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Covid-19 can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths

Friday, 11 February 2022, 07:01 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women. It's an uncommon outcome for any pregnancy but women with COVID-19 face an...

Family: Bob Saget died after accidental blow to the head

Thursday, 10 February 2022, 07:36 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Bob Saget's death last month stemmed from an accidental blow to the head, his family said in a statement Wednesday. The comedian and “Full House” star was found dead Jan. 9 in a...

As case counts fall, WHO chief warns 'Covid isn't finished'

Thursday, 10 February 2022, 07:33 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The head of the World Health Organization insisted Wednesday that “COVID isn't finished with us,” appealing for more support to fight the pandemic after his agency reported that new...

UK's Johnson signals early end to COVID isolation rules

Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 16:07 Last update: about 6 years ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that laws requiring people in England with COVID-19 to self-isolate could be lifted by the end of the month, bringing an end to all domestic...

Sweden ends COVID-19 testing as pandemic restrictions lifted

Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 11:15 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Sweden has halted wide-scale testing for COVID-19 even among people showing symptoms of an infection, putting an end to the mobile city-square tent sites, drive-in swab centres and home-delivered...

Can you get long Covid after an infection with omicron?

Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 06:46 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? It’s too early to know for sure, but many doctors believe it’s possible to have long-term effects from...

Retired pope asks pardon for abuse, but admits no wrongdoing

Tuesday, 8 February 2022, 14:51 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Retired Pope Benedict XVI asked forgiveness Tuesday for any “grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases, but denied any personal or specific wrongdoing after an independent...

Spotify CEO says cancelling Joe Rogan isn't 'the answer'

Monday, 7 February 2022, 15:47 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Joe Rogan has put Spotify in a tough spot, but the streaming giant is not ready to part ways with the popular podcast host despite intense criticism over his anti-coronavirus vaccine comments and use...

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