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Pfizer vaccine protecting against hospitalization during Omicron wave – study
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Pfizer vaccine protecting against hospitalization during Omicron wave – study

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 14 (Reuters) – Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine appear to have given 70% protection against hospitalization in…
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
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One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost

One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy…
New Australian plant could make 100 million vaccines a year
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New Australian plant could make 100 million vaccines a year

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Tuesday it plans to start making mRNA vaccines at home with a new…
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
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First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom

LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus…
Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of omicron cases
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Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of omicron cases

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron…
Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures
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Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — As most European nations impose new restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant, Bosnia…
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
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UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge

LONDON (AP) — The British government may need to introduce tougher restrictions to slow the growth of the omicron variant…
National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals
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National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals

More U.S. states desperate to defend against COVID-19 are calling on the National Guard and other military personnel to assist…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 803 new cases, 42 deaths reported on Thursday
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COVID-19 in Egypt: 803 new cases, 42 deaths reported on Thursday

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 871 new coronavirus cases, 42 deaths, and 591 recoveries. A total…
Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially against Omicron
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Studies suggest Pfizer shot may protect only partially against Omicron

Dec 7 (Reuters) – The Omicron variant can partially evade protection from two doses of Pfizer (PFE.N) and partner BioNTech’s…
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