Virus

Germany advises against Moderna jab for under-30s

BERLIN, Germany (AFP) -- German health authorities on Wednesday advised against the use of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine for people…

Lions at Singapore wildlife park infected with coronavirus

SINGAPORE, Singapore (AFP) -- Four lions at a Singapore wildlife park have tested positive for the coronavirus after coming into…

France’s over-65s will need booster for Covid pass: Macron

by Stuart WILLIAMS PARIS, France (AFP) -- People over 65 in France will need to show proof of a Covid-19…

New Zealand’s APEC host Ardern calls for ‘bold’ climate action

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Pacific Rim trade and foreign ministers agreed to push for a freeze on fossil fuel…

England to require vaccination for all health service workers

by James PHEBY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- All frontline workers in the National Health Service (NHS) in England will…

WHO looking forward to oral, nasal Covid vaccines

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization's chief scientist said Tuesday she was looking forward to the "second generation"…

Moderna seeks EU approval of Covid vaccine for kids aged 6-11

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Moderna has applied to the European Union's medicine regulator for approval of its Covid-19 vaccine…

Thousands protest Covid restrictions in New Zealand

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Thousands of demonstrators marched on the New Zealand parliament to protest against Covid-19 restrictions Tuesday,…

Chinese city offers cash for clues in Covid ‘people’s war’

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A Covid-hit Chinese city is offering thousands of dollars for anyone giving clues in tracing the…

Global Covid infections pass 250 million: AFP tally

  PARIS, France (AFP) -- More than 250 million Covid-19 infections have been recorded worldwide since the start of the…

Embiid to miss ‘several games’ after Covid positive

LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has tested positive for Covid-19 and is expected to…

US First Lady pushes vaccine for young kids in school visit

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US First Lady Jill Biden on Monday visited a school in Virginia to promote vaccinations…

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