New Zealand races to track outbreak’s origin as cases jump
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand rushed to track the source of a sudden return of the coronavirus Thursday…
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Brazil state signs deal to make Russian vaccine
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- The Brazilian state of Parana signed a deal Wednesday to test and produce Russia's new coronavirus…
6 years ago
PHL gov’t starts distribution of free reusable face masks; 20M masks targeted for vulnerable sectors
(Eagle News) – The Philippine government has started distribution of free high quality reusable face masks to vulnerable sectors…
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UK in record recession after economy shrinks by fifth
by Jean-Baptiste OUBRIER LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain's economy shrank by a fifth in the second quarter, higher than…
6 years ago
Bus stop newest front in South Korea’s coronavirus battle
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea has opened a high-tech new front in the battle against coronavirus, fortifying bus…
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Australia’s worst-hit state ‘flattening’ virus curve
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's worst-hit state of Victoria appears to be curbing a virus outbreak after a week of…
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New Zealand locks down all nursing homes after virus return
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand locked down nursing homes nationwide Wednesday after a 102-day streak without the coronavirus…
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Pre-orders of COVID-19 vaccine top five billion
by Ivan Couronne WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Although none of the coronavirus vaccines under development has proved its efficacy…
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Trump announces sixth vaccine contract, for 100 million doses
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion contract with US biotech company Moderna…
6 years ago
Mexico signs deals for coronavirus vaccine trials
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico said Tuesday it had signed deals with three pharmaceutical companies from the United States…
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Russia dubs new coronavirus vaccine ‘Sputnik’ after Soviet satellite
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Moscow has dubbed its new coronavirus vaccine "Sputnik V" after the Soviet satellite, the head of…
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WHO wants to review Russian vaccine safety data
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization said any WHO stamp of approval on a COVID-19 vaccine candidate would…
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