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NCOC data shows slight increase in active Covid cases
567 people test positive for coronavirus
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US federal appeals court freezes Biden's vaccine rule for companies
Stay comes two days after the Biden administration unveiled the rule
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Russia registers all-time high number of coronavirus cases
Over 41,000 more infected as authorities blame low level of vaccination for spike in cases, deaths
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Formula One extends China deal
Organisation signs contract with country till 2025 despite no race in 2022
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India Covid hospital fire kills 11
Officials say there were about two dozen patients at ICU when blaze hit pandemic ward in Ahmadnagar district
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Gene linked to doubling risk of Covid-19 death found by UK scientists
Around 60% of people with South Asian ancestry carry the high-risk gene, say researchers
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Thousands of US intelligence officers face sacking for refusing Covid vaccine
Some agencies in the 18-member intelligence community had as much as 40% of their workforce unvaccinated
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Covid cases break records across Europe as winter takes hold
World Health Organisation describes the new wave as 'grave concern'
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In Peru's Amazon, 'forgotten' tribes discover Covid-19 as vaccines arrive
The remote community first learned of the pandemic when health workers arrived at the isolated village
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Saudi approves Pfizer's vaccine for age group 5-11
The kingdom last month lifted curbs following a sharp drop in infections, considerable vaccinations
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Pakistan to ease restrictions on inbound flights from 10th: NCOC
Says Afghans entering Pakistan via border terminals do not require vaccination certificates
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Australian Open-bound Thiem says 'I'm vaccinated'
Austrian tennis star targeting return from injury in Abu Dhabi to prepare for first Grand Slam of 2022
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Djokovic adopts wait-and-see attitude to Aussie Open
Defending champion will make decision after official decision on rules is made
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Putin asks army to help fight Covid-19 as cases spiral
Russia may need the army's help to build field hospitals for Covid-19 patients, says president
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UAE announces 'golden visas' for frontline workers, families
Move aims to acknowledge health workers for their efforts to protect the country against Covid-19 pandemic
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Covid-induced curbs lifted in four cities
Asad announces achieving target of vaccinating 70m jabs
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China's Covid-19 outbreak developing rapidly: report
Official says the virus control situation is severe and complicated
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China's Xi calls for Covid-19 vaccine mutual recognition
Says Beijing willing to work with all parties to improve accessibility, affordability of vaccines
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G20 leaders meet after two years, with climate, Covid and economy in focus
Leaders endorse minimum tax that all countries can collect from corporations from 2023
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China cracks down over 'serious' Covid outbreak
Situation is ‘serious and complex’ with epidemic' is still developing rapidly’, says health official
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40m people fully vaccinated against Covid-19: Asad Umar
Will meet and exceed the Covid-19 vaccination target, says the NCOC chief
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Businesses pivot to recovery as pandemic subsides
While restrictions have been eased, two years of Covid-19 seem to have taken a toll on people’s purchasing power
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G20 should redistribute surplus COVID-19 vaccines, ex-leaders say
'By the end of February a total of 1.1 billion surplus vaccines could be transferred'
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'Khel Khel Mein' is the first Pakistan film to hit cinemas post pandemic
As cinemas reopen, Filmwala Pictures gear up for a November release!
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Third Chinese city placed under Covid lockdown
Authorities in Heihe order people to stay at home as country chases zero cases ahead of Winter Olympics
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Covid infections, deaths dropping across the Americas
PAHO report says last week the continent's death and infection figures were the lowest in over a year
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Beijing Games organisers call virus 'biggest challenge'
With nearly 100 days to go, official Zhang says ‘all preparations are complete’
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Victoria won’t allow unvaccinated players for Australian Open
State premier Andrews says they’re not going to apply for exemption
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Pakistan's Covid positivity ratio at its lowest ever: Asad Umar
NCOC chief appreciates 'positive impact' of vaccinations, urges people to continue getting vaccinated
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Major warm-up for Australian Open cancelled
Kooyong Classic scrapped for second straight year because of uncertainty over Covid-19 rules in Melbourne
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Buzdar inaugurates drive to vaccinate 1 million people
18,000 field teams will go door to door to administer Covid jabs
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Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine protective, safe in young children
Says its two-dose vaccine generated virus-neutralising antibodies in children
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Greenhouse gas levels hit record; world struggles to curb damage
Report shows carbon dioxide levels surged to 413.2 parts per million in 2020
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UK scientists probe Delta subvariant after rise in cases
Public health body says AY.4.2 has been ‘designated as a variant under investigation’
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Friday prayers resume in Tehran after nearly 2-year hiatus due to Covid
Development comes as authorities warned of a sixth wave of the coronavirus
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‘Coronavirus not yet completely eradicated’
PA speaker says it is govt’s responsibility to provide relief and employment to people
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Rs5.5b donated to Pakistan for Covid fight
Pakistan has received donations up to approximately Rs5.5 billion
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New Zealand's daily COVID-19 cases fall, some classrooms to reopen
Authorities say 67% of population is fully vaccinated, 87% has received one dose
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Tokyo aims to lift COVID-19 curbs on restaurants as cases fall: media
New daily cases in Tokyo dropped to 29 on Monday, the lowest since June last year
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Moscow imposes new Covid curbs as daily deaths break record
New measures announced hours after Russia reported 1,015 coronavirus-related deaths
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WHO-led programme aims to buy antiviral Covid-19 pills for $10
It wants to deliver about 1 billion COVID-19 tests to poorer nations
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Djokovic unsure about Australian Open
Unvaccinated tennis stars unlikely to get visas to play in next year’s first Grand Slam, local official warns
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Failed imposition: Implementation on mandatory vaccination cards in doldrums
Rawalpindi’s residents and restaurant owners believe inoculation certificates are just a hindrance
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Gen Colin Powell dies aged 84
Former US Secretary of State died of Covid-19 complications; family says Powell was fully vaccinated
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Makkah's Grand Mosque drops social distancing
Saudi authorities say visitors must be fully vaccinated, wear masks on the premises
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Shiffrin looks ahead to Beijing Olympics with trepidation
American skiing star says Covid restrictions and unpredictable weather present challenges
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US lies about Wuhan lab are motivated by geopolitics: report
Socialist Web Site lashes out at The Washington Post editorial, terms it ‘an organ of American imperialism’
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Another batch of 2.4 million Pfizer jabs arrives from US
Shipment is part of ongoing US vaccine diplomacy effort that has sent vaccines to dozens of countries
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NCOC eases Covid-induced restrictions
One-day weekly closure of businesses ends, shrines, cinemas open for vaccinated people
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What to expect from China's Winter Olympics
Beijing 2022 Games will have strictest Covid-19 safety rules at a mass sporting event since the pandemic began