Fog delays delivery of Ebola vaccines for Guinea The delivery to Guinea of vaccines against the Ebola virus has been delayed because of fog disrupting flights to the capital Conakry, a health official said Sunday. Feb 21, 2021 0 8
Top virologist warns Italy virus cases rising again Coronavirus cases in Italy are on the rise again, in large part due to the more infectious British variant, a top virologist warned in a newspaper interview published Sunday. Feb 21, 2021 0 120
Germany urges 'caution' as COVID infections climb again German Health Minister Jens Spahn urged caution on Sunday in the face of rising coronavirus infection numbers, just as schools across the country prepare to reopen. Feb 21, 2021 0 200
US nears 500,000 Covid deaths The United States stood on the brink Sunday of recording 500,000 COVID-related deaths since the start of the pandemic, while nations globally pressed on with vaccination rollouts, including with Australia giving its first ... Feb 21, 2021 0 4
France's 'out of control' Nice braces for new COVID curbs The French Riviera city of Nice was on Sunday preparing to face a new set of local restrictions against COVID-19 to combat an outbreak described as out of control and spreading much faster than elsewhere in France. Feb 21, 2021 0 8
Israel re-opens further with 'green pass' for vaccinated Israel took a step towards normalcy on Sunday, re-opening a raft of businesses and services from pandemic lockdowns, but with some only available to fully vaccinated "green pass" holders. Feb 21, 2021 0 20
Ebola death toll hits 4 in DR Congo as people 'resist' measures Four people have died from the hemorrhagic Ebola virus during a new outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, officials said Sunday, warning that people are resisting measures to contain the highly contagious disease. Feb 21, 2021 0 35
New vaccine delivery system starts in parts of California California's new system of delivering, tracking and scheduling coronavirus vaccines is being rolled out in select counties, a first step in Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to smooth out what has been a confusing and disjointed rollout ... Feb 21, 2021 0 2
With heavy hearts, Italians mark year of COVID-19 outbreak With wreath-laying ceremonies, tree plantings and church services, Italians on Sunday marked one year since their country experienced its first known COVID-19 death. Feb 21, 2021 0 5
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31 The British government declared Sunday that every adult in the country should get a first coronavirus vaccine shot by July 31, at least a month earlier than its previous target, as it prepared to set out a "cautious" plan ... Feb 21, 2021 0 3