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Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine trial put on hold
The clinical trials of coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University have been put on hold after a participant fell ill in the UK.
Thousands flee after fire at Greece migrant camp site
Amid a Covid-19 lockdown, thousands of migrants fled a camp after multiple fires gutted much of the site on the Greek island of Lesbos, officials said.
Brazil to launch mass vaccination drive against Covid in Jan
Brazil’s acting Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said the country will launch a mass vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) in January next.
UK judge rejects bid to delay Assange extradition hearing
A British judge on Monday rejected a request by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s lawyers for to delay his extradition hearing until the next year.
India in talks to join 'COVAX' vaccine scheme: WHO official
The World Health Organization (WHO) is in talks with India about joining the "COVAX" global vaccine allocation plan, a senior WHO adviser said.
World must be better prepared for next pandemic: WHO chief
World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday called on countries to invest in public health and said the world must be better prepared for the next pandemic.
China targets press cards for some US media
China has reportedly suspended full renewal of press accreditation for some journalists at US media outlets in apparent retribution for Washington's targeting of Chinese reporters working in the United States, reports AP.
Covid-19: India now 2nd worst-hit by virus
India has become the second worst-hit country by the Covid-19 pandemic on Monday as urban metro trains partially resumed service in the capital New Delhi and other states as the government pushes to sustain a weakened economy, reports AP.
Canada records more COVID-19 cases among younger population
Canada has witnessed the trend of increased coronavirus cases among younger people, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said Sunday, reports Xinhua.
Experts warn China-India standoff risks unintentional war
Experts have warned that nuclear-armed India and China could unintentionally slide into ward as a monthslong military standoff in their disputed mountain border prolongs, reports AP.