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WHO calls on Western countries to recognize Chinese vaccines

Thu, 2021-07-01 10:09 — mike kraft
WHO decision challenges West to recognize Chinese vaccines GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Thursday that any COVID-19 vaccines it has authorized for emergency use should be recognized by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travelers. AP NEWS
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WHO urges fully vaccinated people to continue to wear masks as delta Covid variant spreads

Sat, 2021-06-26 10:55 — mike kraft
WHO urges fully vaccinated people to continue to wear masks as delta Covid variant spreads "People cannot feel safe just because they had the two doses. They still need to protect themselves," WHO official Dr. Mariangela Simao told reporters. Berkeley Lovelace Jr. CNBC
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Explainer: There are at least 200 known cases of the Delta Plus coronavirus variant worldwide.

Fri, 2021-06-25 09:57 — mike kraft
What we know about the Delta Plus coronavirus variant A new and slightly changed version of the Delta coronavirus variant is spreading in a number of countries including the United Kingdom, United States and India, health officials say. Jessie Yeung, CNN CNN

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COVAX vaccines to receive more funding; tighter access planned

Fri, 2021-06-25 09:31 — mike kraft
More funds approved for COVAX vaccines, tighter access planned - statement The board of the GAVI vaccine alliance has approved a further $775 million to fund the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to lower-income economies over the next two years, as it plans to accelerate the rollout, it said on Friday. Reuters Reuters
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Africa CDC says continent not winning against COVID-19 pandemic; vaccines arriving too slowly

Thu, 2021-06-24 13:37 — mike kraft
Africa CDC says continent not winning against 'brutal' COVID-19 pandemic Africa is not winning its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as a third virus wave sweeps the continent and countries struggle to access enough vaccines for their populations, Africa CDC director John Nkengasong said on Thursday. Reuters Staff U.S.
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WHO cites concerns about Russian Sputnik V vaccine plant; company says issues resolved

Wed, 2021-06-23 18:42 — mike kraft
WHO cites concerns about Russian Sputnik V plant, which says issues resolved The World Health Organization said its review of how Russia produces the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine had found some issues with the filling of vials at one plant, which said it had since addressed all of the WHO's concerns. Reuters Reuters
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Explainer: the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation

Wed, 2021-06-23 09:41 — mike kraft
Explainer: What is the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation? India said on Wednesday it has found around 40 cases of the Delta coronavirus variant carrying a mutation that appears to make it more transmissible, and advised states to increase testing. WHAT IS DELTA PLUS?
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WHO says delta is the most contagious Covid variant and will ‘pick off’ most vulnerable

Tue, 2021-06-22 10:01 — mike kraft
WHO says delta is the fastest and fittest Covid variant and will 'pick off' most vulnerable Delta has the potential "to be more lethal because it's more efficient in the way it transmits between humans," the WHO's Dr. Mike Ryan said. Berkeley Lovelace Jr. CNBC
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IN DEPTH: A look at the disputes over the origin of COVID-19 --Washington Post

Mon, 2021-06-21 20:45 — mike kraft
Scientists battle over the ultimate origin story: Where did the coronavirus come from? Stanley Perlman, who has been studying coronaviruses for 39 years, got a nasty email June 4: "Dr. Frankenstein just wants more public money and wants to research things he shouldn't be messing with.
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Ebola outbreak in Guinea declared over

Mon, 2021-06-21 20:11 — mike kraft
Ebola outbreak in Guinea declared over The Ebola outbreak that emerged in Guinea in mid-February was declared over today. It was the first time the disease resurfaced in the country since the deadly outbreak in West Africa that ended in 2016. WHO | Regional Office for Africa
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