Vietnam begs public for ‘vaccine fund’ donations after virus surge
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam, once a model for its successful handling of the pandemic, has started asking for public…
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Australia’s second-largest city to exit two-week virus lockdown
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Five million Melbourne residents will exit lockdown Thursday after Australian authorities said their adherence to strict…
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World Bank warns uneven global recovery leaving poor nations behind
by Heather SCOTT WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Fueled by widespread Covid-19 vaccinations in advanced nations, the world economic recovery…
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Sinovac’s CoronaVac reduces mortality by 97 percent: Uruguay study
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AFP) -- The CoronaVac vaccine reduces coronavirus mortality by 97 percent, according to early results of the immunization…
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China to offer Covid-19 vaccine to children as young as three
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has approved the emergency use of a Covid-19 vaccine for those as young as three,…
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Brazil braces for third wave of Covid-19
by Jordi MIRO BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Already reeling from one of the highest death tolls in the pandemic, Brazil…
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US approves first new Alzheimer’s drug in almost two decades
by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Monday approved a drug called Aduhelm to treat…
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WHO urges Covid jab makers to give Covax 50% of doses
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO on Monday called for Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers to give Covax first…
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Moderna seeks approval of Covid-19 vaccine for teens in Europe, Canada
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US biotech firm Moderna said Monday it was seeking conditional approval for use of its…
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Tourist-hungry Thailand launches virus vaccination push
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thailand launched a mass Covid-19 vaccination drive on Monday as it seeks to beat a third…
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Delhi, Mumbai loosen lockdowns as India virus crisis eases in cities
NEW DELHI, India (AFP) -- India's capital New Delhi and financial hub Mumbai began a gradual easing of restrictions on…
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Spain opens borders to all vaccinated travellers
MALAGA, Spain (AFP) -- Spain opens its borders to vaccinated travellers from all over the world on Monday, hoping an…
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