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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...

Australia to open borders to vaccinated travellers on February 21

Monday, 7 February 2022, 13:56 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Australia will open its borders to all vaccinated tourists and business travellers from Feb. 21 in a further relaxation of pandemic restrictions announced Monday. Australia imposed some of the...

Queen celebrates 70th anniversary with support for Camilla

Sunday, 6 February 2022, 17:16 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

As the United Kingdom marked the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s rule on Sunday, the queen looked to the future of the monarchy. In remarks delivered in time for Sunday...

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