Coronavirus Updates
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WHO warns global rise in COVID cases is ‘tip of the iceberg’
Figures showing a global rise in COVID-19 cases could herald a much bigger problem as some countries also report a drop in testing rates, the WHO sai…
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Germany reports record COVID-19 incidence before easing curbs
Germany reported a record high seven-day incidence of the coronavirus on Tuesday, just days before the planned easing of restrictions. The Robert Koc…
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China daily local COVID cases hit two-year high of over 1,500
Mainland China reported more than 1,500 new local COVID-19 infections on Saturday, the most since the initial nationwide outbreak at the start of 202…
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China approves five COVID-19 antigen kits for self-testing – CCTV
China has granted approval to five COVID-19 antigen kits made by local companies to be used for self-testing, state broadcaster CCTV said on Saturday…
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Only 23% vaccinated against COVID in the Savanna Region – Health Director
Some 23 percent of the target population of the Savanna Region have been vaccinated against COVID-19. This was disclosed by the Savanna Regional Heal…
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Kenya officially lifts all COVID restrictions, including travelers’ negative test
Kenya lifted its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Friday, including a ban on large indoor gatherings such as religious services and a requirement t…
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Africa CDC has MOU with Pfizer for supplies of COVID-19 pill
Africa’s top public health agency has agreed a memorandum of understanding with Pfizer to bring supplies of the pharmaceutical firm’s Paxlovid antivi…
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[COVID Effect] New study shows COVID-19 patients likely to suffer brain shrinkage, memory loss
COVID-19 can cause the brain to shrink, reduce grey matter in the regions that control emotion and memory, and damage areas that control the sense of…
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Hong Kong urges calm as residents fret over COVID measures
Any decision to impose a COVID-19 lockdown in Hong Kong will take into account the global financial hub’s status and ensure basic needs, the governme…
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Ugandans to face jail terms, fines for refusing COVID jab under new law
Uganda plans to impose fines on people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and those who fail to pay could be sent to prison under a new pub…