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Some Rich People Are Counting Their Antibodies Like Calories

2021-09-18 09:00:07 UTC

Medical concierge services are offering coronavirus antibody tests as a perk, despite caveats about their usefulness.
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Coronavirus Cases Surge in the Americas

2021-09-16 09:56:41 UTC

New reported cases in the Western Hemisphere have risen by 20 percent in the past week, driven by North America, the W.H.O. said. Heres the latest. Read more at New York Times

Some Rich People Are Counting Their Antibodies Like Calories

2021-09-18 09:00:06 UTC

Medical concierge services are offering coronavirus antibody tests as a perk, despite caveats about their usefulness.
Read more at New York Times

Live Updates: Californians Vote to Keep Newsom as Governor

2021-09-15 10:00:50 UTC

In a costly recall election dominated by the politics of the coronavirus response, about two-thirds of voters said that the Democrat Gavin Newsom should remain in office. Read more at New York Times

Hamilton Cancels Atlanta Performance Over Covid Concerns

2021-09-16 17:42:19 UTC

After some members of a touring company tested positive for the coronavirus, Wednesday nights show did not go on.
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States sound alarm over Covid outbreaks among school kids

2021-09-15 20:11:33 UTC

As school districts across the country reopen, some state officials are voicing concern about the vulnerability of children as the highly contagious coronavirus Delta variant takes aim at the unvaccinated. Read more at CNN

Moderna's vaccine is the most effective, but Pfizer and J&J also protect well, CDC-led study says

2021-09-17 17:00:23 UTC

A head-to-head study of all three authorized coronavirus vaccines in the United States finds the Moderna vaccine is slightly more effective than Pfizer's in real-life use in keeping people out of the hospital, and Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine comes in Read more at CNN

India reports 30773 coronavirus cases - Reuters India

2021-09-19 07:51:00 UTC

India reported 30,773 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, the federal health ministry said on Sunday, taking its COVID-19 tally to 33.4 million cases. Read more at Reuters

Coronavirus: plans to end free rapid tests in England reckless

2021-09-17 13:39:27 UTC

Mayors, teaching unions and health chiefs say decision will speed up spread of virus and deepen health inequalities

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Englands coronavirus testing strategy has been been crit Read more at The Guardian

Sajid Javid promises health shake-up to fight disease of disparity

2021-09-17 05:00:36 UTC

Minister says levelling up efforts will start with redressing imbalance in healthcare services

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Sajid Javid has pledged a new approach to public health to tackle the disea Read more at The Guardian

England care homes may be forced to close as Covid jab deadline looms

2021-09-16 10:49:56 UTC

Government has ruled care staff must be fully vaccinated with Thursday last day for first jab

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Care homes may be forced to close and thousands of staff risk losing their jobs Read more at The Guardian

Wales to require NHS Covid passes to attend nightclubs and events

2021-09-17 11:00:43 UTC

Enforcement of mask rules on public transport to be stepped up as coronavirus cases rise

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People will have to show an NHS Covid pass to enter nightclubs and attend many event Read more at The Guardian

Covid levels rising among schoolchildren in England, data shows

2021-09-17 15:35:11 UTC

ONS figures also reveal one in 45 people in Scotland had virus in week ending 11 September

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Coronavirus infection levels have risen in schoolchildren in England, data has rev Read more at The Guardian

U.S. Army says soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could be dismissed - Reuters

2021-09-15 08:25:00 UTC

American army officers who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus could be suspended from their duties and possibly discharged, the U.S. Army said on Tuesday. Read more at Reuters

Britain records 32651 new COVID cases, 178 deaths on Friday - Reuters UK

2021-09-17 15:07:00 UTC

Britain recorded 32,651 new cases on Friday and a further 178 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test, government data showed.
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Lions, tigers recovering after COVID infection at Washington's National Zoo - Reuters

2021-09-17 21:31:00 UTC

Big cats at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington are on the mend after all of them caught the coronavirus last week.
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Australia reports 1607 COVID-19 cases as states learn to live with virus - Reuters UK

2021-09-19 06:01:00 UTC

Australia reported 1,607 new coronavirus cases on Sunday as states and territories gradually shift from trying to eliminate outbreaks to living with the virus. Read more at Reuters

China reports 73 new coronavirus cases for Sept 14 vs 92 day earlier - Reuters

2021-09-15 01:08:00 UTC

China reported on Wednesday 73 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for Sept. 14, compared with 92 a day earlier, according to the National Health Commission. Read more at Reuters

China has fully vaccinated 91% of students aged 12-17 against COVID -state media - Reuters

2021-09-15 12:05:00 UTC

China has fully vaccinated 91% of students aged 12-17 against the coronavirus, state television reported on Wednesday, although authorities said schools need to be vigilant. Read more at Reuters

U.S. Army says soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine could be dismissed - Reuters.com

2021-09-15 08:14:00 UTC

American army officers who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus could be suspended from their duties and possibly discharged, the U.S. Army said on Tuesday. Read more at Reuters

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