2% or fewer have had Covid jabs in many African nations: WHO
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (AFP) -- Just two percent of the population, or fewer, have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus in half…
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More large US companies touting Covid-19 vaccine mandates
by John BIERS NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- United Airlines and Tyson Foods provided fresh evidence Thursday supporting coronavirus…
5 years ago
Over 2,000 health facilities shuttered in Afghanistan: Red Cross
KABUL, Afghanistan (AFP) -- Afghanistan's health system is on the verge of collapse, a top Red Cross official warned Thursday,…
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Ukraine reports highest daily Covid cases since April
KIEV, Ukraine (AFP) -- Ukraine on Thursday reported its highest number of daily coronavirus cases since April as authorities prepared…
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Algeria begins Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine production
CONSTANTINE, Algeria (AFP) -- Algeria on Wednesday started producing the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Chinese firm Sinovac, with production expected…
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YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) -- YouTube announced Wednesday it would remove videos and some high-profile users that falsely claim…
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Russia reports record virus deaths for second day
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Wednesday recorded its highest coronavirus death toll for a second day running, as infections…
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United Airlines to dismiss 593 workers who refused vaccines
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- United Airlines will dismiss nearly 600 employees who refused to comply with a…
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Side effects after booster dose similar to shot two: US study
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) --Most side effects after a third dose of a Covid vaccine are mild or moderate, and…
5 years ago
Japan PM announces end to virus state of emergency
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- A coronavirus state of emergency targeting nightlife in Tokyo and other Japanese regions will end this…
5 years ago
Pfizer launches mRNA flu vaccine trial
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US pharmaceutical company Pfizer said Monday it had begun a clinical trial to test an…
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Biden gets Covid-19 vaccine booster shot
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden received a Covid-19 vaccine booster on Monday and told Americans still…
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