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"More than a decade of hard-earned gains in routine childhood immunization have been eroded," says a new report from the UN's children's agency, UNICEF, adding that getting back on track "will be challenging."

"More than a decade of hard-earned gains in routine childhood immunization have been eroded," says a new report from the UN's children's agency, UNICEF, adding that getting back on track "will be challenging."

World

67 million children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF

Some 67 million children partially or fully missed routine vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021 because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by...

AFPApril 19, 2023

Qatar's 80,000 capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium will host 10 World Cup matches, including the final on December 18

Qatar's 80,000 capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium will host 10 World Cup matches, including the final on December 18

Sports

Qatar says World Cup fans do not need Covid vaccination

Coronavirus vaccinations will not be mandatory for the million-plus fans going to the World Cup in Qatar this year, the Gulf state said.

AFPSeptember 29, 2022

World races to contain Delta variant, US steps up anti-virus plan

World races to contain Delta variant, US steps up anti-virus plan

Life

Data suggests more people are turning back to COVID-19 testing

A motivation for many to seek testing in greater numbers within the U.K. is because they believe cases are on the rise again.

Dr. Tim SandleAugust 15, 2022

Tech & Science

Research: COVID-19 vaccines are effective across all weight ranges

To best gauge vaccine effectiveness, the risk of severe disease in vaccinated versus non-vaccinated people was compared at least 14 days after a second...

Dr. Tim SandleJuly 1, 2022

With pandemic work-from-home arrangements coming to an end, Nature the Husky, like many dogs in Canada, goes with his owner Bill Dicke to the office

With pandemic work-from-home arrangements coming to an end, Nature the Husky, like many dogs in Canada, goes with his owner Bill Dicke to the office

Tech & Science

Success in detecting coronavirus in crowds using sniffer dogs

Dogs can detect if someone is infected with coronavirus to 92 percent accuracy.

Dr. Tim SandleMay 25, 2022

Business

Airbnb stops booking stays in China: source

Home rental service Airbnb is shutting down its business in China as a pandemic lockdown shows no sign of ending there.

AFPMay 24, 2022

China is rolling out fresh measures to help its ailing economy, which has been hit by coronavirus restrictions

China is rolling out fresh measures to help its ailing economy, which has been hit by coronavirus restrictions

Business

China offers bonds, tax breaks as new medicine for ailing economy

China is the last major economy bolted to a zero-Covid strategy of mass testing and tough lockdowns to stamp out infections.

AFPMay 24, 2022

Passengers are returning to public transport in London but its operator says it is struggling due to pandemic losses

Passengers are returning to public transport in London but its operator says it is struggling due to pandemic losses

Tech & Science

Reviewing the pandemic: Air was always the biggest risk factor

The surface risk from the coronavirus was very low in comparison with the risk of infection from air transmission, new research reveals.

Dr. Tim SandleMay 1, 2022

The WHO chief urged people to get vaccinated and continue wearing masks, especially in crowded indoor spaces

The WHO chief urged people to get vaccinated and continue wearing masks, especially in crowded indoor spaces

Life

WHO experts insist Covid still a global emergency

The WHO's emergency committee on Covid-19 on Wednesday unanimously affirmed that the virus remains a major public health danger

AFPApril 13, 2022

Beijing's zero-Covid strategy has come under strain since March as over 100,000 cases in Shanghai have seen its 25 million inhabitants locked down in phases, inciting complaints of food shortages and clashes with health workers

Beijing's zero-Covid strategy has come under strain since March as over 100,000 cases in Shanghai have seen its 25 million inhabitants locked down in phases, inciting complaints of food shortages and clashes with health workers

Life

China slams US virus ‘accusations’ as Shanghai lockdown drags on

China blasted the United States for making "groundless accusations" about its Covid-19 policy.

AFPApril 10, 2022

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