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Coronavirus death toll in Italy surpasses 60,000

The official death toll from Covid-19 in Italy has surpassed 60,000.

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Dogs trained to sniff out coronavirus in sweat samples

Dogs could be used in the fight against Covid-19 - by being trained to sniff out infected people.

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US sets another record for Covid cases in one day

For the third day in a row, the United States on Saturday notched a record number of coronavirus cases in 24 hours, reaching nearly 230,000 new infections, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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WHO warns Covid-19 crisis not over as vaccine roll-out starts

The World Health Organization has warned that vaccines are no magic bullet for the coronavirus crisis, as Russia started vaccinating its high-risk workers today, and other countries gear up for similar programmes.

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Russia targets high-risk workers as 70 new vaccine centres open in Moscow

Russia has begun vaccinating workers at high risk of becoming infected with Covid-19.

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Covid kills someone every nine seconds with 10,000 deaths a day

Over 1.5 million people have lost their lives due to Covid-19 with one death reported every nine seconds on average in the past week.

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WHO recommends masks indoors if ventilation poor

The World Health Organization has recommended wearing face masks when indoors with other people, if the ventilation has been deemed inadequate, in an update to its Covid-19 guidance on masks.

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How does the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine work?

A new Covid-19 vaccine from pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, working with German biotech company BioNTech, has been approved for use in the UK.

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Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine approved for use in UK

Britain has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for use and said that it will be rolled out from early next week.

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France prepares for 'widespread' Covid vaccinations in early 2021

France is aiming to launch a widespread Covid-19 vaccination campaign between April and June next year, President Emmanuel Macron has said.

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Photo of US doctor comforting elderly Covid patient goes viral

Joseph Varon, a doctor treating coronavirus patients at a Texas hospital, was working his 252nd day in a row when he spotted a distraught elderly man in the Covid-19 intensive care unit.

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Trump coronavirus advisor resigns

One of President Donald Trump's favoured coronavirus advisors who sparked controversy over his comments against mask-wearing and other issues has resigned.

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Pubs to stop selling alcohol in Wales amid virus rise

Pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes in Wales will be forced to stop selling alcohol and to shut by 6pm in a new round of restrictions that begin on Friday night ahead of Christmas, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.

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Moderna to seek US, EU emergency vaccine authorisation

Moderna has said it will apply for US and European emergency authorisation of its Covid-19 vaccine based on full results from a late-stage study showing its vaccine was 94.1% effective with no serious safety concerns.

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Warning over 'infodemic' as vaccine hopes rise

As the potential roll-out of a vaccine for Covid-19 appears on the horizon, those monitoring anti-vaccine disinformation online say they are anticipating a slew of misleading posts on the issue - which could jeopardise vaccine uptake.

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Americans brace for Covid 'surge upon a surge'

The top infectious disease expert in the US, Dr Anthony Fauci, has said Americans should prepare for a "surge upon a surge" in coronavirus cases as millions of travellers return home after Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday.

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Dead mink resurface from mass grave in Denmark

Mink that were culled to prevent the spread of Covid-19 at fur farms in Denmark have resurfaced from mass graves this week, prompting complaints from residents about possible health risks.

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Germany's coronavirus infections pass one million

Germany has seen its total number of coronavirus infections pass one million, the Robert Koch Institute for disease control said.

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New AstraZeneca vaccine trial likely after lower dose performs better

AstraZeneca is likely to run an additional global trial to assess the efficacy of its Covid-19 vaccine, its chief executive Pascal Soriot was quoted as saying after questions over the results from its late-stage study.

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Coronavirus: 13 key milestones in a year like no other

From the first cases in central China to hopes of a vaccine a year later, here are a dozen key developments in the spread and subsequent fight against Covid-19.

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South Korea reports biggest Covid-19 spike since March

South Korea reported 583 new coronavirus cases, the highest since March, as it grapples with a third wave of infections that appears to be worsening despite tough new social distancing measures.

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Germany expects to extend virus restrictions into January

Germany will extend its current Covid-19 restrictions through to early January unless there is a dramatic drop in infections -- something that is not expected, according to Chancellor Angela Merkel.

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Swedish watchdog finds serious failures in Covid care at nursing homes

Sweden's healthcare watchdog has issued a stinging condemnation of the way elderly people in the country have been treated in care homes during the coronavirus pandemic, noting that some patients were left to die without a medical exam.

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EMA 'hopeful' of vaccines being approved before Christmas

The executive director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said it needs to know Covid-19 vaccines are "safe, of high quality and effective" before granting approval, but she is hopeful a positive opinion will be delivered before Christmas.

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Restaurant dining ban in LA as Americans urged not to travel

A restaurant dining ban in Los Angeles was due to come into force today as officials warned Americans to stay at home for the Thanksgiving holiday, while parts of Europe considered looser restrictions over the Christmas season.

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France to lift lockdown, nationwide curfew to be introduced

France aims to lift a nationwide lockdown on 15 December, President Emmanuel Macron said, with shops authorised to reopen as early as Saturday following weeks of closure.

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Americans urged to 'hold on' as hospitals pushed to brink

US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome Adams appealed to Americans to grasp "the severity of the moment" and remain vigilant against the coronavirus pandemic, as record hospitalisations pushed healthcare professionals to the brink.

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Russia says Sputnik V virus vaccine 95% effective

Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective according to a second interim analysis of clinical trial data, its developers said.

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Avoiding festive family gatherings 'safest bet' - WHO

The World Health Organization has said avoiding family gatherings would be "the safest bet" over Christmas, insisting there is no zero-risk option for traditional holiday merry-making during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Seven dead in Russia after drinking hand sanitiser

Seven people in Russia's Far East republic of Yakutia have died and two are in a coma after consuming a diluted hand sanitiser widely available during the pandemic.

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China airport staff 'caught Covid-19 from US container'

Staff at Shanghai's biggest international airport are facing mass testing after a small outbreak of Covid-19 in the city was linked to several cargo handlers, with plans underway to vaccinate high-risk workers.

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Coronavirus crisis to dominate Saudi-hosted G20 summit

Saudi Arabia opened the G20 summit in a first for an Arab nation, with the virtual forum dominated by efforts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic and the worst global recession in decades.

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Where are we in the Covid-19 vaccine race?

Drugmakers and research centres around the world are working on Covid-19 vaccines, with large global trials of several of the candidates involving tens of thousands of participants well under way.

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Toronto imposes new restrictions amid virus surge

Canada's biggest city has imposed new restrictions in the latest bid to curb coronavirus infections, with case numbers surging across North America even as US officials said vaccinations could be available within weeks.

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Data shows Oxford vaccine 70% effective against Covid-19

A coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University can prevent 70.4% of people from getting Covid-19, data shows.

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US expects to begin Covid vaccinations in early December

The United States hopes to begin a sweeping programme of Covid-19 vaccinations in early December, the head of the government coronavirus vaccine effort said today as cases surge across the worst-hit nation.

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US approves Regeneron antibody treatment given to Trump

A Covid-19 antibody therapy used to treat President Donald Trump has been approved by the US drug regulator for people who are not yet hospitalised by the disease but are at high risk.

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Rome bar bans talk about Covid-19

The message is clear from the hand-written poster above the counter - all talk of coronavirus, lockdowns or virology is strictly forbidden.

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Pfizer/BioNTech seek first Covid-19 vaccine approval in US

Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech have formally submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration to authorise their Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use.

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Donald Trump Jr tests positive for Covid-19

Donald Trump Jr, the son of US President Donald Trump, tested positive for Covid-19 this week, although he is experiencing no symptoms, according to his spokesman.

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Pfizer/BioNTech to seek emergency approval for virus vaccine

Pfizer and its partner BioNTech confirmed they will apply for emergency use authorisation for their coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first to do so in the US or Europe as the pandemic rages around the world.

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WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised Covid-19 patients

Gilead's remdesivir is not recommended for patients hospitalised with Covid-19, regardless of how ill they are, as there is no evidence the drug improves survival or reduces the need for ventilation, a World Health Organization panel said.

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India's coronavirus cases pass 9 million

India has crossed the grim milestone of 9 million coronavirus cases, with 45,882 new infections recorded in the last 24 hours, the health ministry has said.

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EU says two vaccines could be authorised in December

The European Commission president has said the European Medicines Agency could begin authorising the marketing of two leading coronavirus vaccines before the end of the year.

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Lockdowns in Europe avoidable, vaccine 'not a silver bullet' - WHO

Fresh lockdowns in Europe are avoidable, including through near-universal mask-wearing, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe office said.

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Japan on 'maximum alert' amid rise in virus cases

Japan is on "maximum alert" after logging a record number of daily coronavirus infections, its prime minister said, though no immediate restrictions are planned.

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Pfizer ends Covid-19 trial with 95% efficacy

Pfizer Inc said that final results from the late-stage trial of its Covid-19 vaccine show it was 95% effective, adding it had the required two-months of safety data and would apply for emergency US authorisation within days.

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Sweden to allow more distance learning at high schools

Sweden's high schools will be able to conduct more distance learning from next week to help control the coronavirus pandemic, the government said, though it encouraged them to remain open as far as possible as they provided a vital social service.

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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