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The 500,000 death toll is twice as high as it was six months ago, a sign that the mortality rate is accelerating, say experts. “In June of last year, we …
Read MoreThe MSC Orchestra is due pick up passengers for a Mediterranean voyage – but protests are planned. Source link
Read MoreK. P. Sharma Oli — who touted unproven coronavirus remedies and attended crowded events even as cases rose — was removed from his position after losing a vote of confidence …
Read MoreFootage was shared of people taking to the beaches of Barcelona and the streets of Madrid to celebrate the end of Spain’s six-month state of emergency to combat the Covid-19 …
Read MoreIndia records another dire milestone, but the government continues to resist a full lockdown. Source link
Read MoreThe pharmaceutical giant says the legal action is “without merit” and vows to defend itself. Source link
Read MoreBrazil’s second most populous city, Rio de Janeiro registered 36,437 deaths in March — 16% more than the month’s 32,060 new births, according to the national Civil Register. It wasn’t …
Read MoreAll possible causes of the pandemic remain on the table, says the WHO, though lab leak least likely. Source link
Read MoreTwo people who were missing after leaving a quarantine hotel have been found, but one has not been located. Source link
Read MoreAsked whether the UK might retaliate, Mr Johnson told MPs he did not believe “that blockades of either vaccines or of medicines, of ingredients for vaccines” would be “sensible”. Companies …
Read MoreThe infection rate has risen above 100 per 100,000 inhabitants in Germany. A further 7,485 infections have been reported in the past 24 hours, as well as 250 deaths. An …
Read MoreHealth Minister Jens Spahn says Europe does not have enough vaccines to prevent a third wave. Source link
Read MoreIndia is a big player in vaccine production – but companies are warning of supply problems. Source link
Read MoreHairdressers in the Netherlands have reopened after being shut since December. Source link
Read MoreThe government issued a public appeal on Sunday, to trace someone who has been infected with a coronavirus variant first identified in the Brazilian city of Manaus. The unidentified person …
Read MoreGreece and Austria want Covid-free tourists this summer, but other EU states are wary. Source link
Read MoreFrance are favourites to win the 2021 Six Nations title after victory in their first two games France head coach Fabien Galthie has tested positive for coronavirus, the French Rugby …
Read MoreAnd so therefore — while somewhat disappointing — it was no shock that the team did not reveal any major surprises in presenting their findings Tuesday. The most definitive the …
Read MoreThe EU is allowing some 92 exemptions from the export control regime, including: vaccine donations to Covax, the global scheme to help poorer countries; and exports to Switzerland, countries in …
Read MoreThe pharmaceutical company is under pressure as production delays limit its supplies to the EU. Source link
Read MoreThe pharmaceutical giant said the late signing of contracts limited time to sort out supply glitches. Source link
Read MoreThe EU says it is unacceptable that AstraZeneca is cutting the number of pledged vaccine doses. Source link
Read MoreZimbabwean doctor Dixon Chibanda explains why it’s so vital that Zimbabwe gets vaccines urgently. Source link
Read MoreBut despite the harsh restrictions, case numbers are not dropping as fast as experts have hoped. Deaths continue to rise and public health experts and government are starting to warn …
Read MoreIt follows nationwide protests in which students called for more help and support in the pandemic. Source link
Read MoreWhile the 2 million figure is horrifying, experts say the real death toll is likely much higher. Only confirmed Covid-19 deaths are included in the tally, which means that people …
Read MoreMany EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes. Source link
Read MoreIgM antibodies are among the earliest potential signs of a coronavirus infection, but could also appear in someone who has been vaccinated or previously infected (but is no longer a …
Read MoreWengen is devastated. The Lauberhorn is one of the top competitions on the World Cup ski circuit. It is dearly loved by the Swiss, who have watched with delight as …
Read MoreIn a televised address on Tuesday, Muhyiddin said the parliament will be suspended for a stipulated period of time, and that elections would not be held during the emergency, which …
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