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Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus?

Saturday, 27 February 2021, 07:19 Last update: about 7 years ago The Conversation

1. Does vaccination completely prevent infection? The short answer is no. You can still get infected after you’ve been vaccinated. But your chances of getting seriously ill are almost...

Lady Gaga's dogs recovered safely after theft, shooting

Saturday, 27 February 2021, 07:12 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dog walker, were recovered unharmed Friday, Los Angeles police said. A woman brought the dogs to...

Italy's Lombardy again in virus crisis as Brescia sees surge

Friday, 26 February 2021, 07:21 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Italy’s northern Lombardy region, where Europe's coronavirus outbreak erupted last year, asked the national government Thursday for more vaccines to help stem a surge of new COVID-19 cases that...

EU vows to speed vaccine roll out, presses drug makers

Friday, 26 February 2021, 07:18 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

European Union leaders vowed Thursday to accelerate the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines and pressed pharmaceutical companies to respect their delivery commitments, as concern mounts about the spread of...

Migrants evade Libyan coast guard to reach Europe

Thursday, 25 February 2021, 08:59 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The February storm is unforgiving, violently shaking the humanitarian rescuers’ vessel as they try to revive a faulty engine and save African migrants drifting in the Mediterranean Sea after...

Britons rush to book holidays amid plans to end lockdown

Wednesday, 24 February 2021, 07:37 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Stir-crazy Britons rushed to book overseas vacations after Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled plans to slowly ease a national lockdown, boosting optimism that travel restrictions will be removed in...

Not to be sniffed at: Agony of post-COVID-19 loss of smell

Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 09:20 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

The doctor slid a miniature camera into the patient’s right nostril, making her whole nose glow red with its bright miniature light. “Tickles a bit, eh?” he asked as he rummaged...

Shops, haircuts return in April as UK lifts virus lockdown slowly

Tuesday, 23 February 2021, 06:42 Last update: about 7 years ago Associated Press

Children in England will return to class and people will be able to meet a friend outside for coffee in two weeks’ time, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday as he laid out a slow...

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