strictly confidential and in accordance with the law. The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation further reiterates its steadfast respect towards the protection of all patient information and their private details. Source: Office of the Prime Minister