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Coronavirus Vaccine Trials Stopped After Subject Suffers “Unexplained Illness”

Johnson & Johnson announced on Monday that it is pausing all trials of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine due to the sudden unexplained illness of a study volunteer. Prior to the incident, Johnson and Johnson had been making decent headway in the process of developing a vaccine safe for public administration, with a final-stage, 60,000-person clinical trial of the vaccine having begun in September.

The subject’s condition is being reviewed by an independent safety monitoring committee, at present. Complications such as this one are to be expected during experimental vaccine trials; in fact, fellow pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca had to pause its own vaccine trials after two subjects came down with unexplained illnesses, one of which was revealed to be a pre-existing condition, unrelated to the vaccine. AstraZeneca has since resumed trials in all countries except the U.S., in which it is working with the FDA to ensure all necessary precautions are taken to proceed with safety.

“This is the largest vaccine study that’s out there,” Mr. Wolk, J&J’s Chief Financial Officer said, earlier this morning. “It’s endeavoring to study 60,000 patients. When you have a study of that size, it’s not uncommon to see unexpected illnesses within the population. That’s for any drug across any therapeutic area. This is something that’s not foreign in the development process.”

Further details on the participant’s sickness have yet to be revealed, in a bid to respect the subject’s privacy until the problem can be precisely identified.

Having contracted COVID-19 sometime in the past couple of weeks, Donald Trump is allegedly already back in good health and high spirits, already parading his believed “immunity” from the virus as he returns to the campaign trail. Elsewhere, Elon Musk is adamant his family will not be taking any Coronavirus vaccine.

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Kieran James Honors Memory with “Part of the Grind”

Singer-songwriter Kieran James delivers a devastating new single with “Part of the Grind,” a track to tackle the tangled emotions behind loss and memory. A love letter penned to a close friend who faced severe cognitive decline, the song’s emotional heft feels universal yet heartbreakingly personal.

Set to delicate instrumentation and achingly sung vocals, “Part of the Grind” is both a lament and an honoring, a means of remembering while addressing the unavoidable cost of time and illness. His voice floats, leaving room for silence and the long pauses that so often come with grief. But in that silence, there is warmth as well, a refusal to let memory be totally extinguished.

Resilience is also implied in the song’s title, a reminder that even in heartbreak, life goes on and holding the memory of someone stays with the rhythm of everyday living. it’s an anthem for anyone who has ever looked on witnessing decline, mixed sorrow with love.

In Kieran James’s “Part of the Grind,” we hear music as well as go behind it. He gives us room feel, to mourn, and to honor. In the process, he turns private pain into something achingly universal, a song for everyone who has either loved or lost.

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Esthy glows up with joy on new anthem “light it up”

In her latest song, “light it up,” singer-songwriter and producer Esthy from LA brings a vibrant and uplifting vibe that feels like sunshine in musical form. By mixing elements of playful country with polished pop sounds, she creates a track that’s all about having fun and enjoying life.

Esthy’s singing truly shines, showcasing a lively and confident style. There’s a playful tone in her voice that makes the lyrics feel friendly and inviting, encouraging you to set aside your worries and immerse yourself in the moment.

“light it up” radiates energy and is lively and bright, featuring catchy guitar riffs and upbeat rhythms that draw you in right away. If you enjoy artists like Anne-Marie or OneRepublic, you’ll love this song, and Esthy adds her unique flair, making it special and memorable.

Esthy has a talent for creating catchy melodies, and with this one, you’ll find yourself humming throughout your day. Esthy is here to spread joy, inspire energy, and make music that connects with you instantly. This track is designed to remind you of your true unstoppable nature, and Esthy lights it up.

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