Sarah Tuneberg, a senior COVID-19 adviser to Colorado’s public health department and head of the agency’s containment and testing team, will step down from her…
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Severe Covid-19 variant detected in South Africa, says minister
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – A severe variant of the coronavirus has been detected in South Africa which could explain the rapid spread of a second wave…
First 50 hospitals to give Covid vaccines revealed
The first 50 English hospitals where the coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out have been announced. With the NHS gearing up for the biggest vaccination…
UK economy loses more speed in September, before new lockdown
LONDON (REUTERS) – Britain’s economy, which has struggled to maintain its recovery from its coronavirus lockdown crash, grew by a slower than expected 1.1 per…
Live-stream selling takes off in Malaysia amid Covid-19 slump
KUALA LUMPUR – Thrice weekly, Ms Nur Hanna Nazri dresses her best in her bedroom in Rawang, Selangor, as she gets ready to host her…
Doctors to weigh if Trump can leave hospital on Monday
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US President Donald Trump’s medical team will weigh whether he can leave the hospital later on Monday (Oct 5) after being admitted last…
Rebound and reflection in Wuhan as coronavirus claims a million lives
WUHAN, CHINA (AFP) – As the coronavirus claimed its millionth life, people in Wuhan expressed sadness on Monday (Sept 28) at the continuing global impact…
Virus may have infected nearly a fifth of South Africans
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) – An estimated 12 million people – nearly a fifth of the population – may have contracted coronavirus in South Africa, the Health…
More help needed for ‘long Covid’ patients, GPs warn
Greater NHS support is needed for people chronically ill for months with Covid-19 symptoms, experts have told BBC Radio 4’s File on 4. The Royal…
Coronavirus crisis shatters India's big dreams
SURAT (NYTIMES) – The hit that India’s dreams have taken from the coronavirus pandemic can be found in the hushed streets of Surat’s industrial zone.…