health

French president Macron tests positive for Covid-19

  PARIS, France (AFP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday, the presidency said, adding…

Sweden struggles under second virus wave

by Marc PRÉEL STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- Despite a sharper tone from authorities and new restrictions, Sweden, which has famously…

Virus hunters delve into Gabon forest in search for next threat

by Adrien MAROTTE Agence France-Presse ZADIE CAVES, Gabon (AFP) — The scene looks like something out of a science fiction…

Strong virus response helps Vietnam’s economy weather pandemic

by Alice Philipson and Tran Thi Minh Ha HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- A strong response to the coronavirus pandemic, surging…

Americas report 5 mn Covid cases in a week: PAHO

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The Americas reported some five million new Covid-19 infections in a week, mostly in the…

Twitter cracks down on false posts about Covid vaccines

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Twitter said on Wednesday that it would crack down on false posts about Covid-19…

Germany aims to begin virus vaccinations December 27: official

BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- Germany will begin coronavirus vaccinations on December 27 with elderly care home residents, Health Minister Jens…

Fiji tourism hit with climate, pandemic double whammy

by Leon LORD Agence France-Presse CORAL COAST, Fiji (AFP) — Fiji dive operator Ashwin Pal was living his dream until…

US vaccine challenge: convincing skeptical African Americans

by Catherine TRIOMPHE NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The first Americans to receive the coronavirus vaccine, live on television,…

US releases new data on Moderna vaccine, paving way for approval

  by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US regulator on Tuesday released new data…

Pentagon chief receives Covid-19 vaccine

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Pentagon chief Christopher Miller was one of the first Americans to receive the Covid-19…

Canada begins first Covid vaccinations

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) -- An Ontario caregiver and an octogenarian in Quebec on Monday became the first people vaccinated against…

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