Merck Covid pill: Asian countries are rushing to buy molnupiravir but poor countries could miss out

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Merck Covid pill: Asian countries are rushing to buy molnupiravir but poor countries could miss out

Experts say while the pill looks promising, they worry some people will use it as an alternative to vaccines, which still offer the best protection. And they caution that Asia’s…

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China to donate 100 million vaccine doses to developing countries by end of 2021, says Xi Jinping

China will donate 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to developing countries by the end of 2021, Chinese president Xi Jinping said on Thursday in an announcement reported by Chinese state…

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As England and other countries make mask-wearing optional, scientists worry about a surge in coronavirus cases

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is dubbing the inevitable rise in infections an “exit wave” — and it’s a big gamble for his government. Source link

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WHO: Rich countries should donate vaccines, not use boosters

LONDON (AP) — Top officials at the World Health Organization say there’s not enough evidence to show that third doses of coronavirus vaccines are needed and appealed Monday for the…

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Five vaccinated countries with high Covid rates rely on China vaccines

Covid-19 vaccines by Chinese firms Sinopharm (left) and Sinovac arrived at the Phnom Penh International Airport in Cambodia on June 8, 2021. Sovannara | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images…

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Global tourism collapse: Vaccine inequality could cost poor countries $1.4 trillion

In a report published Wednesday, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said that even with more of the world’s population vaccinated, the economic impact of the pandemic…

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Daily cases in India drop below 100K; CDC gives OK for vaccinated Americans to visit neighboring countries: Live COVID-19 updates

COVID cases in New England have been steadily dropping as more than 60% of residents in all six states have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Source…

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Covid vaccines: Unicef asks G7 countries to donate now or risk wasting jabs

Stars including David Beckham and Billie Eilish back a plea for rich countries to share vaccines earlier. Source link

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Covid-19 live updates: Developing countries get a $2.4 billion Covax boost for vaccine distribution

The pledges will allow Covax to deliver 1.8 billion fully subsidized doses to developing economies by early 2022. Source link

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These countries, sectors and themes are set for a strong Q3

HSBC tower at Canary Wharf financial district in London, England Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty Images HSBC sees a healthy combination of economic growth, earnings and low rates…

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