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2021-01-22T07:34:04.913Z

Pressure, measure, transparency. This is the instruction manual for today's front pages. The pressure is on governments in the face of a virus that will soon, Biden says, lead the United States to over half a million deaths; 50 thousand, now, since the beginning of the pandemic, in Germany. The measure is that of the doses that can be obtained from a Pfizer-Biontech bottle: six and not 5, but in the meantime the supplies stutter and authorize some suspicions. Transparency is what many in the European Parliament are calling for: why is the vaccine contract negotiated by Brussels for 27 people not public? The i Review of vaccine doses to tackle unfair distribution in the UK The implementation of the postcode lottery for vaccine distribution is now in full swing, with parts of the country having vaccinated more than eight out of 10 of the most vulnerable citizens, while other regions only a third. According to the latest vaccine data, Gloucestershire has given at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to 85% of people over 80. In contrast, Suffolk and North East Essex managed to give a first injection to only 36% of residents in that age group. Overall, two-thirds of the most vulnerable have received at least a single dose of the vaccine in the north of England, compared with only half in London and the east of the country. Sharp disparities in vaccinations across England have forced the government to halve supplies in some areas, such as the North East, to allow other parts of the country to catch up. The independent Lockdown may not be lifted before summer Boris Johnson refuses to rule out that restrictions can remain until summer, after scientists warn that removing them too soon would cause a disastrous resumption of the spread of the virus. Yesterday the prime minister said it was still too early to know when the country could afford to let its guard down. Already vaccinated with the first dose 5 million citizens The Times Government plan to slow down infections: 500 pounds to those who stay at home after being infected: an incentive to self-quarantine. Meanwhile, North West England and Wales go under water due to heavy rain Le Figaro Vaccini: Europe facing the threat of shortages The first millions of doses delivered by Pfizer are struggling to meet booming demand, fueled by possible from fears related to new variants of the virus. As of yesterday, 600,000 French Liberation Pfizer received their first injection, the scandal of the sixth dose. Five injections per bottle? No, we can do one more, it is said, as the company cuts deliveries and tries to increase profits Doctors were the first to realize this: Pfizer-BioNTech vials could deliver at least six doses, sometimes even seven, instead of the five initially recommended by the health authorities. In principle it is quite simple: a bottle always contains an excess of product to compensate for any losses. But what seemed like good news at first becomes a further challenge for those who have to administer the vaccine and no longer has room for error. And above all, this has led to a 20% cut in supplies of the doses promised to European states. The operation will inflate the profits of the laboratories but risks further complicating the logistics of vaccination campaigns. The European Union and vaccine manufacturers jealously keep the terms of their trade agreements in silence, fueling the demands of NGOs and European parliamentarians. Some had raised the issue of lack of transparency from the start, now the sleight of hand of the sixth dose adds spice to the controversy. At least, it agrees politicians of all sides in the European Parliament. Edited: puzzle, by Alexandra Schwarzbrod We already knew that the Pfizer-BioNTech laboratory had announced delivery delays. Now we find that he bills the states for a sixth dose of the vaccine which was not at all foreseen in the contracts (which concern five-dose vials). And for good reason, this sixth dose is often very difficult to obtain, it is a surplus that can be recovered with know-how and suitable syringes but which, for the moment, is often lost for lack of one or the other. A sort of bonus that delights those who manage to get it but goes to the trash when the conditions are not met. Except Pfizer-BioNTech immediately realized the benefits it could achieve: it reduced its deliveries by 20%, considering the sixth dose as a normal dose. For those who produce, it's the jackpot; for states, a real headache: our survey says doctors are now asking for specific training for whoever administers the vaccine. One can imagine the excess of complications in a country like France, which so far has not shone for its logistical mastery. Italy is already considering filing a complaint against Pfizer for delivery delays but it is not impossible for other countries to follow it. The knife on the side of the handle, for now, is in the hands of Pfizer-BioNTech, this is the problem. They know that states need their vaccine and that they are ready, under pressure from the population, to pay dearly for it. Pharmaceutical laboratories are not philanthropic companies, today we have clear evidence of this. Die Presse Vaccine approval: pressure rises Impatience is growing in European capitals. In many of these, including Vienna, understanding of vaccine shortages at the beginning of the year turned to anger at the (alleged) excessive bureaucracy of the European regulator, the EMA, in giving the green light to others. vaccines after Pfizer BionTech, starting with Oxford AstraZeneca FAZ Merkel: it is worth making an extra effort in the fight against the coronavirus It certainly cannot be said that the Federal Chancellor is escaping responsibility. Yesterday press conference to illustrate the new restrictions adopted: We have done what is humanly possible "." We are in a very difficult phase of the pandemic "and" it is still possible to prevent a third wave, even more violent. "The German government has decided to Extend the closure of shops and restaurants to February 14. The obligation to wear Ffp2 masks in open shops and on public transport has been imposed SZ "The catastrophe of the century" Over 50 thousand covid deaths in Germany since the beginning of the pandemic. The government's goal is to avoid new waves with other more contagious variants of the virus and vaccinate everyone by September 21. FT USA joins international efforts to ensure global access to the vaccine Healthcare high on the agenda of Joe Biden, WHO welcomes Washington's return The Economist Effective vaccination campaign is crucial for Boris Johnson's government, would restore shaken confidence in the first min istro and would silence conservative rebels opposing the lockdown In medieval times, pilgrims came to Lichfield Cathedral to visit the relics of St Chad, the dust from whose bones it was said to cure all sorts of ills. Today a slightly less miraculous scene is taking place. A stream of pensioners, bent over in the cold, leaning on sticks and walkers, crosses the large arched portals. Under a crucifix, around 700 a day are vaccinated against covid-19. For some, it's the first outdoor outing since lockdowns in England began in March, says Reverend Adrian Dorber. "Coming here now is a great leap of faith for them" The next morning in America The outlook for America looks bleak, but could change quickly What to expect from a presidency Biden Time Magazine Day One New Yorker "A weight removed," by Barry Blitt. NYT Biden Unveils National Pandemic Response President Biden has signed several executive orders aimed at creating a centralized authority to fight the virus. The strategy includes stepping up the production of medical-grade vaccines, treatments and protective equipment and imposes new requirements for face masks. Biden anticipated that the national death toll from Covid-19 next month will hit half a million, refusing to downplay it like his predecessor. Fauci returns to speak with the satisfaction that science can now have its say, words that infuriated Donald Trump, and repeats: the threat of the virus remains very serious Washington Post Editorial: Biden's bold immigration plan would really put America # 1 Mr. Biden's plan is in keeping with the best traditions of the United States. This bold stance was not necessarily expected or politically appropriate. Unity was the theme of the new president's election campaign and the centerpiece of the inaugural address, yet few issues divide as much as immigration. The willingness to tap into reserves of political capital for an immigration measure is a sign that the United States has returned to its roots as a beacon for refugees and a humanitarian model among nations. The plan is also smart. The US population growth rate in the decade just ended was the lowest since the first national census in 1790, according to the Brookings Institution, even lower than the Great Depression of the 1930s. The number of Americans under the age of 18 actually fell in the 2010s, by over 1 million. That stagnation, the product of an aging population and historically low fertility rates, cannot be reversed by immigration alone. But it will certainly be exacerbated, and has been for the past four years, by a policy hostile to newcomers. In the penultimate year in office of President Donald Trump, annual net immigration has fallen below 600,000, the lowest level in decades; it was more than 1 million in the last years of the Obama presidency. Furthermore, by proposing an eight-year path to citizenship for most of the nation's 11 million unauthorized migrants - the centerpiece of his plan - Biden is attempting to align law and reality. By 2029, when they are eligible for citizenship, most will be in the United States for more than a quarter of a century. At least 4 million are essential workers in construction, food processing, food, restaurants, agriculture, and transportation, doing critical jobs for virtually every American. The president is also pushing for strengthening border security - recognizing that the new administration is not inviting a wave of new migrants, much less amid a pandemic - though not as a precondition for its immigration reforms. Biden defined an immigration program that would truly put America first. WSJ Editorial: Look Who Keeps Fighting President Trump has left office, but peace and harmony have not come down to earth. On Wednesday, left-wing rioters raged on the streets of Portland, Oregon and Seattle, regardless of Joe Biden's demand for unity. In Portland, rioters smashed the windows of the Democratic Party headquarters and scribbled graffiti on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Protesters carried placards saying "we are ungovernable" and "we don't want Biden, we want revenge! For police killings, imperialist wars and fascist massacres". No doubt mostly peaceful protesters, as CNN likes to describe this sort of thing. In Seattle, protesters burned an American flag outside the immigration office. Rioters in both cities identified themselves as anarchists or Antifa members who claimed to be protesting racism, fascism and police brutality. However, by damaging a federal court and a democratic seat, they attacked the judiciary and democratic institutions. AS Life as a precarious Zidane under discussion after the elimination of Real in the King's Cup against a Serie C team. The club confirms it up to the Champion, unless there are other slips. For the future, the first candidate for the bench is Raul. From the Kommersant editorial staff Gazprom is holding back gas supplies to Europe Gazprom, despite the sharp rise in prices in Europe, is not increasing gas deliveries to the EU, but is taking it from storage depots. The company has also stopped selling gas on its electronic trading platform for delivery to Europe in the coming months, which keeps prices high on the spot market. The goal of this strategy could be to avoid a sharp drop in prices as early as early spring, when analysts expect gas demand in Asia to decline and volumes of LPG released to reach Europe. Although gas prices in Europe have soared to two-year highs, Gazprom, as the largest supplier with the largest export capacity, is not only not increasing physical supplies, but actually reducing them on the Ukrainian transit route. At the same time, the growth in sales volumes is ensured by the withdrawal of gas from Gazprom's storage depots in Europe. Thus, in the last 14 days, according to the Agsi, the total withdrawal of gas from storage plants in Europe is approaching the record level of 1 billion cubic meters per day, and their storage capacity has already dropped to 59%. . The strategy is to force European consumers to take gas from their depots, which are now at 59% capacity. El Clarin Maduro: Trump's exit is a victory for Venezuela The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, celebrated Donald Trump's exit from the US presidency, calling it "a victory" for his country, which in any case " stay standing ". Furthermore, he called on Joe Biden's new US government to put an end to the "demonization" of the Bolivarian revolution and to rectify the "cruel" policies that Trump had not stopped applying against the South American country. "I hope that Joe Biden is lucky in managing the affairs of his country, - adds Maduro - for a new policy of world peace, and I hope that he does not take on the cruel legacy of the supremacists, rectifying the policies in recent years that were too cruel towards of Venezuela ".