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US jobless claims declined last week, near pandemic low

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AstraZeneca aims to file for US Covid vaccine license this fall

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AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021

LONDON - AstraZeneca said Thursday that it intends to seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of this year, offering a new timetable for the much-delayed application.The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker announced the schedule as it released second-quarter financial results, which showed that the company and its sub-licensees delivered more than 700 million doses of the vaccine to over 170 countries in the first half of this year.

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More backing for WHO to counter the pandemic across the world

In June, G7 leaders pledged more support to help low- and middle-income countries access life-saving COVID-19 vaccines. Some governments started sharing supplies, but more donations are urgently required.

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54 Australian Olympic athletes survive Covid-19 scare which could have ended their Games

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!The Australian track and field team have survived a serious Covid-19 scare at the Olympic Games in Tokyo but all members are fine and well having returned negative results.The whole team went into a brief period of isolation after three athletes came into close contact with American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks who tested positive.The quarantine period lasted approximately two hours whilst the three athletes underwent a PCR test.

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Tsunami warning lifted after 8.2 earthquake off coast of Alaska

NEW YORK - A tsunami warning and advisory issued for parts of Alaska after a large earthquake struck off the coast of the peninsula was lifted early Thursday morning.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was magnitude 8.2 and hit 56 miles (91 kilometers) east southeast of Perryville, Alaska at about 8:15 p.m.

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Return to office from September anticipated as measures ease - Ryan

Minister for Transport, Climate Action and Communications Eamon Ryan has said he expects that many workers will return to the office from September, as a further easing of Covid-19 restrictions are considered.

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New covid variant concerns raised as travel restrictions eased for EU and US travellers

Covid variant to "run rampant" through the country by further easing restrictions for EU and US travellers, Labour has claimed. Scotland and England is to allow people visiting from the US and the EU who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus to enter without the need to quarantine.

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Covid in Scotland LIVE as Scottish Government announces end to quarantine for fully jabbed US and EU travellers

Scottish Government has announced fully vaccinated travellers from the USA and EU will not have to quarantine on arrival in Scotland. The announcement comes just hours after the UK Government issued similar guidance.

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Stormont ministers to consider easing international travel restrictions

Stormont ministers will consider a range of proposed relaxations to Covid-19 rules on international travel later today.

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Fully vaccinated Canadians excluded from new U.K. quarantine exception rules

England and Scotland.The United Kingdom countries announced Wednesday that travellers who were fully vaccinated in the United States or Europe will not have to quarantine upon arrival.The changes are set to go in place at 4 a.m.

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Top IT companies making covid vaccines mandatory for on-campus employees

Google and Facebook Inc said on Wednesday all U.S. employees must get vaccinated to step into offices. Google is also planning to expand its vaccination drive to other regions in the coming months.

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Twitter closes re-opened US office as third covid wave fear looms large

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2 US Navy members have died from COVID-19 in past week

MAY 31: A member of the Honor Guard stands with the peaked cap of the US Navy during a Memorial Day ceremony in the Fort Knox Main Post Cemetery on May 31, 2021 in Fort Knox, Kentucky. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and shipmate MA1 Hillman.

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This US city is offering 100 dollars to get residents vaccinated against covid

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COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads throughout the United States fuelling a surge in new infections.

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IRS says another 1.5M will receive unemployment compensation refunds

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Interal Revenue Service says that another 1.5 million taxpayers will soon be receiving refunds as it continues to adjust 2020 unemployment compensation because of the American Rescue Plan.Refunds by direct deposit will begin July 28 and refunds by paper check will begin July 30. This is the fourth round of refunds related to the unemployment compensation exclusion provision.

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States send mixed signals on COVID-19 mask recommendations

After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced yesterday new guidance suggesting mask use for vaccinated Americans in areas with high COVID-19 transmission, several states have signaled they will either follow or ignore the agency's recommendations — the latest sign the pandemic has become a political issue in the United States.

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England to allow unquarantined travel from US and EU if vaccinated

People fully vaccinated in the United States and European Union - except France - will be allowed to travel to England without having to quarantine on arrival, the UK government announced today.

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COVID-19 Scan for Jul 28, 2021

COVID-19 reduced lifespan by up to 9 years in parts of the United States, per a new "mean unfulfilled lifespan" (MUL) metric, according to a study published yesterday in PLOS One.The MUL is a new indicator of the impact of mortality

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England scraps COVID-19 quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers from US, EU

British Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced on Wednesday that travellers to the country from the U.S. and the European Union who are fully-vaccinated would be allowed to enter the country without needing to quarantine effective as of Aug.

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Mental illness tied to higher risk of COVID hospital care, death

Two new JAMA Psychiatry meta-analyses link mental illness with COVID-19 death, with one also finding an association with hospitalization.

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US records more than 70,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 462 deaths

LOS ANGELES - The delta coronavirus variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States with more than 70,000 new COVID cases reported in a single day Tuesday.According to the latest data reported Wednesday by Johns Hopkins University, there were 70,740 new cases on Tuesday and 462 deaths.

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US announces $25 million aid to support India's COVID vaccination process

United States on Wednesday announced USD 25 million assistance to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts across India.

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Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining

LONDON - Fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and much of Europe will soon be able to visit England without having to quarantine.The British government made the announcement on Wednesday, which will go into effect on Aug. 2.

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President Biden delivering remarks on importance of American manufacturing

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden will be trying to connect with blue-collar workers Wednesday when he travels to a truck factory in Pennsylvania to advocate for government investments and clean energy as ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.The Democrat will tour the Lehigh Valley operations facility for Mack Trucks, a chance to touch base with the plant's 2,500 workers, a majority of whom are unionized.

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Canada’s Ellie Black withdraws from Olympic gymnastics all-around competition

Tokyo Olympics, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Wednesday morning.In a press release, the COC and Gymnastics Canada said that the 25-year-old from Halifax had suffered an injury and was unable to compete in Thursday’s event.“We have the unfortunate news of sharing that Ellie sprained her ankle during Tuesday’s training session and has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the all-around event,” said COC Chief Sport Officer Eric Myles.

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Hobby Lobby ordered to forfeit ancient artifact bought for $1.6M to US

NEW YORK - U.S. craft store Hobby Lobby was ordered this week to forfeit a rare, ancient artifact it purchased from an international auction house for $1.6 million in 2014 after it was discovered that the sale had occurred under "a false provenance," the Department of Justice announced. The artifact, known as the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, was illegally transported to the U.S.

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COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area

again wear face masks indoors if they are in an area where the novel coronavirus is surging.The highly transmissible delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans are fueling the surge, the CDC said.

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USA Gymnastics' Simone Biles withdraws from all-around competition to focus on mental health

TOKYO, JAPAN - JULY 27: Simone Biles of Team United States looks on during the Women's Team Final on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Ariake Gymnastics Centre on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.(Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images) TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title.The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday’s all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Simone Biles withdrew from Olympics gymnastics final to protect team, selfUSA Gymnastics said in a statement on Wednesday that the 24-year-old is opting to not compete.

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Study finds only half of US households donate to charity

LOS ANGELES - For the first time in nearly two decades, only half of U.S. households donated to a charity, according to a study released Tuesday.

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Mask mandate returns for high-risk parts of the US

People vaccinated against Covid-19 in high-risk parts of the United States should resume wearing masks indoors, the country's top health authority has said.

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US billionaire bets on single booster shot for all covid vaccines

Covid-19 vaccine candidate that he sees as having potential as a universal booster of other pandemic shots.

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Cyber attacks: Biden warns of growing threats in 1st visit with US intelligence community

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) - President Joe Biden used his first visit with rank-and-file members of the U.S.

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Inside Simone Biles’ mental health: Anatomy of an Olympics breakdown

announced Tuesday that she was withdrawing from the team competition following a “stunning breakdown” at the 2020 Olympic Games, citing mental health issues — and not an injury — that were exacerbated by the pressure to be “head star” at the Tokyo Games.After her unexpected departure, the USA women’s gymnastics team ended up taking home the silver medal without 24-year-old Biles, a four-time Olympic gold medalist.After a fraught performance at Tokyo prelims on Monday, Biles already seemed to be hinting at a struggle.

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CDC recommends fully vaccinated Americans wear masks indoors

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance, advising that all fully vaccinated Americans wear masks in areas experiencing surging numbers of COVID-19 infections. Erica Vella reports.

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Biden: COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all federal workers 'under consideration'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden says that requiring all federal workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus is "under consideration," as the more infectious Delta variant surges across the United States and a significant chunk of Americans still refuse the shot.Speaking Tuesday after delivering remarks at the office of the Director of National Intelligence, Biden affirmed that his administration was considering the possibility in response to a reporter’s question.RELATED: DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandatesHis comments come the day after the Department of Veterans Affairs became the first federal agency to require its healthcare workers receive the coronavirus vaccine.AdvertisementEarlier Tuesday, White

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Amid Delta, CDC strengthens COVID-19 mask guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today strengthened mask recommendations once again, suggesting even vaccinated people in areas seeing high virus activity should resume wearing masks indoors.

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Biden admin to continue COVID-19 vaccine push as CDC alters mask guidance

White House press secretary Jen Psaki defended previous pushes by the Biden administration to either get vaccinated for COVID-19 or wear a mask and said they would continue to stress for Americans to get a dose.

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CDC reports two outbreaks of pan-resistant Candida auris

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified two independent outbreaks of pan-resistant strains of the deadly yeast Candida auris, according to last week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

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US COVID prevalence likely 60% higher than reported, experts say

University of Washington at Seattle researchers estimate that 60% of US COVID-19 cases have gone unreported due to biases in test data and delayed reporting, according to a modeling study yesterday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Walmart, the largest U.S. private employer, will pay 100% of college tuition and books for associates through its Live Better U (LBU) education program.Starting on Aug.

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The CDC Is Making a Big Announcement About Fully Vaccinated Americans Amid Spread of Coronavirus Delta Variant

There is about to be a major update to protocol amid the pandemic.

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US COVID prevalence likely 60% higher than reported

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Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine supply outside United States to slow down

Moderna said on Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing partners outside the United States are facing delays due to laboratory testing operations that have occurred in the past few days, slowing the supply of the shot to these markets.

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Drug compounding helped address drug gaps during COVID

As drug demand surged during the early months of the pandemic, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published temporary guidelines to free up a pharmaceutical drug source that seemed much more domestic: drug compounders, or specific pharmacies and outsourcing facilities that make specialized drug formulations.

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Simone Biles, U.S. gymnast, out of Olympics team gymnastics competition

July 27, 2021USA Gymnastics confirmed in a statement that Biles withdrew because of a “medical issue” and said that she would be assessed daily to determine whether she can participate in future competitions.Official statement: "Simone Biles has withdrawn from the team final competition due to a medical issue. She will be assessed daily to determine medical clearance for future competitions."Thinking of you, Simone! pic.twitter.com/QA1GYHwWTv— USA Gymnastics (@USAGym) July 27, 2021The International Gymnastics Federation confirmed she would play no further part in the team event, but said she would still receive a medal if the heavily favoured U.S.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0