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India will not resume vaccine exports until own needs met--Health Ministry

Thu, 2021-09-02 11:08 — mike kraft

India's interests come before vaccine exports, says health ministry India would resume exports of COVID-19 vaccines only after its own interests are taken care of, a health ministry official said on Thursday, as a recent surge in immunisations raised hopes of foreign sales that have been barred since mid-April. Reuters Reuters

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Massive randomized study is proof that surgical masks limit coronavirus spread, authors say

Wed, 2021-09-01 09:53 — mike kraft

Massive randomized study is proof that surgical masks limit coronavirus spread, authors say The pre-print paper, which tracked more than 340,000 adults across 600 villages in rural Bangladesh, is by far the largest randomized study on the effectiveness of masks at limiting the spread of the illness caused by the coronavirus. Adam Taylor, Ben Guarino Washington Post

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INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW: Europe, Asia developments

Tue, 2021-08-24 19:55 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The United States could get COVID-19 under control by early next year if vaccinations ramp up, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, a day after Pfizer won full FDA approval for its shot, with more potential approvals coming in the weeks ahead. Reuters Reuters

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Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Mon, 2021-08-23 09:35 — Naomisfreeman

Factbox-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Monday the country must begin to ease strict COVID-19 restrictions once vaccination rates... Syndicated Content WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County

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WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

Wed, 2021-08-18 10:28 — mike kraft

Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa The health body says it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine. BBC News

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has identified counterfeit versions of India's primary Covid vaccine, Covishield.

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Overview briefs: Australia and Asia --Reuters

Fri, 2021-08-13 10:52 — 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

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ANALYSIS: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:46 — mike kraft

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems. Roshan Abraham,Kavya B Reuters

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Indonesia is now the epicenter of Asia's Covid-19 crisis

Wed, 2021-07-21 11:25 — Naomisfreeman

Indonesia is now the epicenter of Asia's Covid-19 crisis. Here's what you need to know For much of last year, it seemed like Indonesia had managed to keep its Covid-19 outbreak largely under control. Rhea Mogul, CNN CNN

As of July 20, Indonesia had recorded nearly 3 million total cases and more than 76,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. But experts fear the figures underestimate the real spread in the country due to a lack of testing. . .

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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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