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UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of COVID vaccines

UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be leading procurement and supply of COVID-19 vaccinations to ensure that all countries have safe, fast and equitable access to…

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US Covid-19 cases surpass 6 million as Midwest, schools report outbreaks

U.S. cases of the novel coronavirus surpassed 6 million on Sunday as many states in the Midwest reported increasing infections, according to a Reuters tally….

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Brussels signs first contract with AstraZeneca

The first pharmaceutical contract negotiated by the EU Commission on behalf of EU Member States entered into force Thursday following the formal signature between AstraZeneca…

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US authorises use of blood plasma treatment for Covid-19 patients

American authorities announced on Sunday an emergency authorisation for doctors to use blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients as a treatment against the disease that…

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France reports record COVID-19 cases since May lockdown as global infections rise

France reported its highest daily level of coronavirus cases since the end of a two-month lockdown period in May. The French health ministry on Sunday…

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Britain encourages at-risk groups to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine trials

Britain on Monday urged elderly people and volunteers from Black and Asian minority groups to sign up to a COVID-19 vaccine trial registry to boost…

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Germany puts most of Spain on Covid-19 quarantine list

Germany is declaring nearly all of Spain, including the tourist island of Mallorca, a coronavirus risk region following a spike in cases there, government sources…

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New guidance for protecting migrant workers during the coronavirus pandemic

As migrant workers continue to be on the front lines of the collective response to COVID-19, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and International Chamber…

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US considers barring citizens entry if they are suspected to have Covid-19

The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block US citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected…

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Royal Caribbean eyes COVID-19 testing to help restart cruises

Royal Caribbean Group (RCL.N) said on Monday testing passengers for COVID-19 was “very likely” going to be part of a new set of safety measures…

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