New Zealand Covid cases hit record despite vaccination push
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus cases since the start of the…
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UK govt under spotlight as Covid cases rise again
by James PHEBY LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Britain has repeatedly trumpeted its mass vaccination program against Covid-19, hailing its…
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Russia’s Saint Petersburg tightens virus controls
SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (AFP) -- Russia's second city, Saint Petersburg, announced Monday it would tighten restrictions to battle a surge…
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Colin Powell dies of Covid-19 complications: family
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Colin Powell, a US war hero and the first Black secretary of state who saw…
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US panel votes to authorize J&J Covid vaccine booster
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A high level panel of US medical experts voted unanimously Friday to recommend authorizing a…
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US experts recommend Moderna booster for older and at-risk groups
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- An expert committee on Thursday recommended a booster dose of Moderna's anti-Covid vaccine in the…
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Sydney to scrap quarantine, readies to welcome overseas visitors
by Andrew BEATTY SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Sydney will scrap all quarantine requirements for travellers from next month, officials said…
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Russia reports record daily virus cases, deaths
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Thursday reported a pandemic high for both new coronavirus infections and fatalities over 24…
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Moderna or Pfizer booster works better for people vaccinated with J&J: study
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- People who received Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine may benefit from a booster dose of…
5 years ago
Palau nears 100 percent Covid vaccination
KOROR, Palau (AFP) -- The tiny Pacific nation of Palau has emerged as one of the world's most vaccinated places…
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WHO unveils new team to investigate pandemic
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization unveiled Wednesday a team of scientists it wants to…
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In Rome hospital, unvaccinated patients fill coronavirus beds
by Sonia Logre with Alexandria Sage ROME, Italy (AFP) -- In one Rome hospital, the vast majority of Covid-19 patients…
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