Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Mexico COVID death toll passes 300,000

Mexico's deaths from COVID-19 surpassed 300,000 on Friday, one of the world's highest tolls as the pandemic rebounds around the globe.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New York's COVID surge is backā€”and so is its mask mandate

Facing a winter surge in COVID-19 infections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement.

Vaccination

Boosters for all adults in US closer with panel meeting set

An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available nationwide as early as this weekend.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Covid-hit Mexico's death rate soared in 2020

Mexico saw a 46 percent jump in its mortality rate in 2020 as the coronavirus fueled a sharp increase in the number of people dying, official figures showed Thursday.

Vaccination

Mexico City starts COVID vaccinations of minors at risk

Mexico on Monday began COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents with chronic diseases in the capital, the latest step in an immunization drive in one of the countries hit hardest by the pandemic.

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