Virus

Pfizer seeks US authorization of Covid vaccine for ages 5-11

by Becca MILFELD WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday it has formally requested emergency use authorization…

Thai diners whet their appetites at flood cafe

BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) -- A Thai restaurant has taken dining with a water view to the next level -- its…

US pharmaceutical firm Moderna to build plant in Africa

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- US pharmaceutical giant Moderna announced Thursday it would build a plant in Africa, as…

WHO set to restart Sputnik Covid vaccine analysis

  GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization said on Thursday it was about to restart the process of…

Los Angeles requires vaccine proof in bars, restaurants and gyms

  LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Bars, restaurants, gyms and cinemas in Los Angeles will all require proof of…

Polio leaves Ukraine toddler paralyzed: official

KIEV, Ukraine (AFP) -- An 18-month-old child has been left paralyzed after contracting polio in Ukraine in a new case…

Sydney readies for ‘freedom day’ after long virus lockdown

by Andrew BEATTY SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's largest city will emerge from a 106-day lockdown on Monday, as Sydney…

‘An amazing ride’: study offers dengue treatment hope

by Sara HUSSEIN Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) - Dengue affects tens of millions each year, producing the brutal symptoms…

Sweden halts use of Moderna vaccine for young adults

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AFP) -- Sweden's Public Health Agency on Wednesday recommended a temporary halt to the use of the Moderna…

COVID vaccination of children aged 12 to 17 to start on Oct. 15 in six hospital sites

Those with comorbidities to be prioritized; first phase of pilot implementation to start with those aged 15 to 17, followed…

UAE has ‘overcome’ Covid crisis

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) -- The United Arab Emirates declared Wednesday that it has overcome the Covid crisis,…

Russia reports more than 900 Covid deaths in 24 hours for first time

MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Wednesday reported more than 900 daily coronavirus deaths for the first time, as the…

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