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The Latest: New Zealand’s largest city to remain locked down
New Zealand’s largest city will remain in lockdown for at least two more weeks, although some restrictions will be eased…
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Same goal, different paths: US, EU seek max vaccine rates
BRUSSELS — The Belgian town of Aarschot has a vaccination rate of 94% of all adults, but Mayor Gwendolyn Rutten…
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Top doctors say not so fast to Biden’s boosters-for-all plan
WASHINGTON — Just one month ago, President Joe Biden and his health advisers announced big plans to soon deliver a…
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Schools get the brunt of latest COVID wave in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In the past few weeks, South Carolina has set records for COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases have…
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The Latest: India gives 25M vaccine doses on Modi’s birthday
NEW DELHI — India gave out 25 million doses during a special COVID-19 vaccination drive organized on Prime Minister Narendra…
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Use of OxyContin profits to fight opioids formally approved
A judge formally approved a plan Friday to turn OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma into a new company no longer owned…
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UN using honor system to check vaccinations for big meeting
The U.N. General Assembly is relying on an honor system to ensure that world leaders have been vaccinated before they…
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US panel backs COVID-19 boosters only for seniors, high-risk
WASHINGTON — Dealing the White House a stinging setback, a government advisory panel overwhelmingly rejected a plan Friday to give…
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Cambodia vaccinating 6-to-11-year-olds before schools reopen
Cambodia is vaccinating 6-to-11-year-olds so students can safely return to schools that have been closed for months due to the…
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Many faith leaders say no to endorsing vaccine exemptions
If you’re seeking an exemption from a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, you might not get any help from your clergy person…
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