Trump announces sixth vaccine contract, for 100 million doses
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion contract with US biotech company Moderna…
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Mexico signs deals for coronavirus vaccine trials
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico said Tuesday it had signed deals with three pharmaceutical companies from the United States…
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Russia dubs new coronavirus vaccine ‘Sputnik’ after Soviet satellite
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Moscow has dubbed its new coronavirus vaccine "Sputnik V" after the Soviet satellite, the head of…
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WHO wants to review Russian vaccine safety data
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization said any WHO stamp of approval on a COVID-19 vaccine candidate would…
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UK schools begin full return despite increase in virus cases
by Stuart GRAHAM with Charlotte DURAND in London EDINBURGH, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Scottish children began attending schools for the…
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New Zealand announces return of coronavirus after 102 days
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP )-- New Zealand announced its first locally transmitted coronavirus infections in 102 days on Tuesday, prompting…
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Singapore crushes massive ivory haul on eve of World Elephant Day
SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) — Singapore began destroying nine tonnes of seized ivory Tuesday, the largest such action globally in recent…
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JUST IN: Russia has developed ‘first’ coronavirus vaccine: Putin
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia has developed the first vaccine offering "sustainable immunity" against the coronavirus, President Vladimir Putin announced…
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COVID-19 cases in PHL reach 139,538 with 2987 newly-announced cases
(Eagle News) -- The number of coronavirus disease 2019 cases in the country reached 139,538 on Tuesday, Aug. 11, after…
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Desecrated: blast leaves old Beirut’s heritage gems in ruins
by Hashem Osseiran Agence France-Presse BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — The monster explosion that levelled Beirut's port darkened the Lebanese capital's…
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