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‘Delta Plus’ variant: More transmissible, infectious, and resistant? | DW News
Public health experts are sounding the alarm about a new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. More than 50 cases of the so-called Delta Plus variant have been detected…
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What we know and don’t know about the coronavirus | COVID-19 Special
Just over a year ago, the Coronavirus made the world shut down and brought death and despair. Now there are vaccines – and many countries where people have been inoculated.…
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Do teenagers sacrifice their youth for the health of the elderly? | COVID-19 Special
The coronavirus pandemic has affected all walks of life around the world. For many, at the trickiest time of life, adolescene. You can't stop a teen from growing up or…
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German company BioNTech and Pfizer announce 90% effective coronavirus vaccine | COVID-19 Special
German company BioNTech and its US partner Pfizer announced on Monday that early results from ongoing Phase III trials showed that their vaccine was 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 infections.…
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Are vaccine developers stretching medical ethics? | COVID-19 Special
With news that a Vaccine might be around the corner vaccine developers BioNTech and Pfizer have sparked a surge of optimism. But the unsung heroes of this tale are the…
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Europe fails to stop surge in COVID19 cases | Coronavirus Update
Global coronavirus infections have now exceeded 50 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. The US-based university also recorded over 1,255,000 deaths since the pandemic first erupted in China…
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Denmark to cull up to 17 million minks to prevent spread of mutated coronavirus | DW News
Denmark has announced a regional shutdown affecting about 280,000 people. The new measure comes a day after the government ordered the cull of all minks bred at fur farms due…
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US breaks 24-hours coronavirus record | DW News
The US has registered almost 100,000 cases in a 24-hour period – a new record in the pandemic. Infections have been surging across the country. But as a percentage of…
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Europe enters public health emergency amid coronavirus’ second wave | COVID-19 Special
The second wave is crashing over Europe, and intensive care capacity is close to breaking point. Germany could hit its limit next month, France and Switzerland might crack by mid-month.…
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Masks vs. masculinity: Why do some men refuse to wear masks? | COVID-19 Special
Is it really that hard to wear a mask? It's not, if you've lost a loved one to COVID-19 and understand the gravity of this pandemic. But for people with…