S.Africa gets $750 mln World Bank loan to bolster COVID recovery effort
< 1 min read Cape Town (Reuters) – The World Bank has approved a loan of $750 million to South Africa linked to COVID-19,
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Health
Dozens of firms to make cheap version of Merck COVID pill for poorer nations
2 mins read Brussels (Reuters) – A U.N.-backed agency has struck a deal for nearly 30 generic drugmakers to make low-cost versions of
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India’s expert panel advises full approval for Covishield, Covaxin
< 1 min read New Delhi (Reuters) – The Indian drug regulator’s subject expert committee on Wednesday recommended full approval for Covishield and Covaxin,
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Israel sticks with 4th vaccine shot, sees Omicron waning in a week
2 mins read Tel Aviv (Reuters) – Israel will continue to offer a fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot despite preliminary findings that it is
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India’s Gennova working on Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine – source
< 1 min read New Delhi (Reuters) – India’s Gennova Biopharmaceuticals is working on an Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate that could be ready in
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Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
4 mins read Boston (AP) – Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t
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Conspiracy theorists lack critical thinking skills: New study
3 mins read by John Elder Teaching analytical thinking can reduce or protect against the adoption of conspiracy theories. The more people believe
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Indonesia survey finds 85% of population have COVID-19 antibodies
2 mins read Jakarta (Reuters) – More than 85% of Indonesia’s population has antibodies against COVID-19, a government-commissioned survey showed, but epidemiologists warned
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Hair loss treatment for votes? S.Korea’s hairy debate
2 mins read Seoul (Reuters) – South Korea’s ruling party presidential candidate ignited a debate this week after he proposed allowing public healthcare
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U.S. court revives lawsuit against Pfizer, others on Iraq terrorism funding claims
< 1 min read Washington (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday revived a lawsuit against AstraZeneca Plc (AZN.L), Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and
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