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Russia’s Sputnik V ensures quick recovery if COVID-19 confirmed: Developer
Apr 04, 2021 12:26The developer of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has ensured speedy recovery without severe symptoms in case of infection with COVID-19 after news broke out that the Argentine president tested positive for the contagious disease a few months after receiving the Russian jab.
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Why is it so hard to investigate the rare side effects of COVID vaccines?
Apr 04, 2021 11:34For the vast majority of people, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. But further research is needed to understand the causes of rare adverse events.
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Coronavirus daily death toll in Iran stands at 161
Apr 04, 2021 06:30Iran registered one of the highest daily death rates from the coronavirus infection in recent weeks with 161 fatalities.
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PM Johnson fears spread of France's ‘sad’ COVID situation to UK
Apr 04, 2021 04:03UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned of the possible spread of what he described as the “very sad” COVID-19 situation in France to the United Kingdom.
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Rich countries are using vaccines as a power play — and everyone could suffer
Apr 04, 2021 04:00The vast majority of U.S.-made vaccines are still being held for use only in the U.S., and poorer countries in the hemisphere are being largely denied access to the vaccines.
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US fossil-fuel firms laid off 1000s after receiving billions in tax benefits
Apr 04, 2021 02:58Major US Fossil-fuel corporations have laid off tens of thousands of workers during the COVID-19 pandemic despite receiving billions of dollars in tax breaks from the government as part of its coronavirus relief measures, a report reveals.
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Two Iranian provinces hit by new wave of coronavirus: President
Apr 04, 2021 01:06The fourth wave of coronavirus infection has started in two provinces of Iran, President Hassan Rouhani said, stressing the need for strict compliance with the health protocols.
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Coronavirus death toll in Iran about to hit 63,000
Apr 04, 2021 01:01Iran’s death toll from the coronavirus has reached close to 63,000 as the number of new infected cases and hospital admissions have begun to rise, the Health Ministry said Saturday.
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Riot police deployed for a 2nd evening in Brussels park
Apr 03, 2021 05:46Riot police are deployed to a Brussels city park for a second evening, but are faced with much fewer people. Police on horseback and using water cannon charged a crowd of up to 2,000 people gathered in a Brussels park on Thursday for a fake concert announced on social media as an April Fool's Day prank.
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Why indoor spaces are still prime COVID hotspots
Apr 02, 2021 09:39Risks shoot up when virus particles accumulate in buildings, but it’s not clear how best to improve ventilation.