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Mon, 2010-08-02 23:17 — mdmcdonald

The mission of the GRIA is working group is to establish Global Resilience in Asia.

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Gene linked to doubling risk of COVID-19 death found by UK scientists

Fri, 2021-11-05 10:31 — mike kraft

Gene linked to doubling risk of COVID-19 death found by UK scientists British scientists have identified a gene that doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19, providing new insights into why some people are more susceptible to the disease than others, while opening up possibilities for targeted medicine. Reuters Reuters

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Indonesia is first country to authorize Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

Tue, 2021-11-02 10:31 — mike kraft

Indonesia first to greenlight Novavax COVID-19 vaccine JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Biotechnology company Novavax said Monday that Indonesia has given the world's first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots. AP NEWS

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OVERVIEW: NewYork City police, Europe, Asia

Thu, 2021-10-28 10:33 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

-- NYC firefighters union says members should defy vaccine mandate

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Three viruses in bats in Laos that are more similar to SARS-CoV-2 than any known viruses.

Fri, 2021-09-24 17:58 — mike kraft

Closest known relatives of virus behind COVID-19 found in Laos

Scientists have found three viruses in bats in Laos that are more similar to SARS-CoV-2 than any known viruses. Researchers say that parts of their genetic code bolster claims that the virus behind COVID-19 has a natural origin — but their discovery also raises fears that there are numerous coronaviruses with the potential to infect people. ...

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Vaccine deliveries to Asia increasing as delta variant hits region

Thu, 2021-07-15 10:13 — mike kraft

Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow flow of vaccine doses from around the world is finally picking up speed, giving hope that inoculation rates can increase and help blunt the effect of the rapidly spreading delta variant. AP NEWS

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UPDATE: In first, Thailand to mix Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccine doses

Mon, 2021-07-12 08:58 — mike kraft

In first, Thailand to mix Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccine doses Thailand will use AstraZeneca Plc's (AZN.L) COVID-19 vaccine as a second dose for those who received Sinovac's (SVA.O) shot as their first dose in a bid to increase protection, it said on Monday. Panarat Thepgumpanat,Panu Wongcha-um Reuters

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Thai concern about Sinovac vaccine's efficacy raised by leaked memo

Mon, 2021-07-05 10:12 — mike kraft

Leaked memo raises Thai concern about Sinovac vaccine's efficacy A leaked health ministry document has prompted calls in Thailand for medical staff inoculated against COVID-19 to be given a booster of an mRNA vaccine, after it included a comment that such a move could dent public confidence in Sinovac Biotech's (SVA.O) vaccine. Reuters Reuters

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Chickens, cows, apartments offered in Asia's vaccination encouragement efforts

Wed, 2021-06-16 13:43 — mike kraft

Chickens, cows, apartments offered up in Asia's vaccination lucky draws Chickens, cows, paid leave, even a million-dollar apartment, these are the prizes on offer from Thailand to Indonesia to Hong Kong for those who get vaccinated against COVID-19 as nations across Asia combat vaccine hesitancy. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Philippine minister seeks to allow more nurses, healthcare staff to work overseas

Wed, 2021-06-16 13:32 — mike kraft

Philippine minister aims to deploy more nurses, healthcare staff overseas The Philippines' labour minister said on Wednesday he will ask for government approval to allow 5,000 more healthcare workers to be deployed abroad, double the annual cap in a country that is one of the world's biggest sources of nurses. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Indian state sharply raises COVID-19 death toll as country braces for a possib le next wave.

Fri, 2021-06-11 12:27 — mike kraft

Indian state sharply raises COVID-19 death toll prompting call for wide review An Indian state has raised its COVID-19 death toll sharply higher after the discovery of thousands of unreported cases, lending weight to suspicion that India's overall death tally is significantly more than the official figure. Manas Mishra,Neha Arora Reuters

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