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Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID for second time

Pfizer Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla revealed on Saturday that he has tested positive for COVID-19 again."I’m feeling well and symptom-free," Bourla said in a s

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China's first domestic HPV vaccine has 100% efficacy in clinical trial

A recent study has found that the first HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine developed in China, Cecolin, can offer female adults full immunity against two types of the v

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'Hong Kong dollar selling' does not mean capital outflow, will not affect financial, monetary stability of Hong Kong: finance chief

"Hong Kong dollar selling" amid U.S. interest rate hikes does not mean capital outflow, and will not affect the financial and monetary stability of Hong Kong, said Paul

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Monkeypox declared a 'global emergency' by World Health Organization

The monkeypox virus outbreak has officially been declared a ‘global emergency’ by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday, after the head of the UN organization

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Seven more monkeypox cases found in England bringing UK total to 78

The number of confirmed monkeypox cases in the UK has risen to 78, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The latest figures come after seven new patients

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Chinese FM holds talks with Philippine counterpart on bilateral ties

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on Sunday with visiting Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin in Tunxi, east China's Anhui Provinc

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Canadian police clash with protesters after weeks of demonstrations

Canadian police officers clashed with protestors on Saturday in the capital of Ottawa, Ontario. Demonstrators and protesting truckers continue to occupy downtown Ottaw

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Canada's parliament cancels session as police clear protests

Canadian lawmakers took the extraordinary step of canceling a parliamentary session on Friday, as police prepared to clear a trucker-led protest in downtown Ottawa in i

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Sinopharm, Sinovac prevent severe hospitalization from Omicron: report

CFP Image China's Sinopharm and Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines protect against "severe hospitalization" caused by the Omicron variant, the United Arab Emirates-based news outlet The National report

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Swedish King, Queen test positive for COVID-19

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia have tested positive for COVID-19, the Royal Court announced on Tuesday.Both have had three vaccine doses and their symptoms were reportedly mild.

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U.K. projected to have one million Omicron infections by end of December

The U.K. will have more than one million Omicron cases by the end of this month if current trends continue unchanged, the country's Health Security Agency said on Frida

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China to boost COVID-19 jabs for seniors as 1.1b fully vaccinated

China aims to boost its elderly vaccination rate against COVID-19 as the nation has fully vaccinated more than 1.1 billion people, the National Health Commission (NHC)

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China to boost COVID-19 jabs for seniors as 1.1b fully vaccinated

China aims to boost its elderly vaccination rate against COVID-19 as the nation has fully vaccinated more than 1.1 billion people, the National Health Commission (NHC)

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Solidarity and cooperation needed for world to defeat pandemic: Xi

Solidarity and cooperation is the most powerful weapon for the world to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a virtual meeting with U.

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U.S. FDA approves Moderna and J&J boosters, 'mix-and-match' strategy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna Inc and Johnson & Johnson, and said Americans ca

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WHO chief on vaccine equality: Make benefits of science available to all

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday called for global COVID-19 vaccine equality at a press conference on COVID-19 va

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Michigan nurse charged with selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine cards

Two Michigan residents, including a registered nurse, were arrested on Wednesday and charged with selling fraudulent COVID-19 vaccine cards.Bethann Kierczak, 37, faces