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China records nearly 3,400 daily COVID-19 cases in worst outbreak in two yearsChinese health authorities reported nearly 3,400 COVID-19 cases on Sunday (Mar 13), double the previous...
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UK Covid infections rocket as Germany declares 'critical situation'The number of new Covid-19 cases has risen sharply in Britain over the past week,...
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Hong Kong leader plans to reopen city only after controlling latest COVID-19 outbreakHong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Thursday (Mar 10) it was not the time...
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WHO says COVID boosters needed, reversing previous callAn expert group convened by the World Health Organization said Tuesday it “strongly supports urgent...
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Hong Kong to focus COVID-19 resources on elderly, says mandatory testing 'not a priority' for nowHong Kong leader Carrie Lam announced a series of measures targeted at elderly residents on...
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COVID has taken severe mental health toll: WHOThe COVID pandemic has taken a dire toll on mental health, the WHO says, indicating...
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WHO recommends molnupiravir for Covid patients who may need hospital treatmentThe antiviral drug molnupiravir has been recommended by the World Health Organisation for patients with...
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Hong Kong facilities for storing dead bodies stretched as COVID-19 deaths climbFacilities for storing dead bodies at hospitals and public mortuaries in Hong Kong are struggling...
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As 'stealth omicron' advances, scientists are learning moreThe coronavirus mutant widely known as “stealth omicron" is now causing more than a third...
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COVID-19 shots unlikely to prompt rare inflammation in kidsCOVID-19 vaccines are unlikely to trigger a rare inflammatory condition linked to coronavirus infection in...
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Why do some people never seem to get Covid-19? Scientists may have the answerCatching the common cold could help the body stave off Covid-19 and pave the way...
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Dubai drops rapid PCR tests for travellers from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and BangladeshTravellers flying to Dubai from certain countries that previously had to follow additional Covid-19 tests...
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Australia to boost its presence and surveillance operations on AntarcticaAustralia on Tuesday announced plans to boost its presence and surveillance operations on Antarctica, unveiling...
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Malaysian senior minister Hishammuddin tests positive for COVID-19Malaysia’s Senior Minister Hishammuddin Hussein has tested positive for COVID-19, his office confirmed in a...
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Hong Kong ramps up isolation facilities including at cruise terminal to battle COVID-19As Hong Kong battles a surge in COVID-19 cases, city authorities said they are ramping...
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'Son of Omicron' could be more severe than original variant, says new studyA new coronavirus sub-variant, called the “son of Omicron”, may result in more serious illness...
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Moderna launches UK study for new Omicron vaccineAbout 3,000 British volunteers are being sought to take part in a study for Moderna’s...
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COVID booster efficacy wanes significantly by fourth month: U.S. studyThe efficacy of third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines wanes substantially by...
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Clashes as New Zealand police clear Covid protestPolice and anti-vaccine protesters clashed on the grounds of New Zealand's parliament Thursday, with more...
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WHO urges rich countries to pay up for COVID planThe WHO Wednesday urged rich countries to pay their fair share of the money needed...
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One in four UK workers say long Covid is main reason for extended sick leaveOne in four British workers who have taken time off work with illness have reported...
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A different COVID-19 vaccine debate: Do we need new ones?COVID-19 vaccines are saving an untold number of lives, but they can't stop the chaos...
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Covid: Australia to reopen borders to international travelAustralia has announced the reopening of its borders to vaccinated tourists and other visa holders...
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South Korea surpasses 1 million total COVID-19 cases with daily recordSouth Korea on Sunday (Feb 6) surpassed 1 million cumulative COVID-19 cases since the pandemic...
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Ivermectin and Covid-19: why controversy around the drug was reignited this weekThe rise of the Covid-19 pandemic has acted as a unifying force around the world,...