Health

Russia says Sputnik V vaccine does not cause blood clots

  MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- The developer of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine said Wednesday its jab did not cause…

Open the windows to curb Covid spread: experts

by Kelly MACNAMARA Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Opening windows and ventilating spaces should be at the heart…

Drug-resistant malaria gaining foothold in Africa: study

  by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse Researchers on Thursday reported the first clinical evidence that drug-resistant mutations of the…

Moderna Covid vaccine efficacy falls slightly to 90% in US trial

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US biotech company Moderna announced Covid vaccine is 90 percent effective against all forms…

US pauses J&J vaccine in blow to global immunization drive; rare clot in brain found in 6 women

South Africa follows US lead in suspending J&J vaccine rollout by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)…

Covid patients with sedentary habits more likely to die: study

  by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse Among covid patients, a lack of exercise is linked to more severe symptoms…

UK B.1.1.7 variant not linked to more serious infections: study

  The UK variant of the novel coronavirus does not increase the severity of Covid-19 compared to other strains, according…

S. African Covid variant better at bypassing Pfizer/BioNTech jab: Israeli study

  JERUSALEM (AFP) -- The South African coronavirus variant is better at "breaking through" the defences of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine…

AstraZeneca jab clots link plausible but unconfirmed: WHO experts

  by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse A link between AstraZeneca's Covid-19 jabs and blood clots is plausible but unconfirmed,…

US promises ‘much more’ vaccine aid, puts envoy in charge

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States will soon be able to ramp up vaccine assistance abroad and…

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