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Australia's virus cluster expands further as masks made compulsory

World 5 years ago

Australia's virus cluster expands further as masks made compulsory

The New South Wales outbreak, which began around mid-December at Sydney's Northern Beaches, now totals 148. There are also smaller clusters in Sydney's west and south, which authorities fear could rise in coming days.

Bangkok to close schools for two weeks as number of COVID-19 cases rise

SE Asia 5 years ago

Bangkok to close schools for two weeks as number of COVID-19 cases rise

Thailand confirmed 279 new coronavirus cases on Friday, with the majority of them linked to a cluster among migrant workers in Samut Sakhon province south of Bangkok, and another cluster linked to illegal gambling dens that started in the eastern province of Rayong.

World ushers in New Year in shadow of pandemic

World 5 years ago

World ushers in New Year in shadow of pandemic

After a grinding year that has seen at least 1.7 million people die from COVID-19, fresh waves of infection have sparked renewed lockdowns and forced would-be revelers to extend their 2020 tradition of watching events from the sofa.

Unpad, Bio Farma team up in two COVID-19 candidate vaccines research

National 5 years ago

Unpad, Bio Farma team up in two COVID-19 candidate vaccines research

The research is expected to be complete in three years.

Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective, seeks approval in China

World 5 years ago

Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective, seeks approval in China

The efficacy rate, based on an interim analysis of Phase III clinical trials, is lower than 86% rate for the same vaccine announced by the United Arab Emirates on Dec. 9, based on preliminary data from trials there.

France considering extending virus curfews

World 5 years ago

France considering extending virus curfews

The government has for the moment ruled out a return to a full lockdown, either nationally or at the local level, he added.

Iran launches trial of own COVID-19 vaccine: state TV

World 5 years ago

Iran launches trial of own COVID-19 vaccine: state TV

The novel coronavirus has killed nearly 55,000 out of more than 1.2 million people infected in Iran, according to health ministry data.

UK COVID-19 cases surge as new strain spreads across world

World 5 years ago

UK COVID-19 cases surge as new strain spreads across world

Nations around the world are struggling with surges in infections that have pushed the global case total close to 81 million and killed more than 1.78 million.

Study says Britain must vaccinate two million a week to prevent a third COVID-19 wave

World 5 years ago

Study says Britain must vaccinate two million a week to prevent a third COVID-19 wave

The UK has had more than 71,000 deaths from the coronavirus and has recorded over 2.3 million cases of COVID-19 infections as of late Monday, according to a Reuters tally.

S.Korea sets $8.5 b package to fight new coronavirus wave: Ministry

World 5 years ago

S.Korea sets $8.5 b package to fight new coronavirus wave: Ministry

Of the total package, 5.6 trillion won will be used to fund cash handouts to coronavirus-struck small businesses, temporary or freelance workers and taxi drivers affected by the prolonged pandemic, the finance ministry said.

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