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'This is not a drill': WHO urges world to take virus more seriously

World health officials have warned that countries are not taking the coronavirus crisis seriously enough, as outbreaks surged across Europe and in the United States where medical workers sounded warnings over a "disturbing" ...

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Quebec closing bars, gyms and cinemas as case counts soar

Quebec announced Monday that it is closing bars, cinemas, gyms and spas because of a record number of coronavirus cases in the Canadian province. Sporting events will be closed to spectators.

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Down syndrome project shatters quality of life myths

Young adults living with Down syndrome have high aspirations and a great zest for life according to an Australian first study by researchers from The University of Queensland.

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Dutch announce 'COVID pass', end to social distancing

The Netherlands said Tuesday it would further ease COVID-19 restrictions including an end to social distancing, but will introduce a pass for bars, restaurants and festivals.

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Portugal returns to COVID restrictions despite high jab rate

Portugal is bringing back some tight pandemic restrictions, less than two months after scrapping most of them when the goal of vaccinating 86% of the population against COVID-19 was reached.

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Rwanda confirms first coronavirus case

Rwanda on Saturday confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus—an Indian citizen who arrived last week from Mumbai, the health ministry said.

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