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US reopens border to fully vaccinated UK visitors
After nearly two years, the US lifts its travel ban to UK visitors who have had both Covid vaccine doses.
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US reopens border to fully vaccinated UK visitors
After nearly two years, the US lifts its travel ban to UK visitors who have had both Covid vaccine doses.
US couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'
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The company stopped clinical trials early because initial results for the drug were so positive.
Europe once again at epicentre of Covid, WHO warns
The WHO warns of 500,000 more deaths in Europe by February as cases soar across the continent.
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About 60% of people from South Asian backgrounds carry a gene that puts them at higher risk.
US court halts Biden vaccine mandate for companies
An appeals court blocks the administration's plan to drive vaccinations at larger businesses.
US approves vaccine for children aged five to 11
Children aged five to 11 can now receive the Pfizer jab, clearing the way for millions to get vaccinated.
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US reopens border to fully vaccinated UK visitors
After nearly two years, the US lifts its travel ban to UK visitors who have had both Covid vaccine doses.
US couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'
Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.
Antiviral Covid pill 89% effective, Pfizer says
The company stopped clinical trials early because initial results for the drug were so positive.
Europe once again at epicentre of Covid, WHO warns
The WHO warns of 500,000 more deaths in Europe by February as cases soar across the continent.
High-risk Covid gene more common in South Asians
About 60% of people from South Asian backgrounds carry a gene that puts them at higher risk.
US court halts Biden vaccine mandate for companies
An appeals court blocks the administration's plan to drive vaccinations at larger businesses.
US approves vaccine for children aged five to 11
Children aged five to 11 can now receive the Pfizer jab, clearing the way for millions to get vaccinated.
US couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'
Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.
Antiviral Covid pill 89% effective, Pfizer says
The company stopped clinical trials early because initial results for the drug were so positive.
Europe once again at epicentre of Covid, WHO warns
The WHO warns of 500,000 more deaths in Europe by February as cases soar across the continent.
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