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2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
December 31, 2020
2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and…
US demands release of Uighur doctor while China urges halt to smears
December 31, 2020
US demands release of Uighur doctor while China urges halt to smears
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States called on Wednesday for the release of a Uighur Muslim medical doctor whose relatives…
Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases
December 31, 2020
Increased testing needed as Africa sees rise in virus cases
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As a result of holiday gatherings, African officials warn of a resurgence of COVID-19 on the…
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine said to be 79.3% effective
December 31, 2020
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine said to be 79.3% effective
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese health regulators said Thursday that they have given conditional approval to a coronavirus vaccine developed by…
Brexit’s choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals
December 31, 2020
Brexit’s choice for EU, UK: firm friends or nearby rivals
BRUSSELS (AP) — The New Year could finally bring a fresh start and a commitment to let bygones be bygones…
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC
December 30, 2020
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC
(Reuters) – A nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc’s vaccine, an…
EU officials sign Brexit trade deal as UK lawmakers debate
December 30, 2020
EU officials sign Brexit trade deal as UK lawmakers debate
LONDON (AP) — On the eve of the U.K.’s seismic economic split from the European Union, British lawmakers were being…
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
December 30, 2020
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they’re working to confirm that. A coronavirus…
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve
December 30, 2020
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — If ever a year’s end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. Yet the…
UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
December 30, 2020
UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
LONDON (AP) — Britain on Wednesday authorized emergency use of a second COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first country to greenlight…