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'Medibot' to do rounds on Malaysian virus wards

Malaysian scientists have created a barrel-shaped robot on wheels that they hope will make the rounds on hospital wards to check on coronavirus patients, reducing health workers' risk of infection.

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Ireland makes masks mandatory as lockdown eases further

The Irish government on Thursday confirmed that churches, cinemas, theatres, cafes and restaurants will reopen next week as the coronavirus lockdown eases, but face coverings will become mandatory on public transport.

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Norway to open borders to most neighbours

Norway said it will reopen its borders on Monday to its neighbours with the exception of much of Sweden, which is still battling the coronavirus outbreak.

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How 'caution fatigue' may slow social distancing efforts

As Pennsylvanians prepare for the eighth week of social distancing under Gov. Tom Wolf's stay-at-home order, psychologists warn that "caution fatigue" may start to affect people's choice to make safe decisions for themselves ...

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Is omicron infection inevitable?

Omicron, the latest SARS-CoV-2 variant, is spreading like wildfire across the country. Some experts say it is so transmissible that many people, including those who are vaccinated and boosted, are likely to get it. That is ...

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