Taiwan rushes to contain sudden cane toad invasion
by Sean CHANG Agence France-Presse NANTOU COUNTY, Taiwan (AFP) - Toads are a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Taiwan,…
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Health
WHO says no Omicron deaths yet, as variant spreads worldwide; 38 countries detect variant
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The Omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries but no deaths have yet been…
3 years ago
Reinfections three times more likely with Omicron: S. African research
JOHHANESBURG, South Africa (AFP) -- A preliminary study by South African scientists published Thursday suggests the Omicron variant is three…
3 years ago
Purity or power: India’s coal quandary
by Abhaya SRIVASTAVA Agence France-Presse SINGRAULI, India (AFP) - Thick grey dust hangs in the air and vast chasms are gouged…
3 years ago
Omicron now in 24 countries; WHO asks nations to fully vaccinate 40% of population by year-end to end pandemic
Fully vaccinate 70 percent of population by middle of next year, says WHO as Tedros airs appeal to beat COVID…
3 years ago
WHO Omicron warning for unvaccinated vulnerable travellers
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO said Tuesday that those not fully vaccinated…
3 years ago
Pfizer seeks US approval for Covid boosters for ages 16-17
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Pfizer announced Tuesday it was seeking US authorization for Covid booster shots among adolescents aged…
3 years ago
US health panel endorses Merck Covid pill
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A panel of health experts appointed by the US government voted Tuesday to endorse Merck's…
3 years ago
Moderna boss says vaccines likely no match for Omicron: FT
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Existing Covid-19 jabs will struggle against the Omicron variant and it will take months…
3 years ago
Pfizer already working on Covid vaccine targeting Omicron: CEO
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Pfizer has already started working on a version of its Covid-19 vaccine specifically…
3 years ago
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