Tag: Disease outbreaks
Despite Canadian easing, US extends land border restrictions
The United States Government on Wednesday extended the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travelers until at least Aug....
Rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID cases are causing alarm, confusion
Reports of athletes, lawmakers and others getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming but top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the...
3 million donated doses of U.S. vaccines arrive in Guatemala
MEXICO CITY — Three million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine donated by the United States arrived in Guatemala on Tuesday.
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France requires COVID pass for Eiffel Tower, tourist venues
PARIS — Visitors need a special COVID pass to ride up the Eiffel Tower or visit French museums or movie theaters from Wednesday, the...
Report: U.K. border officers to stop routine COVID checks
LONDON — U.K. border officers have been directed to stop routinely checking whether travelers from many countries have tested negative for COVID-19, British media...
South African firm to make Pfizer vaccine, first in Africa
JOHANNESBURG — A South African firm will begin producing the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, the first time that the shot will be produced in Africa,...
Unlike elsewhere, New Hampshire refunds COVID business fines
CONCORD, N.H. — Three Republican governors opposed efforts this year to absolve businesses for violating public health orders during the coronavirus pandemic. But only...
Tunisia’s president orders military to manage virus crisis
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisia’s president on Wednesday ordered the military to take over management of the national COVID-19 pandemic response, as the country fights...
EXPLAINER: What’s making mid-Atlantic songbirds sick?
WASHINGTON — A mysterious ailment has sickened and killed thousands of songbirds in several mid-Atlantic states since late spring. While scientists are still racing...
Orioles put Akin, Santander on COVID-19 IL
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Baltimore Orioles placed left-hander Keegan Akin and outfielder Anthony Santander on the COVID-19 injured list before Wednesday’s game at...