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Protecting refugees from COVID-19 a 'global responsibility', says Jordan's king

The world has a "global responsibility" to safeguard the health of refugees from COVID-19, Jordan's King Abdullah told a virtual meeting of leaders on Thursday after his country became one of the ... Read More

COVID-19 is spreading again — how serious is it and what are the symptoms?

Stratus and Nimbus have similar symptoms to previous variants including a fever, cough and runny nose, but the Nimbus variant has one distinct symptom: a ‘razor blade’ sore throat. These two variants ... Read More

Greener PPE: Inventors tackle COVID-19 plastic waste mountain

From surgical masks and gloves to disposable hospital gowns and aprons, the COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mountain of plastic medical waste that is polluting the land and sea – alarming doctors and ... Read More

Want a stronger world after COVID-19? Choose more women leaders

Countries must put more women into leadership roles to build a stronger post-pandemic world, a top U.N. official said on Monday as data showed women could be waiting more than a century to see ... Read More

COVID-19 vaccine a 'moral moment' for humanity, conference hears

The emergence of a COVID-19 vaccine looks set to be a "moral moment" in human history when global leaders can level the playing field or deepen inequalities exposed by the pandemic, charity and ... Read More

We’re Even Less Prepared For the Next Pandemic After COVID-19, Expert Warns

Michael Osterholm, left, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, right, at a briefing during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 in St. Paul, Minn. Michael Osterholm, left, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, right, ... Read More

Canada could deliver a COVID-19 vaccine to most by end of 2021, says top health official

OTTAWA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Canada has signed several agreements for potential COVID-19 vaccines and should be able to get them out to a large part of the population by the end of next year, one of ... Read More