COVID
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2nd coronavirus wave in U.S. hits plateau, but future still uncertain
While deaths from the coronavirus in the U.S. are mounting rapidly, public health experts are seeing a flicker of good…
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‘No dancing, no singing’: Australia coronavirus measures increase as surge spreads
Australia’s Victoria state on Friday reported a record daily increase in COVID-19 cases while neighbouring New South Wales said it…
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China green lights coronavirus vaccine candidate for use on its military
China’s military has received the greenlight to use a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by its research unit and CanSino Biologics…
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Coronavirus drug remdesivir to cost $2,340 per patient in the U.S.
The maker of a drug shown to shorten recovery time for severely ill COVID-19 patients says it will charge $2,340…
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Pence says it’s ‘a good thing’ younger Americans make up portion of new coronavirus cases
The United States Vice President Mike Pence said it’s “a good thing” that nearly half of the new coronavirus cases…
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Florida records nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases in one-day record
Florida banned alcohol consumption at its bars Friday after its daily confirmed coronavirus cases neared 9,000, a new record that…
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Microsoft to permanently close all stores, including Canadian locations
Microsoft said Friday it is permanently closing nearly all of its physical stores around the world. Like other retailers, the…
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Risk of never fully recovering after coronavirus ‘very real,’ scientists say
Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which…
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Fresh coronavirus outbreaks in U.S., China, Mexico highlight risks of reopening
While China moved closer to containing a fresh outbreak in Beijing, the coronavirus took a stronger hold elsewhere, including the…
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Texas hits ‘pause’ on reopening as coronavirus cases, hospitalizations spike
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday halted elective surgeries in Texas‘ biggest counties and said the state would “pause” its aggressive…
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Governments globally ramp up COVID-19 precautions as cases continue to surge
Governments and businesses are ramping up precautions as coronavirus case numbers rise to dire new levels in parts of the…
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Singapore opens gyms, restaurants under new rules as Beijing virus outbreak eases
Singaporeans can wine and dine at restaurants, work out at the gym and socialize with no more than five people…
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