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US gives 1.5 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan
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US gives 1.5 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan

WASHINGTON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – The United States is delivering an additional 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, a…
Russia hits new record for coronavirus infections
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Russia hits new record for coronavirus infections

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia on Saturday reported a record number of new coronavirus infections as authorities hope to stem the…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 948 new cases, 57 deaths on Saturday
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COVID-19 in Egypt: 948 new cases, 57 deaths on Saturday

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday reported 948 new coronavirus cases, 57 deaths, and 390 recoveries. A total…
G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries
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G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries

ROME (AP) — Italy’s Premier Mario Draghi made a sharp call to pick up the pace in getting vaccines to…
As COVID cases rise, some activists fearful of climate talks
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As COVID cases rise, some activists fearful of climate talks

LONDON (AP) — Climate activist Lavetanalagi Seru has been watching COVID-19 case numbers rise in the UK ahead of the…
Japan keeps tourism freeze despite plunge in virus cases
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Japan keeps tourism freeze despite plunge in virus cases

TOKYO (AP) — Filled with pink and fuzzy things and cuddly bears, 6%DOKIDOKI, a tiny store in the heart of…
Vaccine reluctance in Eastern Europe brings high COVID cost
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Vaccine reluctance in Eastern Europe brings high COVID cost

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Truck driver Andriy Melnik never took the coronavirus seriously. With a friend, he bought a fake…
Singapore probes unusual surge in COVID-19 cases after record
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Singapore probes unusual surge in COVID-19 cases after record

SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Singapore is looking into an “unusual surge” of 5,324 new infections of COVID-19, the city-state’s…
Exacerbated by pandemic, child care crisis hampers economy
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Exacerbated by pandemic, child care crisis hampers economy

SEATTLE (AP) — After Bryan Kang’s son was born in July, the occupational therapist and his wife, a teacher, started…
Merck agrees to let other drug makers make its COVID pill
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Merck agrees to let other drug makers make its COVID pill

LONDON (AP) — Pharmaceutical company Merck agreed to allow other drug makers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in a move…
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