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Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
World
February 14, 2022
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open Monday after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it…
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
World
February 12, 2022
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the…
Japan to extend virus measures in Tokyo and other areas
World
February 9, 2022
Japan to extend virus measures in Tokyo and other areas
TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday announced plans to keep COVID-19 restrictions for Tokyo and 12 other…
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron?
World
February 9, 2022
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron?
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors…
Hong Kong reports first potentially COVID-linked death in five months
World
February 9, 2022
Hong Kong reports first potentially COVID-linked death in five months
HONG KONG, Feb 9 (Reuters) – An elderly man who returned a positive test for COVID-19 in Hong Kong died…
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
World
February 8, 2022
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Feb 8 (Reuters) – Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Hong Kong’s COVID misery deepens…
Vegetable shortage adds to Hong Kong’s COVID woes
World
February 8, 2022
Vegetable shortage adds to Hong Kong’s COVID woes
HONG KONG, Feb 8 (Reuters) – Supplies of vegetables were running low in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with shoppers scrambling…
Olympic organizers: 32 athletes in isolation for COVID
World
February 8, 2022
Olympic organizers: 32 athletes in isolation for COVID
BEIJING (AP) — More than 30 athletes at the Beijing Olympics are in isolation facilities after testing positive for the…
South African regulator approves Sinopharm COVID vaccine
World
February 7, 2022
South African regulator approves Sinopharm COVID vaccine
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 7 (Reuters) – South Africa’s health regulator said on Monday it had approved a COVID-19 vaccine from China’s…
Across Asia, spike in virus cases follows Lunar New Year
World
February 7, 2022
Across Asia, spike in virus cases follows Lunar New Year
SINGAPORE (AP) — Many Asian countries are facing a spike in COVID-19 infections after the widely-celebrated Lunar New Year holidays,…