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COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
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COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages

It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon. The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed…
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
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Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people…
Syrians face common enemy across frontlines: surging COVID-19
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Syrians face common enemy across frontlines: surging COVID-19

IDLIB, Syria, Sept 30 (Reuters) – In both the Syrian capital Damascus and parts of the country that have rebelled…
Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
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Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster?

Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster? Yes, people who got a two-dose vaccine or the single-dose Johnson…
Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest
World

Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — For months, Acholo Jani was told to get a COVID-19 vaccination because it might save his…
Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide
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Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government announced Tuesday that the coronavirus state of emergency will end this week to help rejuvenate…
India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government
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India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government

NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of Indian farmers blocked traffic on major roads and railway tracks outside of the nation’s…
US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots
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US has enough COVID-19 vaccines for boosters, kids’ shots

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — With more than 40 million doses of coronavirus vaccines available, U.S. health authorities said they’re confident…
UK counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep virus at bay
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UK counts on vaccines, ‘common sense’ to keep virus at bay

LONDON (AP) — Britons are encouraged these days — though in most cases not required — to wear face coverings…
COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers
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COVID-19 vaccine boosters could mean billions for drugmakers

Billions more in profits are at stake for some vaccine makers as the U.S. moves toward dispensing COVID-19 booster shots…
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