Healthcare
German hospitals hope Omicron – as milder variant – could ease burden
BERLIN (Reuters) - The Omicron coronavirus variant could ease pressure on the German health system if it turns out to...
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New COVID-19 cases in India rise sharply for fifth consecutive day
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India reported more than 27,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, with infections sharply rising for a...
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New COVID restrictions would be a last resort, says UK health minister
LONDON (Reuters) - New restrictions in England to slow the spread of COVID-19 will only be introduced as a last...
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New Year celebrations muted by Omicron, but South Africa offers hope
By Renju Jose and Sisipho Skweyiya SYDNEY (Reuters) - Although farewell celebrations to the pandemic year of 2021 were almost...
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Uganda’s Museveni says schools, bars to reopen in Jan after COVID closures in place since March 2020
KAMPALA (Reuters) - Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Friday announced plans to lift COVID-19 containment measures in January that had...
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COVID-19 deaths in Eastern Europe surpass 1 million
By Lasya Priya M and Aparupa Mazumder (Reuters) - Coronavirus deaths in Eastern Europe topped 1 million on Thursday, according...
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Ireland relaxes COVID-19 testing rules, cuts isolation period
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland on Thursday became the latest country to cut the isolation period for some people who contract...
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Russia braces for Omicron-led COVID wave early next year -sources
By Polina Nikolskaya and Anton Zverev MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is bracing itself for another COVID-19 wave early next year,...
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India imposes stricter rules to prevent COVID-19 spread, leaders hold mass rallies
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian authorities started to impose stringent rules on Thursday to prevent mass gatherings at new year's...
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Thousands message late Chinese COVID whistleblower doctor 2 years on
By Martin Quin Pollard SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Thousands of people left messages on the social media account of the late...
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World nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open
By Crispian Balmer and Alexandra Alper ROME/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day...
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Ireland smashes daily COVID-19 case record
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland became the latest country to smash its previous record number of daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday,...
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Unions slam Quebec for allowing some COVID-positive healthcare staff to work
By Nia Williams CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - Healthcare unions are opposing Quebec's decision to allow some asymptomatic workers infected with...
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Thailand warns of spike in COVID-19 cases after “super-spreader” event
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai health authorities warned on Wednesday that residents should brace themselves for a potential jump in coronavirus...
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New Zealand records first community exposures from border-related Omicron case
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand said on Wednesday that a person who tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19...
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Australia seeks to ease COVID-19 test rules as cases hit records
By Renju Jose and Sonali Paul SYDNEY/MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia will seek to make urgent changes to COVID-19 testing rules...
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Analysis-South America, battered by COVID-19, now winning global vaccination race
By Gram Slattery and Augustin Geist RIO DE JANEIRO/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Throughout much of 2020 and early 2021, South...
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Madrid’s free COVID tests struggle with demand as infections hit new high
By Michael Gore and Javier Barbancho MADRID (Reuters) -Demand for free COVID-19 testing kits provided by Madrid's regional government far...
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South Africa study suggests Omicron could displace Delta
(Reuters) -Research by South African scientists suggests that Omicron could displace the Delta variant of the coronavirus because infection with...
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German justice minister says draft law on fair triage treatment coming soon
BERLIN (Reuters) -The German government will present draft legislation to protect people with disabilities and pre-existing conditions if over-stretched hospitals...
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