Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

China virus deaths rise as WHO says 'opportunity' to halt spread

The world has a "window of opportunity" to halt the spread of a deadly new virus, global health experts said, as the number of people infected in China jumped to 24,000 and millions more were ordered to stay indoors.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New Zealand PM expects closed borders for much of 2021

New Zealand's borders are likely to remain closed for much of the year as health officials assess global vaccine rollouts, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern warned Tuesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Iran confirms first case of new Covid-19 variant

Iran confirmed Tuesday its first case of a new COVID-19 variant first detected in Britain, as daily deaths dropped below 100 for the first time in over six months.

Vaccination

Mexico to reverse course, give COVID-19 booster shots

Mexican officials have reversed their previous position against giving coronavirus booster shots and said Tuesday they are studying a plan to administer third doses to people over 60.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Covid treatment gaps highlight persistent health care challenges

Millions of Americans don't have easy access to facilities that dispense oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19, according to a new Yale study. In some parts of the country, researchers found, people have to travel 30 minutes ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New Zealand aims to open to Australians in early 2021

New Zealand hopes to open a travel bubble with Australia by April next year and is working to finalise the necessary anti-coronavirus border measures, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday.

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