The potential origins of the virus

May 24 - 28, 2021
 

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Facebook has lifted its ban on posts claiming the coronavirus was man-made. A statement recently published on the company’s website reads, “In light of ongoing investigations into the origin of COVID-19 and in consultation with public health experts, we will no longer remove the claim that COVID-19 is man-made or manufactured from our apps.” Facebook began removing posts that claimed the virus might have escaped the Wuhan Institute of Virology in February. 

Moderna said its vaccine is “highly effective” and safe for children ages 12 to 17. The clinical trial tested 3,700 children and found zero cases of Covid-19 after taking the vaccine, meaning the efficacy rate is near perfect. If approved by the FDA, the Moderna vaccine would be the second available to young people, following Pfizer’s approval on May 12.

Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida signed an executive order that prohibits social media platfor…