US authorizes drug Evushield developed by AstraZeneca as Covid preventive treatment in some cases
"Evushield" to be used only for those who have a weakened immune system or those who cannot be vaccinated for…
3 years ago
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US authorizes AstraZeneca Covid treatment in some cases
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US health authorities on Wednesday authorized the use of synthetic antibodies developed by AstraZeneca to…
3 years ago
Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses ‘effective’ against Omicron
by Sebastien ASH FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) -- Two doses of the BioNTech and Pfizer coronavirus vaccine may not…
3 years ago
‘In no circumstances’ is forced vaccination OK: UN rights chief
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Countries considering introducing vaccine mandates in the fight against Covid-19 must ensure they respect human…
3 years ago
‘Highly unlikely’ existing vaccines will fail against Omicron: WHO
by Nina Larson Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Omicron does not appear to cause more severe disease…
3 years ago
Top WHO, US scientists say Omicron no worse than other virus variants
by Nina Larson, with Issam Ahmed in Washington GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The Omicron variant appears to be no worse…
3 years ago
Billionaires’ share of global wealth soars during pandemic
by Ali BEKHTAOUI Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- The share of global wealth of the world's richest…
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‘Encouraging’ early feedback on Omicron case severity: Fauci
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Early indications of the severity of the Omicron Covid-19 variant are "a bit encouraging,"…
3 years ago
Covid disruptions caused surge in malaria deaths: WHO
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Pandemic-related disruptions caused tens of thousands more malaria deaths in 2020, the World Health Organization said…
3 years ago
Sealand: the ‘micronation’ defying the UK and Covid
by Anna MALPAS Agence France-Presse SEALAND (AFP) - It's a hulking metal-and-concrete platform in the North Sea that has been…
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