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Some 3 mln COVID vaccine doses to expire in Germany by end of June

BERLIN, April 11 (Reuters) – Around three million COVID-19 vaccine doses are expected to expire in...

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RedHill pill shows promise vs Omicron; mRNA vaccines appear effective in those with well-controlled HIV

(Reuters) – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research...

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Shanghai’s high asymptomatic COVID rate could be due to including mild cases

SHANGHAI, April 8 (Reuters) – Shanghai’s unusually high proportion of asymptomatic cases among its reported COVID-19...

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Drugmakers pledge speedier European market launches to avert stricter regulation

FRANKFURT, April 11 (Reuters) – Drugmakers on Monday pledged to speed up the market launch of...

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Italy reports 53,253 coronavirus cases, 90 deaths on Sunday

MILAN, April 10 (Reuters) – Italy reported 53,253 COVID-19 related cases on Sunday, down from 63,992...

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Omicron spawns U.S. search for better kids’ masks, new standard

LOS ANGELES, April 8 (Reuters) – The fast-spreading Omicron variant stoked U.S. interest in better masks...

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Shanghai widens COVID testing as other Chinese cities impose curbs

Summary * Most large Chinese cities keeping COVID restrictions in place * Food supply issues persist...

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Sun, sea and now smoke free: Barcelona bans cigarettes on the beach

MADRID, April 8 (Reuters) – Barcelona beachgoers will no longer have to contend with cigarette butts...

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FDA pulls authorization for GSK-Vir’s COVID therapy as BA.2 cases rise

April 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator said on Tuesday GlaxoSmithKline (GSK.L) and Vir Biotechnology’s...

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Biden launches U.S. plan to help Americans struggling with long COVID

WASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Tuesday tasked the U.S. health department with...