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Covid Variants Over Time: Alpha To Omicron To Stratus, Tracked And Explained
Since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in late 2019 the virus has spawned dozens of lineages, a handful of global "variants of concern" that changed the course of the pandemic.
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Rwanda Virus: Recent News, Signs, Causes, & Prevention Tips
In this article, we share latest news, causes, signs and prevention tips for Rwanda Virus.
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Opinion | Is India Really At Risk Of A Monkeypox Outbreak?
The WHO, on August 14, declared the current upsurge of Mpox or Monkeypox in Central Africa as a global emergency requiring urgent action. Though India has not reported any cases yet, the Central government is keeping a close eye on the situation.
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How A Rs 1,580 Allowance Sustained Families In South Africa During Covid
A new documentary film reveals how a monthly Rs 1,580 ($19) grant from the South African government instituted during the Covid pandemic for unemployed people has changed the lives of the beneficiaries.
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Highly-Mutated COVID-19 Variant Found In 2 More Nations, Numbers Still Low
A highly mutated COVID variant called BA.2.86 has now been detected in Switzerland and South Africa in addition to Israel, Denmark, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a leading World Health Organization official.
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Ethiopian Airline Weathers Covid Problems, Still Faces 'Real Challenges'
Ethiopian Airlines successfully weathered the Covid pandemic by shifting its strategy, but Africa's only profitable carrier still faces "real challenges" in sourcing parts and staying competitive at a time of inflation, its CEO told AFP.
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Australia's Opener Matt Renshaw Tests Positive For Covid-19, Will Feature In Sydney Test Against South Africa
Earlier, Peter Handscomb was named as an emergency fielder in the team sheet, indicating that he could be drafted as a COVID substitute if the need arises.
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Monkeypox Timeline: From Beginnings In Africa To Global Spread
The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be a global health emergency -- the highest alarm it can sound.
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What Is Monkeypox? - 'Hot Mic' With Nidhi Razdan
Hot Mic with Nidhi Razdan: Monkeypox has been detected in 14 countries now including the US and Britain. The outbreak has taken scientists by surprise since Monkeypox is most common in remote parts of Central and West Africa
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COVID-19 Positivity Rate Nears Record In This Country
South Africa's daily coronavirus test positivity rate neared a record, rising above 30% on Saturday for the first time in almost five months as two sublineages of the omicron variant spread rapidly ahead of the nation's winter season.
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Covid Variants Over Time: Alpha To Omicron To Stratus, Tracked And Explained
Since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in late 2019 the virus has spawned dozens of lineages, a handful of global "variants of concern" that changed the course of the pandemic.
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Rwanda Virus: Recent News, Signs, Causes, & Prevention Tips
In this article, we share latest news, causes, signs and prevention tips for Rwanda Virus.
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Opinion | Is India Really At Risk Of A Monkeypox Outbreak?
The WHO, on August 14, declared the current upsurge of Mpox or Monkeypox in Central Africa as a global emergency requiring urgent action. Though India has not reported any cases yet, the Central government is keeping a close eye on the situation.
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How A Rs 1,580 Allowance Sustained Families In South Africa During Covid
A new documentary film reveals how a monthly Rs 1,580 ($19) grant from the South African government instituted during the Covid pandemic for unemployed people has changed the lives of the beneficiaries.
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Highly-Mutated COVID-19 Variant Found In 2 More Nations, Numbers Still Low
A highly mutated COVID variant called BA.2.86 has now been detected in Switzerland and South Africa in addition to Israel, Denmark, the U.S. and the U.K., according to a leading World Health Organization official.
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Ethiopian Airline Weathers Covid Problems, Still Faces 'Real Challenges'
Ethiopian Airlines successfully weathered the Covid pandemic by shifting its strategy, but Africa's only profitable carrier still faces "real challenges" in sourcing parts and staying competitive at a time of inflation, its CEO told AFP.
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Australia's Opener Matt Renshaw Tests Positive For Covid-19, Will Feature In Sydney Test Against South Africa
Earlier, Peter Handscomb was named as an emergency fielder in the team sheet, indicating that he could be drafted as a COVID substitute if the need arises.
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Monkeypox Timeline: From Beginnings In Africa To Global Spread
The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the outbreak, which has affected nearly 16,000 people in 72 countries, to be a global health emergency -- the highest alarm it can sound.
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What Is Monkeypox? - 'Hot Mic' With Nidhi Razdan
Hot Mic with Nidhi Razdan: Monkeypox has been detected in 14 countries now including the US and Britain. The outbreak has taken scientists by surprise since Monkeypox is most common in remote parts of Central and West Africa
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COVID-19 Positivity Rate Nears Record In This Country
South Africa's daily coronavirus test positivity rate neared a record, rising above 30% on Saturday for the first time in almost five months as two sublineages of the omicron variant spread rapidly ahead of the nation's winter season.
