Three new studies have raised concerns over the immune response triggered by the new strain of Covid-19 originating in South Africa. The studies found that the vaccine may be less effective at …
Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power
Giuseppe Conte, Italy's Prime Minister, is facing a crucial Senate vote amid struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic. The Senate vote will occur after the vote in the Chamber of Deputies, which Mr. Conte …
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China and WHO acted too slowly to contain Covid-19, says independent panel
China and the World Health Organization (WHO) failed to act accordingly in regards to the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to an independent review panel. The panel, based in Switzerland, …
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Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official
According to Australian Health Secretary Brendan Murphy, the country is unlikely to fully open its borders in 2021, despite plans to distribute vaccines to residents. Murphy's comments have dampened …
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China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe
The Chinese government said Monday that experts from the World Health Organization will arrive in China this week to investigate into the origins of the Coronavirus pandemic. These experts will arrive …
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WHO team investigating virus origins denied entry to China
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one of their teams was denied entry into China to investigate the origins of the Covid-19 virus. Two members were already on their way to the country, …
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U.K. Delays Second Covid-19 Vaccine Dose as Europe Ponders How to Speed Up Immunization
The UK has switched gears and delayed administering the second Covid-19 dose to those who have received the first, instead of seeking to give out as many first doses as possible. The decision was …
Israel Vaccinates More Than 10% of Its Population in Two Weeks
In just two weeks, Israel has reportedly vaccinated nearly half of its most at-risk citizens, representing 10% of the population. Authorities have been accelerating Covid-19 vaccine administration …
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Japan poised for state of emergency as Covid-19 cases soar
Japan is currently facing the risk of entering a state of emergency as coronavirus cases soar, due in part to a new variant of the virus that is more infectious. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on …
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Russian Covid deaths three times the official toll
Official figures state that 55,000 people have died from Covid-19 in Russia, however, Russia's deputy prime minister has recently claimed that the actual number of casualties is 186,000, or 80% more …
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