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Why Moderna vaccine announcement is good news

US biotech company Moderna said Monday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate was shown to provide strong protection against the deadly virus. Moderna said interim results from ongoing human trials show that its novel coronavirus vaccine candidate appears to be 94.5 per cent effective in preventing a Covid-19 infection, the deadly disease that has caused a global pandemic.

Moderna's and Pfizer's back-to-back positive announcements offer the world much-needed hope.

Unlike Pfizer vaccine, Moderna's news is more hopeful as it has higher storing temperatures and new vaccine technology.

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Caught on CCTV: Striking workers break Noida IT firm's gate, go on rampage

Tension gripped Noida’s Sector 63 after a workers’ protest turned violent, with an IT company coming under attack and CCTV footage capturing widespread vandalism inside the premises. The footage shows a group entering the office and causing damage to property during the incident, leaving staff members shaken. According to details, employees and security personnel at the IT firm were misbehaved with during the chaos. The situation escalated quickly, with workers inside the premises caught off guard as the crowd turned aggressive. A female employee was also present inside the office at the time of the attack. She, along with other staff members, managed to take cover and escape harm during the unrest. The company staff remains in a state of fear following the incident. The CCTV footage of the vandalism has now surfaced, showing the extent of damage caused during the protest-related violence. Authorities are expected to examine the footage as part of the ongoing assessment of the situation, while the company continues to deal with the aftermath of the attack.

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