North Korean military ramps up Covid response as outbreak grows; number of “fever” cases close to 1.5 million
by Kang Jin-kyu Agence France Presse SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korean military medics ramped up the distribution of…
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Moderna seeks US authorization for Covid vaccine in children under 6: statement
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US biotech firm Moderna said Thursday it had submitted a request for an emergency…
4 years ago
US ready for migrant surge after Covid rules lifted
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US government is prepared to handle a potential gush of migrants from next…
4 years ago
The quest for a universal coronavirus vaccine
by Daniel Lawler Agence France Presse As vaccine makers rush to stamp out new Covid-19 variants, some scientists have…
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PHL to start second booster dose for immunocompromised next week
Second booster dose for health workers (A1) and the elderly (A2) to follow only after WHO, CDC approval (Eagle…
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20 countries still below 10% Covid jab rate: WHO experts
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Twenty mostly African countries have still not vaccinated even 10 percent of their…
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Omicron lasts three days less than Delta for boosted: study
PARIS, France (AFP) -- People who are vaccinated and have had a booster shot against Covid-19 recover from symptoms…
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Australia to give fourth Covid-19 jab to over 65s
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia is offering a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccines to over 65s from next month,…
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US donates more than 500 million Covid vaccines to other countries
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - The United States has given more than 500 million coronavirus vaccines to other countries…
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Pfizer-BioNTech seek US approval of second Covid booster for 65+
WASHINGTON, D.C., United States (AFP) - Pfizer and BioNTech announced Tuesday they had formally asked the United States drug regulator…
4 years ago
South Korea hits record 400,000 plus cases amid Omicron wave
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases Wednesday, a new record, as…
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FDA okays use of Sinovac for kids aged 6 years and above
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has okayed the use of Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine, CoronaVac, for pediatric use. In a…
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