Virus

Russia produces first batch of virus vaccine: ministry; Putin says one of his daughters inoculated

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia said Saturday that it has produced the first batch of its coronavirus vaccine, after President…

DA asks public to make sure meat products they buy have NMIS approval as ban on Brazil poultry imposed

DA issues guidelines as precautionary measure against COVID-19   (Eagle News) -- The Department of Agriculture has imposed a "temporary…

New York museums, galleries to reopen from August 24

  NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions will be allowed to…

South Korea tightens curbs in capital to control virus surge

  SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea tightened coronavirus measures on Saturday in Seoul and its surrounding areas as…

Malaysian economy shrinks most in more than 20 years

  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysia's economy suffered its worst contraction in more than 20 years during the second…

WHO urges countries to gamble on shared vaccine search

  by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO on Thursday urged countries to invest billions…

Pres. Duterte to get Sputnik V vaccine in May after FDA approval; 1k PHL volunteers eyed for Phase 3 clinical trial

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte will only be able get vaccinated with the Russian-made “Sputnik V” vaccine against…

Mexico surpasses 500,000 coronavirus cases: ministry

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico on Thursday surpassed half a million confirmed cases of COVID-19 after registering 7,371 new…

COVID-19 vaccine will be free for Americans: officials

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- If a COVID-19 vaccine is proven effective, the US will ensure it's distributed for free…

European virus surge due to relaxed behavior: WHO expert

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) -- A combination of eased restrictions, less strict rule-following in summer and increased testing explains the rising…

EU reserves 400 mln doses of potential J&J virus vaccine

BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- The European Union said Thursday it had reserved up to 400 million doses of a potential…

Buses and trains disinfected as North Korea ramps up virus measures

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- Temperature checks, hand sanitizers, and face masks are being enforced across Pyongyang's public transport system…

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