Filtered By: TopstoriesNEWSRussia says it’s developing Sputnik Omicron boosterPublished November 29, 2021 11:37pm”Several hundred million Sputnik Omicron boosters can be provided to international markets already by February 20, 2022 with over 3 billion doses available in 2022,” the Russian Direct Investment Fund said. REUTERS/ Shamil Zhumatov/ File photoMOSCOW, Russia — The backers of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V said Monday that the jab is effective against the new Omicron coronavirus variant but they were also developing an adapted booster.The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), which supported the vaccine’s development by the state-run Gamaleya Center, said that the center “has already begun developing the new version of Sputnik vaccine adapted to Omicron.”advertisement”In an unlikely case such modification is needed, the new Sputnik Omicron version can be ready for mass-scale production in 45 days,” RDIF said in a statement.”Several hundred million Sputnik Omicron boosters can be provided to international markets already by February 20, 2022 with over 3 billion doses available in 2022.”The promise comes after the US pharmaceutical company Moderna said Friday that it will develop a booster shot against the highly mutated strain of the coronavirus, which is more transmissible than the dominant Delta variant.Other StoriesVaccines should give good protection against Omicron —S.African expertDOH adviser bats for vaccination, ventilation vs. Omicron variantSingapore, Malaysia reopen land border amid worries over the Omicron variantBRAND TALKUnlock a better you for a better yearGermany’s BioNTech and US drugmaker Pfizer said the same day that they expect data “in two weeks at the latest” to show if their jab can be adjusted.Last week RDIF said Sputnik V provides longer immunity against the coronavirus than Western jabs using messenger RNA (mRNA) technology.It added that the Sputnik vaccine is 80 percent effective against the coronavirus between six and eight months after the second dose.No independent study has confirmed the claim.Russia registered Sputnik V last August ahead of large-scale clinical trials, prompting concern among experts over the fast-tracked process.But it was since declared safe and over 90% effective in a report published by leading medical journal The Lancet.The RDIF says its two-dose vaccine has been approved in 71 countries and that it has applied for registration in the European Union.Earlier this summer several Latin American countries that have relied on the Russian vaccine to protect their populations complained to Moscow about delivery delays. — Agence France-PresseTags: novel coronavirus, COVID-19, omicron variant, Sputnik V, covid-19 vaccineMore VideosadvertisementAt a GlanceNewsNCR to remain under Alert Level 2 until Dec. 15, 2021 —IATFDuque on Omicron entering Philippines: Not a matter of if but whenWHO warns coronavirus to evolve if vaccine inequity persistsBrand TalkUnlock a better you for a better yearHelping communities heal in the time of a pandemicMoneyPSEi bleeds over 1% on Omicron concernsGasoline, diesel, kerosene prices down for fourth straight week TuesdayFilipino salary increases to be lower than Asia Pacific average in 2022 —pollSportsPinoy AbroadDOLE records return of over 800K pandemic-displaced OFWsDOLE suspends deployment of new domestic workers to Saudi ArabiaPOEA to coordinate with LGUs, agencies for OFWs’ booster shotsSciTechShear line to bring scattered rains over Batanes, Cagayan and IsabelaWHO says it is not yet clear if Omicron causes more severe diseaseFirst image of Omicron variant shows many more mutations than DeltaShowbizAlice Dixson sports classy look as Ingrid Domingo on set of ‘First Lady’Park Hyung Sik, Han So Hee confirmed to star in music dramaBianca Umali continues to dream big as she renews contract with GMA Artist CenterLifestyleOpinionManix Abrera’s News Hardcore 490LAW, ICT, AND HUMAN RIGHTSElections and data privacyOPINIONEscalating Taiwan face-off could define the decadeHashtagPet cat warms hearts after staying on top of owner’s casket all throughout funeralWATCHReal-life Maritess reacts to her name becoming a meme for ‘chismosa’In Heart’s #TBT series, she teases Chiz about looking like BambooMost PopularNinong Ry, nakita ang gurong nagsangla ng relo para maibili siya ng gamot nang masunog ang mukha niyaPumanaw na mister, nagpakita sa panaginip sa asawa para ituro ang naiwan niyang P3-MPet cat warms hearts after staying on top of owner’s casket all throughout funeralMarcos Jr. Eleksyon 2022 disqualification case raffled to Comelec First DivisionBabaeng nagbibisikleta, patay matapos mahagip at magulungan ng truck sa Las PiñasNCR to remain under Alert Level 2 until Dec. 15, 2021 —IATFWhat did the earliest parol look like? 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GMA LogoEntertainmentXFILTERED BY: SHOWBIZ NEWS | NEWSSHOWBIZ NEWSTRIVIA: The rise of primetime star Max CollinsBy Aedrianne AcarPublished On: July 22, 2021, 06:22 PMSCROLL/SLIDESHOWLast July 9, 2021 Max Collins renewed her ties with broadcast giant, GMA Network and GMA Artist Center. GMA-7 has been Max’s home network for a decade and the talented actress couldn’t help but turn emotional as she recalled her journey as a Kapuso.Max was beyond grateful for the trust that Kapuso Network gave her and the opportunity to showcase her talents as a prime artist.“Ten years ago, lahat nagsabi sa akin na never ako magiging bida na hanggang kontrabida lang ako and thanks to GMA, nabigyan ako ng chance.“And ever since then tuluy-tuloy lang, so I’m so thankful for all the love and everything you have given me and I’m so proud to be a Kapuso.”Isabelle Abiera Collins in real life, she has slowly carved her own path in show business making a name for herself.Playing supporting roles and then landing lead roles one after the other, Max is without a question a talented individual and an incredible mother to her baby boy, Skye.Let us all look back at the colorful and stellar career of the ‘To Have And To Hold’ lead actress in this gallery.1 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG) and Pink MagazineIsabelle Abiera CollinsMax was born and raised in the United States to a Filipina mother named Belle Abiera. Her father, Christian Collins, is an American of Irish-Italian descent. An accidental star, Max revealed during her interview with Kapuso Profiles that at age 10, she started modeling and was actually scouted while strolling inside a mall. This would eventually bring her to talent management agency, Star Magic.2 of 11Photo by: Candy MagazineExtraMax’s career was not given to her on a silver platter. In fact, she had to play bit roles for some time. Remembering her days as an extra, she recalled, “As in ‘yung best friend ng best friend na hindi napapansin [giggles].“’Yung best friend na dadaan lang or mag-aabot lang ng pagkain sa lead character. So that made me appreciate my job so much more.” she shared on Kapuso Profiles3 of 11Photo by: GMA Network and LionhearTV2012After returning to the US and now under the management of PPL Entertainment of Perry Lansigan, Max scored multiple projects as a Kapuso star in 2012. She was cast in the Pinoy-adaptation of hit K-drama series ‘Coffee Prince’ as Arlene. And then she starred alongside Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes, Lorna Tolentino, and Christopher de Leon in ‘Pahiram ng Sandali.’4 of 11Photo by: GMA Network2014Max Collins will forever remember the year 2014, because it was the year when she landed her first lead role as Esper in the afternoon drama series ‘Innamorata.’5 of 11Photo by: GMA News Online and GMA NetworkComedyWith her drive to constantly improve and reinvent herself, Max also dived into the world of comedy by doing ‘Bubble Gang’ and playing a lead role in the weekend sitcom ‘Juan Tamad’ with Sef Cadayona in 2016.6 of 11Photo by: GMA Network and GMA Artist CenterRolesShe honed her talents by tackling small and big roles. She played a minor role in the prequel of the telefantasya series ‘Encantadia’ and a supporting role in the primetime series ‘Someone To Watch Over Me’ in 2016. Max also excelled as a lead star like in ‘The One That Got Away’ (2018) and the afternoon soap ‘Bihag’ (2019).7 of 11Photo by: Danny Pata and GMA News Online2018 MMFFMax cemented her place as one of the top actresses of GMA-7 by winning the Special Jury Prize in the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival for her role in ‘Rainbow Sunset.’8 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG)Citizen JakeThe following year, Max bagged the Best Supporting Actress award in the 3rd Entertainment Editors’ Choice Awards for Movies (The EDDYS) for her role in the film ‘Citizen Jake.’9 of 11Photo by: niceprintphoto and maxcollinsofficial (IG)MotherhoodAfter her star-studded wedding with Pancho Magno in December 2017, they announced on Christmas Day of 2019 that they are pregnant with their first child.10 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG)Skye AnakinIn the midst of an ongoing pandemic, Max gave birth on July 6, 2020 via water birth to a healthy baby boy Skye Anakin.11 of 11Photo by: maxcollinsofficial (IG)July 2021Marking a decade with GMA-7, Max renewed her contract with the Kapuso Network and GMA Artist Center on July 9, 2021.RELATED GALLERIESpUSoTOGETHER: New Kapuso love teams to watch out forEXCLUSIVE: First look at ‘To Have And To Hold’ lock-in tapingTRIVIA: Meet former Kapamilya child star-turned- Kapuso Clarence DelgadoTags:max collins,career highlights,acting awards,gma artist center,photosTop SearchesCOMMENTSConnect With UsAdvertiseCareersSitemapPrivacy PolicyGet notified of the latest showbiz news from GMA EntertainmentNO THANKSSUBSCRIBE

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