Half a million quarantined as China export hub faces outbreak
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's economically important Zhejiang province wrestled on Tuesday with a Covid outbreak that has left…
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California reintroduces mask mandate for indoor public spaces
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Authorities in California said Monday they were reinstating mask mandates in all indoor public…
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China reports first Omicron case
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has reported its first case of the fast-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, state media said Monday.…
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Denmark pushes third vaccine dose to combat Omicron
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) -- Danish health authorities said Monday a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine would be offered sooner…
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Brazil requires Covid-19 vaccination for arriving travelers
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil on Monday began requiring a Covid-19 vaccination certificate for foreign travelers arriving in the country,…
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At least one dead from Omicron as UK boosts response
by James PHEBY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain on Monday confirmed what is thought to be the first confirmed…
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UK raises Covid alert level due to Omicron surge: medical officers
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- The UK has raised its Covid Alert Level due to the "rapid increase" in cases…
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa positive for Covid-19
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday and is receiving treatment…
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PHL total active COVID-19 cases down to just 11,373 with only 356 new cases recorded
Positivity rate down to just 1.1 percent as COVID deaths breach 50K (Eagle News) – The Philippines’ total active…
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Taiwan probing if lab mouse bite behind coronavirus infection
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan on Friday said it was investigating whether a mouse bite may have been responsible…
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Inside the South African lab that discovered Omicron
by Claire DOYEN JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- Access to the laboratory is strictly limited, for the risk of…
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WHO fears Omicron could spur fresh vaccine hoarding
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization said Thursday it remained unclear whether additional Covid-19 vaccine doses are needed…
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