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Covid vaccines for kids? Strategies around the world

  by Paul RICARD Agence France Presse Pfizer on Thursday requested emergency approval from US health authorities to use its…

Latin America’s Covid death toll surpasses 1.5 million: AFP tally

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AFP) -- Latin America's death toll from Covid-19 surpassed 1.5 million Friday, according to an AFP tally drawn…

Pfizer seeks US authorization of Covid vaccine for ages 5-11

by Becca MILFELD WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday it has formally requested emergency use authorization…

Bootleg alcohol kills 17 in Russia

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Seventeen people in Russia have died after drinking surrogate alcohol containing highly toxic methanol, officials said…

Thai diners whet their appetites at flood cafe

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A Thai restaurant has taken dining with a water view to the next level -- its…

US pharmaceutical firm Moderna to build plant in Africa

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- US pharmaceutical giant Moderna announced Thursday it would build a plant in Africa, as…

Shot of the Antarctic: UK vaccines arrive near South Pole

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- A delivery of Covid vaccines has arrived in Antarctica to inoculate British researchers stationed in…

WHO set to restart Sputnik Covid vaccine analysis

  GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization said on Thursday it was about to restart the process of…

Los Angeles requires vaccine proof in bars, restaurants and gyms

  LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Bars, restaurants, gyms and cinemas in Los Angeles will all require proof of…

Polio leaves Ukraine toddler paralyzed: official

KIEV, Ukraine (AFP) -- An 18-month-old child has been left paralyzed after contracting polio in Ukraine in a new case…

‘An amazing ride’: study offers dengue treatment hop

by Sara HUSSEIN TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Dengue affects tens of millions each year, producing brutal symptoms that have earned…

Nestle to trial plant-based eggs and shrimp

ZURICH, Switzerland (AFP) -- Nestle is offering plant-based alternatives to eggs and shrimp as the Swiss food giant expands its…

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