Thousands of schools reopened throughout France on Tuesday as the government eases its coronavirus lockdown rules despite some fears of
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Debate swirls on use of virus ‘immunity passports’
Governments and organizations around the world are mulling the use of hotly-debated “immunity passports” aimed at easing pandemic-related lockdowns and
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Researchers develop breakthrough antibody test for COVID-19 virus
Several tests have been developed for detecting the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19, but these generally
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Africa dangerously behind in global race for virus gear
As Africa braces for a surge in coronavirus cases, its countries are dangerously behind in the global race for scarce
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Experimental virus drug remdesivir failed in human trial: reports
The experimental antiviral drug remdesivir has failed in its first randomized clinical trial to treat the COVID-19 illness, reports said
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US virus numbers now include probable cases without tests
The U.S. tally of coronavirus cases and deaths could soon jump because federal health officials will now count illnesses that
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US eyes virus ‘plateau’ as world weighs cautious reboot
Coronavirus deaths in the hard-hit United States were flat for a second consecutive day, with New York’s governor saying the
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Ghana extends virus lockdown in key regions
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Ghana will extend a lockdown on the country’s two main regions for one week to help
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Is Europe beating the virus? Experts urge prudence
Is it the beginning of the end? Even with the death toll still climbing, Europe’s home confinement measures to combat
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Swiss ‘hackathon’ seeks new paths in virus battle
More than 5,000 people took part over the weekend in a virtual “hackathon” in Switzerland to generate fresh ideas for
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