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France, Germany Announce National Lockdowns

France, Germany Announce National Lockdowns

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Europe’s two biggest economies – France and Germany have announced partial lockdowns, as a surge in coronavirus cases may lead to the

Oxford’s Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by December, says Serum Institute CEO
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Pune-headquartered Serum Institute of India (SII), which has an agreement with AstraZeneca to manufacture the Oxford University vaccine, said on

Coronavirus: Remote Marshall Islands records first cases
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The Marshall Islands, one of the last few places in the world untouched by Covid-19, has recorded its first two positive cases of the

Why deaths aren't rising as fast in Covid-19's second wave, despite big spikes in new infections
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Europe is drowning in the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic. Infection rates are skyrocketing across the continent. Governments are imposing

Pfizer Says It Could Still Deliver A COVID-19 Vaccine In 2020
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Pfizer executives expressed measured optimism Tuesday over the prospect of providing a coronavirus vaccine in 2020 as the pharma giant reported

First generation of coronavirus vaccine 'likely to be imperfect', says UK taskforce
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UK Vaccine Taskforce Chair Kate Bingham said on Tuesday that the first generation of COVID-19 vaccines "is likely to be imperfect" and

New innovations by Omani youth in the fight against COVID-19
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From remote-controlled ventilators to air purifiers based on ultraviolet technology, Oman’s young innovators are coming up with new ideas to

FIFA president Gianni Infantino tests positive for COVID-19
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Infantino, 50, has reported mild symptoms and will quarantine for at least 10 days
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive

Authorities arrest four more people in Qatar for violating home quarantine conditions
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Four persons were arrested in Qatar on Tuesday for violating home-quarantine conditions imposed as part of efforts to contain the spread of

Spain imposes national curfew to curb Covid spread
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BBC
Spain has declared a national state of emergency and imposed a night-time curfew in an effort to help control a new spi

COVID's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years
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REUTERS
People recovering from COVID-19 may suffer significant brain function impacts, with the worst cases of the infection linked to

Research suggests that a flu shot can offer a shield against severe COVID-19
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There is not yet a treatment for COVID-19. We are having to rely on preventive measures such as wearing a face mask, hand-washing and maintaining

Authorities arrest two more people in Qatar for violating home quarantine conditions
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Two persons were arrested in Qatar on Monday for violating home-quarantine conditions imposed as part of efforts to contain the spread of

Around 10,000 foreign pilgrims to arrive in Saudi Arabia per week after release of latest COVID-19 guidelines
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November will bring relief for the more than 500 Umrah companies in the Kingdom that have been badly affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19)

Boots to offer 12-minute Covid nasal swab test
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BBC
A Covid test that can provide a result in 12 minutes will be made available at high street pharmacy Boots.

Four more arrested in Qatar for violating home-quarantine conditions
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The competent authorities arrested yesterday four people who violated the requirements of the home quarantine, they committed to following, which

Why is Covid so deadly?
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A simple virus has brought life as we know it to a screeching halt.
We have faced viral threats before, including pandemics, yet the

'Eating rats': Myanmar's second lockdown drives hunger in city slums
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REUTERS
After the first wave of coronavirus hit Myanmar in March, 36-year-old Ma Suu closed her salad stall and pawned her jewelry and

Coronavirus | U.S. gives full approval to antiviral remdesivir to treat COVID-19
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted full approval to the antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for patients hospitalized

Coronavirus vaccine ready, coming in weeks, claims Donald Trump at US presidential debate
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US President Donald Trump has claimed that a coronavirus vaccine is ready and will be 'coming in weeks' during the final pre-election US