Health

August 2, 2021

LONDON — Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the US and the European Union on Monday as...

Sumatran tigers at Jakarta zoo recovering from coronavirus

August 2, 2021

JAKARTA - Two Sumatran tigers at an Indonesian zoo were recovering from Covid-19 after they tested positive in mid-July, the...

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Europe’s vaccine passes reveal some pockets of resistance

August 1, 2021

VERONA, Italy — Shouts of “Liberty!” have echoed through the streets and squares of Italy and France as thousands show...

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French security forces brace for anti-health pass protests

PARIS — France braced for more protests on Saturday against the upcoming special virus passes that will be needed to...

Hard-won gains at risk as Delta variant spreads – WHO

GENEVA - The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting COVID-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant...

Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others

NEW YORK - In another dispiriting setback for the nation´s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a...

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WHO sounds alarm on Delta variant

GENEVA - Mushrooming outbreaks of the highly contagious Delta variant prompted China and Australia to impose stricter Covid-19 restrictions on...

West African health officials race to vaccinate amid spikes

DAKAR, Senegal — A resurgence of coronavirus cases in West Africa is hitting the region hard, inundating cemeteries where funeral...

AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID vaccine in 2nd half

July 30, 2021

LONDON - AstraZeneca said that it intends to seek US approval for its COVID-19 vaccine later this year, further delaying...

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