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OPINION: Until Africans get the Covid vaccinations they need, the whole world will suffer

Mon, 2021-02-08 04:08 — mike kraft
Until Africans get the Covid vaccinations they need, the whole world will suffer | Paul Kagame We’re not asking for charity, but fairness – instead of hoarding and protectionism, says Paul Kagame, president of Rwanda the Guardian
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Unwilling to wait, poorer countries seek their own vaccines

Sat, 2021-02-06 19:32 — mike kraft
Mutated virus may reinfect people already stricken once with covid-19, sparking debate and concerns The finding, though far from conclusive, has potential implications for how the pandemic will be brought under control, underscoring the critical role of vaccination. Carolyn Y. Johnson, William Wan Washington Post

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OVERVIEW of worldwide spread of the coronavirus

Fri, 2021-01-29 17:47 — mike kraft
Factbox: Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus As AstraZeneca agreed to publication of its advance purchase agreement with the European Commission which states the company must use its "Best Reasonable Efforts" to manufacture the EU doses, Europe's medicines regulator recommended approving its vaccine for people over... Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - The European Union stood its ground in a row with AstraZeneca over COVID-19 vaccine supplies on Friday, while Hungary became the bloc’s first member to approve China’s Sinopharm vaccine.

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WHO Issues New Clinical Advice on Treating COVID-19 Patients

Tue, 2021-01-26 19:45 — mike kraft
WHO Issues New Clinical Advice on Treating COVID-19 Patients US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education. Reuters US News & World Report
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Only one of the world’s 29 poorest countries has started coronavirus vaccinations

Tue, 2021-01-26 18:09 — mike kraft
Only one of the world’s 29 poorest countries has started coronavirus vaccinations WHO officials said last week that the West African nation of Guinea is the only low-income country to begin administering doses. And those efforts have been limited. Adam Taylor, Danielle Paquette Washington Post
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Overview: New virus clusters hit China's north provinces, other developments

Sun, 2021-01-24 23:33 — mike kraft
The Latest: New virus clusters hit China's north provinces BEIJING — A Chinese city has brought 2,600 temporary treatment rooms online as the country’s north battles new clusters of coronavirus. The single-occupancy rooms in the city of Nangong in... AP NEWS

BEIJING — A Chinese city has brought 2,600 temporary treatment rooms online as the country’s north battles new clusters of coronavirus.

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WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document

Wed, 2021-01-20 17:01 — mike kraft
Exclusive: WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to approve several COVID-19 vaccines from Western and Chinese manufacturers in the coming weeks and months, an internal document seen by Reuters shows, as it aims for rapid rollouts in poorer countries. Francesco Guarascio U.S.
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Biden administration will join WHO-backed COVAX vaccine initiative

Wed, 2021-01-20 01:50 — mike kraft
Biden will join WHO-backed vaccine initiative Secretary of State designee Antony Blinken said President-elect Joe Biden intends to join Covax, the World Health Organization-led effort to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine to low- and Nathaniel Weixel TheHill
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EU eyes plan to share surplus COVID-19 vaccines with poorer nations

Tue, 2021-01-19 16:04 — mike kraft
EU eyes scheme to share surplus COVID-19 vaccines with poorer nations The European Union wants to set up a mechanism that would allow the sharing of surplus COVID-19 vaccines with poorer neighbouring states and Africa, the EU health chief said on Tuesday, in a move that may undercut a WHO-led global scheme. Francesco Guarascio U.S.
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China and WHO made mistakes in containing Covid outbreak, says panel

Tue, 2021-01-19 01:22 — mike kraft
China and WHO made mistakes in containing Covid outbreak, says panel Independent panel criticises WHO for not declaring international emergency until 30 January Reuters in Geneva the Guardian
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