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White House COVID-19 Team Focuses on Vaccinations as Infections Continue to Fall
Government response focused on July 4 goal of 70% of Americans receiving at least one shot
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As COVID-19 Epicenter, South Africa to Receive 41 Million Vaccine Doses
South Africa lauds arrival of tens of millions of doses; announces alcohol ban over major holiday weekend
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Pakistan Struggles to Contain Third COVID-19 Wave
Officials say variant of the virus detected last month likely behind flare-up
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Brazil Hospitals Pushed to Limit as COVID-19 Death Toll Soars
The country recorded the world's highest COVID-19 death toll over the past week, triggering tighter restrictions on Thursday in its most populous stat
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Enthusiastic Seniors Rush to Get COVID-19 Shots as India Expands Vaccination
Health experts warn that a rise in cases in some states could reverse gains made in recent months
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Biden Urges Senate to Provide COVID-19 Relief as 3rd Vaccine Nears Approval
FDA could OK Johnson & Johnson vaccine as early as Saturday
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Hotel Quarantine Under Scrutiny as Australian State Races to Contain COVID-19 Outbreak
Calls for biosecurity improvements as Australian state of Victoria races to contain COVID-19 cluster linked to hotel quarantine system
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Barbados PM Brings Back Lockdown to Bring Rise of COVID-19 Infections Under Control /
Barbados a week from relaunching strict lockdown amid a surge in COVID-19 infections
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Brazil to Receive More COVID-19 Vaccines Friday as President Defends Government Effort
President Bolsonaro promises to secure enough vaccine to immunize citizens as health officials say not enough vaccine is available ///
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Netherlands PM Extends COVID-19 Lockdown to February 9
Rutte says no choice' as infection numbers not falling fast enough
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Scotland to Impose Full Lockdown as COVID-19 Cases Surge
First minister announces new restrictions will run through the rest of the month
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Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Begins Rollout as US Races to Broaden Injection Campaign
Sites scheduled to start giving shots as soon as Monday
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In Italy, the Council of State says YES to hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19
Through order 7097/2020 issued today, the Italian Council of State says yes to the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19, provided it
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Kashmir Militant's Families Accuse Officials of Using COVID-19 as Excuse to Prevent Them from Attending Funerals
Militant funerals cause of concern for Indian authorities
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US Undersecretary of Defense Tests Positive for COVID-19 as Pandemic Continues to Surge
Pentagon says Anthony Tata tested positive after meeting with Lithuanian delegation, including Defense Minister Raimundas Karoblis, who has tested pos
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EU Commission to Buy Rapid COVID-19 Tests as Virus Surges in Europe
Commission chief Von der Leyen says every member nation facing COVID-19 challenges
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WHO Urges World's Leaders to Act as COVID-19 Cases Surge
World Health Organization's director-general says nations need to make honest assessments
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Emergency Food Needs Surge as COVID-19 Continues to Spread
Global food insecurity is increasing due to devastating socio-economic impact of COVID-19, with tens of millions of people on the verge of famine
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British PM Again Defends COVID-19 Response as Cases Rise
Boris Johnson says localized restrictions are still the best approach to slowing virus spread
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2.5 Million Girls at Risk to Become Child Brides as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
British-based charity Save the Children called on world leaders for a renewed commitment to advocating for girls around the world at Thursday's UN Gen
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Graft Alleged as Kenya's Fight Against COVID-19 Struggles
President Uhuru Kenyatta orders investigation,audit
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Spain PM Pledges to Flatten Nation's Second COVID-19 Surge
Pedro Sanchez urges people to be 'alert but serene' as country's total number of infections hit 405,436 last week
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New Zealand Scrambles to Trace COVID-19 Cases as Numbers Grow
Health director-general reports 13 new cases from four discovered Tuesday
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Germany Struggles to Set COVID-19 Rules as Schools Reopen
Half a million German students return to classrooms Monday, other countries still unclear on their school policies/
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Mozambican Miners Return to South Africa as COVID-19 Blockade Lifts
Spokesman for International Organization for Migration says agreement worked out between two countries will allow migrants who are properly screened f