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Bulgarian restaurant workers protest new COVID-19 pass rule
Thousands of restaurant owners, chefs, waiters and bartenders are protesting in cities across Bulgaria against the government’s decision to impose…
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Biden outlines plan to expand U.S. health programs as part of broad domestic spending bill
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about the status of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccinations and his administration’s ongoing pandemic response in…
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Norway sees rising infections, braces for winter virus wave
A top Norwegian health official said the Scandinavian country “must be prepared for a bigger wave” as Norway has seen…
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Moscow shuts most workplaces as infections, deaths soar
The Russian capital has started a nonworking period intended to stem coronavirus infections as daily cases and deaths from COVID-19…
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Hungary official: Employers can require vaccination for work
A Hungarian official announced Thursday that the government will allow employers to require that their employees get vaccinated against COVID-19…
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Vaccine reluctance in Eastern Europe brings high COVID cost
KYIV, Ukraine — Truck driver Andriy Melnik never took the coronavirus seriously. With a friend, he bought a fake vaccination…
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Australia advises caution overseas when border opens Monday
Australia has advised its nationals traveling overseas to exercise a high degree of caution as it prepares to open its…
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Cheap antidepressant shows promise treating early COVID-19
A new study found a cheap antidepressant reduced the need for hospitalization among high-risk adults with COVID-19 By CARLA K.…
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New Orleans drops mask mandate as coronavirus numbers fall
New Orleans is largely ending a mandate requiring residents and visitors wear masks indoors By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press October…
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Report: At least 59,000 meat workers caught COVID, 269 died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the…
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