AFRICA’S COVID-19 INFECTIONS REACH 8.46 MLN: AFRICA CDC

Sun 24 October 2021: According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in Africa had reached 8,464,280 as of Sunday afternoon. The African Union’s (AU) specialized healthcare organization, the Africa CDC, said that 216,830 people have died as a result of the pandemic across the […]

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UNVACCINATED COULD FACE NEW LOCKDOWN IN AUSTRIA, CHANCELLOR WARNS

Sun 24 October 2021: If the number of coronavirus cases in Austria continues to climb, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg has warned that unvaccinated people may face further lockdown restrictions. The announcement came during a Friday evening meeting between Schallenberg and state leaders to discuss how to deal with rapidly rising case numbers. “The pandemic is not […]

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LIFE EXPECTANCY IN INDIA DROPPED BY 2 YEARS DUE TO COVID-19: STUDY

Sat 23 October 2021: The COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the lives of people worldwide, has also caused a drop in the life expectancy in India by almost two years, a statistical analysis by scientists of the city-based International Institute for Population Studies (IIPS) has revealed. The analytical report, which points out the drop in […]

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BEIJING OFFERING COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS AHEAD OF OLYMPICS

Fri 22 October 2021: Authorities in China have begun administering booster vaccinations against the deadly coronavirus disease in Beijing and neighboring areas, according to local media reports. This comes four months before the capital city hosts the Winter Olympics. Those who are 18 or older, have had two doses of Chinese vaccinations, and are in […]

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US CALLS ON WTO FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY WAIVER TO BOOST VACCINE MANUFACTURING

Fri 22 October 2021: White House Calls On WTO For Intellectual Property Waiver To Boost Vaccine Manufacturing The White House is urging all members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to back the US initiative for an intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines in order to boost production in the face of the ongoing coronavirus […]

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TRUDEAU UNVEILS CANADA’S COVID VACCINE PASSPORT FOR TRAVEL

Thu 21 October 2021: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the development of a standardised COVID-19 vaccine passport to make it easier for Canadians to travel overseas. The digital document, which was shown on Thursday, will include a QR code that can be scanned at airports, train stations, and other entrance points. “As Canadians look to […]

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