Wuhan Marathon postponed as China battles Covid-19 spike
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- The Wuhan Marathon, which had been due to take place Sunday, has been postponed at short…
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Peru surpasses 200,000 Covid deaths: officials
by Luis Jaime CISNEROS Agence France Presse LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Peru, which has the world's highest Covid-19 death…
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Beijing launches new mass testing wave after four Covid cases found
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing plans to test tens of thousands of people after four new Covid-19 cases were found…
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New COVID cases, deaths rise for the 2nd straight day: 5,823 new infections, 283 deaths
Highest percentage of COVID-19 deaths recorded for the month (Eagle News) -- The Department of Health reported 5,823 new COVID…
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New Zealand sets 90% vaccine target to end lockdown
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand set a 90-percent vaccination target Friday for scrapping lockdowns as Prime Minister Jacinda…
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Israeli PM in Russia for first talks with Putin
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett arrived in Russia on Friday to meet with President Vladimir Putin…
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UK virus cases top 50,000 for first time since July
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Daily virus cases in the UK on Thursday soared to over 50,000 a day for…
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80,000-180,000 health workers estimated dead from Covid by May 2021: WHO
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO said Thursday that 80,000 to 180,000 health care workers may have…
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Thailand allows vaccinated tourists from 40-plus countries, PM says
BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- Thai Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha announced Thursday that vaccinated travellers from more than 40 countries will be…
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Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Authorities in China cancelled hundreds of flights, closed schools and ramped up mass testing on Thursday…
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Melbourne eases months-long Covid lockdown restrictions
MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- One of the world's most locked-down cities will reopen late Thursday, with Melbourne residents hoping this…
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Third dose of Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine 95.6% effective
FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) -- A third dose of the vaccine against Covid-19 developed by Pfizer/BioNTech is 95.6 percent effective against…
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