France reports over 26,300 new COVID-19 cases
By Yusuf Ozcan
PARIS
France registered 26,343 new novel coronavirus cases, bringing its tally to over 4.07 million, health authorities said Sunday.
Another 140 people lost the battle against the virus in...
AstraZeneca reiterates safety of vaccine amid concerns
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca issued a statement Sunday reiterating the safety of its COVID-19 vaccine based on scientific evidence amid concerns over reports of people developing blood clots after receiving...
Ireland suspends Oxford vaccine rollout over clot fears
LONDON
Following similar moves by other EU countires last week, Ireland on Sunday suspended the rollout of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine over fears of serious blood clots.
After consulting with the Norwegian...
No need to stop use of 'excellent' AstraZeneca jab: WHO
GENEVA
Amid concerns over side effects and suspension of its use in several countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said the AstraZeneca vaccine is “excellent” and the world...
Thailand suspends use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine
ANKARA
Thailand on Friday suspended the use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine following a ban in several European countries over reports of severe or fatal blood clots in vaccinated people.
The country's...
Greece registers most daily virus cases in weeks
ATHENS
Greece registered 3,215 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, a record since the beginning of the year, with the most occurring in the capital.
Athens recorded 1,572 new cases, nearly half the...
France reports over 21,000 new COVID-19 cases
France registered 21,825 new novel coronavirus cases, bringing its tally to over 3.9 million, health authorities said Sunday.
Another 130 people lost the battle against the virus in the last...
Global herd immunity to take 2-3 years: Chinese expert
ANKARA
Global herd immunity against COVID-19 will take two to three years, China’s top respiratory disease expert said.
“With the development and marketing of vaccines, it will take at least two...
India may not see a second COVID-19 wave: Expert
NEW DELHI
India may not see a second wave of coronavirus cases although there may be small increases in new infections, according to India's leading virologist T. Jacob John.
India's graph...
22 deaths recorded from Lassa fever in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria
A total of 22 people in Nigeria have died from a Lassa fever outbreak since January, authorities said Saturday.
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Nigerian agency...
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EU, Egypt agree on partnership priorities until 2027
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The EU and Egypt have agreed on the partnership priorities guiding their relationship until 2027.
The Association Council of the European Union and Egypt...
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