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Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
World
October 7, 2021
Pfizer asks US to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer asked the U.S. government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 —…
WHO is sending COVID-19 aid for North Korea
World
October 7, 2021
WHO is sending COVID-19 aid for North Korea
SEOUL, Oct 7 (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is sending COVID-19 aid for North Korea through…
More than 120,000 US kids had caregivers die during pandemic
World
October 7, 2021
More than 120,000 US kids had caregivers die during pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated,…
Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
World
October 5, 2021
Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
The COVID-19 patient’s health was deteriorating quickly at a Michigan hospital, but he was having none of the doctor’s diagnosis.…
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
World
October 5, 2021
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — International tourists won’t be welcomed back to Australia until next year, with the return of skilled…
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
World
October 4, 2021
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no…
COVID-19 deaths in Egypt continues to surge on Sunday, 768 new cases
Egypt
October 4, 2021
COVID-19 deaths in Egypt continues to surge on Sunday, 768 new cases
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday reported 768 new coronavirus cases, 37 deaths, and 695 recoveries. A total…
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
World
October 3, 2021
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
GULU, Uganda (AP) — The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this…
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
World
October 2, 2021
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
Oct 2 (Reuters) – New Zealand officials reported 27 new cases of the highly infectious Delta coronavirus variant in Auckland…
Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia
World
October 2, 2021
Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — When Russians talk about the coronavirus over dinner or in hair salons, the conversation often turns to…