Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hong Kong ramps up COVID-19 testing amid outbreak
Hong Kong's leader on Friday vowed to maintain its "zero" COVID-19 policy as it plans to ramp up virus testing, amid record daily infections.
Feb 4, 2022
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Keeping borders closed not a 'sustainable strategy' against COVID-19: WHO
Keeping borders closed to halt the spread of COVID-19 is unsustainable, the World Health Organization said Monday, urging countries to adopt comprehensive strategies based on local knowledge of where the virus is spreading.
Jul 27, 2020
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Closing the border in extreme pandemics worthwhile for island nations
It may sometimes make sense for island nations like New Zealand to temporarily close their borders in extreme pandemic situations, a new study by Wellington researchers suggests.
Jun 26, 2017
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Whooping cough can be deadly for young babies—vaccination is the best defense
So far in 2024 there have been more than 17,000 cases of whooping cough (pertussis) across Australia. This is well above our usual national average. It's already six times more cases than we saw in all of 2023.
Aug 5, 2024
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5 European nations report virus cases with Italy link
Five European countries announced cases of COVID-19 disease Tuesday in people who had recently traveled from the Lombardy region in Italy, where the virus emerged as a fast-growing cluster last week.
Feb 25, 2020
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Vaccination
Japan approves Novavax as 4th COVID vaccine amid new surge
Japan's health ministry on Tuesday formally approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine, a fourth foreign-developed tool to combat the infections as the country sees signs of a resurgence led by a subvariant of fast-spreading omicron.
Apr 19, 2022
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Hard-hit countries step up virus measures as cases mount
Countries among the hardest hit by the coronavirus unveiled further control measures Friday to battle rising cases, hitting summer tourism and aspects of everyday life around the globe.
Aug 14, 2020
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Mongolia closes China border to cars, shuts schools over virus fears
Mongolia has closed its border crossings with China to cars, temporarily shut schools and suspended public events to prevent a deadly virus from reaching its soil, authorities said.
Jan 27, 2020
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Aussie 'twin towns' split by virus border
A state border that bisects Australia's neighbouring beachside towns of Coolangatta and Tweed Heads has rarely troubled locals, long accustomed to crossing the invisible line daily for coffee or a surf.
Apr 17, 2020
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Fiji fears virus 'tsunami' after outbreak found to be Indian variant
A COVID-19 outbreak that forced Fiji's capital into lockdown after the island nation avoided transmission for a year was confirmed as the Indian variant Tuesday, with health officials saying they feared a "tsunami" of cases.
Apr 27, 2021
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