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Argentina to go into total lockdown as Covid cases soar

Argentina will go into total lockdown for nine days as it grapples with the worst phase yet of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Alberto Fernandez said.

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EU deal on Covid pass paves way for summer travel

The European Parliament and European Union member states have reached a deal paving the way for a Covid-19 certificate that will help open up travel in Europe for the key summer season.

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Matt Hancock announces trial of covid booster-jab to fight winter variants in world-first

Covid-19 and its variants. Seven existing vaccines are to be tested in the Cov-Boost trial to see which jabs could be used in any forthcoming autumn vaccination programme.

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Malawi burns nearly 20,000 expired Covid-19 vaccines despite assurances on shelf life

Malawi has destroyed 19,610 doses of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines that expired 18 days after arriving, despite assurances from the African Union (AU) and World Health Organization (WHO) that the vaccines were safe until mid-July.

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Biden commits to sharing 80M COVID-19 vaccine doses with world in coming weeks

Joe Biden will announce Monday that the U.S. will share an additional 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines with the world in the coming six weeks, the White House said.The doses would come from existing U.S.

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Cyclone makes landfall in Covid-stricken India

A major cyclone packing ferocious winds and threatening a destructive storm has made landfall in western India, disrupting the country's response to its devastating Covid-19 outbreak.

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Brazil struggling to vaccinate as Covid toll spirals

Four months into a Covid-19 vaccination campaign marred by shortages and delays, hard-hit Brazil is still struggling to find enough doses, as political and diplomatic blunders prolong its pandemic nightmare.

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The pandemic surge at home is threatening an Indian vaccinemaker’s bid to protect the world

The 20-hectare original campus of the Serum Institute of India (above) now abuts its equally large biotech park, which has vastly expanded the company’s vaccine production capabilities. By Jon CohenReporting for this story was supported by the Pulitzer Center.PUNE, INDIA—In a world of have and have-nots, Adar Poonawalla is most decidedly a have, with both abundant personal wealth and a corner on what promises to be a massive supply of one of the world’s most desperately sought commodities: COVID-19 vaccines.

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World ignored warnings, Covid-19 pandemic could have been prevented: Report

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Thousands pray at Portugal's Fatima shrine for world without Covid-19

coronavirus pandemic made her trip more important than ever.Standing in circles marked to maintain social distancing, Emilia joined about 7,500 other faithful at a massive outdoor venue on Wednesday evening at the Fatima Sanctuary to mark the first of three reported visions of the Virgin Mary, also known as Our Lady, more than 100 years ago.Like many others, Emilia came to Fatima with her sister and daughter with one main purpose: to pray for an end to the pandemic still ravaging the world and a return to normality."More than ever we must ask Our Lady to help us, to free us from this great pandemic we are experiencing and from the diseases we have," she told Reuters as she waited patiently for the candlelight procession to start, the

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Disney World to reduce social distancing requirements in select areas of theme parks

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World has announced plans to relax physical distancing measures in select areas of its theme parks.

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226 alligators removed from Disney World since toddler’s death 5 years ago

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Wildlife trappers have captured and removed at least 226 nuisance alligators from Walt Disney World property since a toddler was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort nearly five years ago, state records show.

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India reports nearly 370,000 further Covid cases

India, suffering from one of the worst Covid-19 outbreaks in the world, reported nearly 370,000 fresh infections and more than 3,700 new deaths today.

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EU did not renew AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine order for after June - Commissioner

European Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton said on Sunday the European Commission did not renew its order for AstraZeneca vaccines against Covid-19 for after June.

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Real-world studies detail high Pfizer COVID vaccine protection

Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine were highly effective in preventing coronavirus-related infections and severe outcomes, according to two new studies from Israel and one from the United States.

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India’s ‘explosive’ COVID-19 wave threatens country and world: opposition leader

India‘s main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi warned on Friday that unless the deadly second COVID-19 wave sweeping the country was brought under control it would decimate India as well as threaten the rest of the world.In a letter, Gandhi implored Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prepare for another national lockdown, accelerate a country-wide vaccination program and scientifically track the virus and its mutations.Gandhi said the world‘s second-most populous nation had a responsibility in “a globalized and interconnected world” to stop the “explosive” growth of COVID-19 within its borders.

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Covid threatens Everest climbing comeback plans

More than 30 sick climbers have been evacuated from the foot of Mount Everest, raising fears that coronavirus may scupper a hoped-for bumper season on the world's highest mountain.

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India records 1.5m new Covid-19 cases in a week

India reported another record daily rise in coronavirus cases, bringing total new cases for the week to 1.57 million, as the country's vaccination rate falls dramatically due to a lack of supplies and transport problems.

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World mulls next step after U.S. supports waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents

COVID-9 vaccines that many hope will help poorer countries get more doses and speed the end of the pandemic.The move to support waiving intellectual property protections on vaccines under World Trade Organization rules marked a dramatic shift for the United States, which had previously lined up with many other developed nations opposed to the idea floated by India and South Africa.Attention is set to turn to those richer nations, notably in the European Union, to see whether they will come on board. A key hurdle: Any decision at the WTO, a Geneva-based trade body, has to be by consensus — meaning that any single country could hold up any waiver.

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World mulls next step as US backs IP waiver on vaccines

GENEVA – Activists cheered, Big Pharma complained and government leaders assessed next steps on Thursday after the Biden administration’s blockbuster move to support an easing of patent and other protections on COVID-19 vaccines that many hope will help poorer countries get more doses and speed the end of the pandemic.

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Mystery Covid case sees return of masks, social distancing in Sydney

Australian officials reinstated social distancing measures in Sydney as New Zealand partially suspended the "travel bubble" between the two countries, amid fears a case involving the variant first detected in India could lead to a significant outbreak.

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Disney World to phase out temperature screenings at theme parks

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney World will phase at temperature screenings at the theme parks, according to its website.

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US announces support for Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver

US President Joe Biden's administration has announced its support for a global waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines, and will negotiate the terms at the World Trade Organization.

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Indian G7 delegation self-isolating over Covid cases

India's entire delegation to a G7 foreign ministers' meeting in London is self isolating after two members tested positive for Covid-19, a British government official has said.

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Australia's NSW reports first Covid case since March

Australia's most populous state has reported its first locally acquired Covid-19 case in more than a month and health authorities are working to trace the source of the infection.

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Moderna to deliver covid-19 vaccine to hard-hit developing world

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India's Covid-19 cases near 20m mark

India on has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for a 12th straight day to take its overall caseload to just short of 20 million, as scientists predicted a peak in infections in the coming days.

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US to begin world trade talks to more widely distribute COVID-19 vaccine

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Covid vaccinations for UK secondary school pupils 'from September'

In the UK secondary school pupils will reportedly be offered Covid-19 vaccinations from September under plans being developed by the NHS.

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Six Tokyo Olympic torch staffers diagnosed with Covid-19

Six people who helped with Japan's Olympic Torch relay were diagnosed with Covid-19, bringing the total number of participants in the event who got the coronavirus to eight, organisers said.

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WHO warns of Covid-19 peaks in South America

The World Health Organization has warned that South America, especially Brazil, has been suffering complicated and severe Covid-19 crisis.

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India posts new record daily rise in Covid-19 cases

India posted a record daily rise of 401,993 new coronavirus cases today as the country opened up its mega vaccination drive to all adults, although several states warned of acute vaccine shortages.

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US aid arrives in India as Covid cases hit new record

The first US emergency aid to India has arrived as the country battles a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases which has overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.

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Moderna aims to supply up to 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to world in 2022

Moderna said on Thursday it is boosting manufacturing capacity for its COVID-19 vaccine and expects to make up to 3 billion doses in 2022, more than twice its previous forecast.It also said it is increasing its expectations for 2021 vaccine production to between 800 million and 1 billion shots, raising the bottom of its range from 700 million.The final number of inoculations will depend on how many are lower-dose formulations for boosters and immunizations for children. Moderna shots currently deploy 100 micrograms of vaccine substance but some future shots may use only 50 micrograms.

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Data reveal fewer real-world COVID vaccine side effects

A new real-world study finds fewer side effects after vaccination with the Pfizer/BioNTech and the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines than reported in phase 3 clinical trials, while another paper notes some instances of facial paralysis after receipt of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine but no increased risk.

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Covid death toll in India passes 200,000

India's coronavirus death toll has crossed 200,000 as a relentless wave of new cases swamped hospitals, while US President Joe Biden hailed America's "stunning" progress in its fight against the pandemic.

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A sneak peek behind the world’s largest White Castle in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. – The world’s largest free-standing White Castle gave a sneak peek behind the castle walls as preparations are underway for its grand opening.

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Foreign aid arrives in India as Covid cases surge

The first emergency medical supplies trickled into India as part of a global campaign to stem a catastrophic wave in the latest pandemic hotspot, with the United States also pledging to export millions of AstraZeneca vaccines.

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Real-world studies find COVID vaccines cut infection, hospitalization

Three new real-world UK studies highlight the effectiveness of one or two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech or AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines in preventing both symptomatic and asymptomatic infections and related hospitalizations, with one study showing an effectiveness above 90% for only one dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

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U.S. to share 60M AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world

AstraZeneca once the COVID-19 vaccine clear federal safety reviews, the White House told The Associated Press on Monday, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months.The move greatly expands on the Biden administration’s action last month to share about 4 million doses of the vaccine with Mexico and Canada. The AstraZeneca vaccine is widely in use around the world but not yet authorized by the U.S.

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US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review

WASHINGTON - The U.S. will begin sharing its entire pipeline of vaccines from AstraZeneca once the COVID-19 vaccine clear federal safety reviews, the White House told The Associated Press on Monday, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months.The move greatly expands on the Biden administration's action last month to share about 4 million doses of the vaccine with Mexico and Canada.

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2000trees Festival postponed to 2022 due to travel concerns and lack of COVID cancellation insurance

coronavirus pandemic.The Cotswolds festival, which was cancelled last year due to the global health crisis, had been hoping to stage its 2021 event in July, with the likes of Jimmy Eat World, Dinosaur Pile-Up and Creeper all booked to play.2000trees have confirmed this morning (April 26) that they have been forced to axe plans for their 2021 festival, citing problems with international acts travelling to the UK and a lack of UK Government-backed festival cancellation insurance as two of the key reasons for the postponement to 2022.Noting that over 20 of the bands on their 2021 line-up had ruled out travelling to the UK in time for the festival, 2000trees say they have been “forced to take the absolutely heart-breaking decision” to postpone

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Post-Covid record crowd of 78,113 for Aussie rules game

A crowd of 78,113 packed into the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for an Australian rules match between Collingwood and Essendon, the highest attendance at a sports stadium anywhere in the world since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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At least 23 dead in fire at Iraqi Covid hospital

At least 23 people died when a fire broke out in a coronavirus intensive care unit in the capital of Iraq, a country with long-dilapidated health infrastructure facing mounting Covid-19 cases.

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US pledges aid as India's Covid-19 cases surge

India has set a new global record of the most number of coronavirus infections in a day, as the United States said it was racing to send help to the country.

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India’s daily COVID-19 cases hit new world record as country faces oxygen shortages

India hit a new record globally for daily COVID-19 cases, with 346,786 new cases reported in a single day and the capital recording the equivalent of one death from COVID-19 every five minutes. It comes as hospitals are overwhelmed, with queues forming outside of people trying to get in for help, and families claiming their loved ones infected with COVID-19 died due to a lack of oxygen.

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Man who spread Covid in Spain arrested on suspicion of assault

A Mallorca man who infected 22 people with Covid-19 has been arrested on suspicion of assault for going to work and the gym despite signs he had the virus.

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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

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