WHO fears Omicron could spur fresh vaccine hoarding
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization said Thursday it remained unclear whether additional Covid-19 vaccine doses are needed…
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Russia to send virus specialists to South Africa
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia will dispatch virus specialists to South Africa to establish…
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US authorizes Pfizer Covid booster for people aged 16 and 17
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday expanded authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid…
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US authorizes drug Evushield developed by AstraZeneca as Covid preventive treatment in some cases
"Evushield" to be used only for those who have a weakened immune system or those who cannot be vaccinated for…
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Virus turns Indonesia holiday island into desert of abandoned resorts
by Haeril HALIM Indonesia (AFP) -- Chef Ilhani used to serve up Japanese cuisine to holidaymakers every night, now he…
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China grants emergency approval for its first Covid drug
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's drug authority has granted emergency approval for the country's first specialized treatment against Covid-19, found…
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US authorizes AstraZeneca Covid treatment in some cases
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US health authorities on Wednesday authorized the use of synthetic antibodies developed by AstraZeneca to…
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Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses ‘effective’ against Omicron
by Sebastien ASH FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) -- Two doses of the BioNTech and Pfizer coronavirus vaccine may not…
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PHL’s total active COVID cases down to just 12,510; only 370 cases reported for the day
But new COVID deaths still high at 171 (Eagle News) – The Department of Health recorded 370 new COVID-19 cases…
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‘Highly unlikely’ existing vaccines will fail against Omicron: WHO
by Nina Larson Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Omicron does not appear to cause more severe disease…
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Top WHO, US scientists say Omicron no worse than other virus variants
by Nina Larson, with Issam Ahmed in Washington GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The Omicron variant appears to be no worse…
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Brazil rules out vaccine requirement for travelers
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil on Tuesday ruled out requiring a Covid-19 vaccination certificate for foreign travelers arriving in the…
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