‘Mix & match’ Covid boosters may gird immunity: EMA
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The use of so-called "mix and match" Covid-19 vaccine boosters may give a stronger immune…
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UK virus cases top 50,000 for first time since July
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Daily virus cases in the UK on Thursday soared to over 50,000 a day for…
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80,000-180,000 health workers estimated dead from Covid by May 2021: WHO
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO said Thursday that 80,000 to 180,000 health care workers may have…
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Thailand allows vaccinated tourists from 40-plus countries, PM says
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thai Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha announced Thursday that vaccinated travellers from more than 40 countries will be…
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Queen Elizabeth II spent night in hospital: Buckingham Palace
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Queen Elizabeth II spent a night in hospital after being advised to rest and cancel…
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PHL private hospital assn head raises alert as more nurses resign to work abroad
PHAPI pres. says many hospitals still complaining about unpaid Philhealth claims https://youtu.be/8tXM1LHux-A (Eagle News) -- The head of the…
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Interview: DOT Sec. Puyat on increased tourism, business opportunities as Covid restrictions ease
https://youtu.be/rh0ptjRBJHg (Eagle News) -- Balitalakayan interviews Tourism Sec. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat on the country's tourism situation as COVID-19 restrictions slowly…
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Australia sets $1 million reward for missing four-year-old
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australian authorities on Thursday offered Aus$1 million (US$750,000) for information leading to the discovery of a…
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Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Authorities in China cancelled hundreds of flights, closed schools and ramped up mass testing on Thursday…
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Melbourne eases months-long Covid lockdown restrictions
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- One of the world's most locked-down cities will reopen late Thursday, with Melbourne residents hoping this…
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