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ICoast records first case of Ebola: health minister

Ivory Coast has recorded a first case of Ebola, the health minister announced late Saturday, the first occurence of the deadly disease in nearly three decades.

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England lifts Covid curbs as scientists warn of surge in cases

The British government on Monday lifted pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all social distancing rules in a step slammed by scientists and opposition parties as a dangerous leap into the unknown.

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'Freedom day' in England as virus ramps up in Asia

England lifted most pandemic restrictions Monday despite surging infections and dire warnings from experts, as the Delta variant sweeps parts of Europe and Asia, where new cases are threatening to scupper the upcoming Tokyo ...

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Germany vows no more lockdowns for vaccinated people

Germany's health minister on Friday said people who are vaccinated against COVID will not have to go into full lockdown again and will enjoy more freedoms than unvaccinated people in case of another virus resurgence.

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Delta variant casts shadow over EU COVID travel pass

An EU-wide COVID certificate for easier travel came into force on Thursday, just in time for Europe's busy summer vacation period—but the highly infectious Delta variant is already threatening to curtail its use.

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Guinea to declare end to Ebola epidemic

Guinea will announce an end to its Ebola epidemic this weekend, the health minister said Thursday, hailing the rapid response to the second outbreak of the disease in the country.

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