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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic
Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.
Vaccine hold-ups risk new Covid wave in DR Congo
In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.
US authorises Pfizer vaccine for adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls it "a significant step" in the fight against Covid-19.
WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'
The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study.
Hugs with loved ones in England lockdown easing
Boris Johnson urges people to use common sense as he confirms the next stage of lockdown easing.
China's population grows at slowest pace in decades
The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies.
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How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic
Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.
Vaccine hold-ups risk new Covid wave in DR Congo
In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.
US authorises Pfizer vaccine for adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls it "a significant step" in the fight against Covid-19.
WHO says India Covid variant of 'global concern'
The WHO says the B.1.617 mutation spreads more easily than other variants and requires further study.
Hugs with loved ones in England lockdown easing
Boris Johnson urges people to use common sense as he confirms the next stage of lockdown easing.
China's population grows at slowest pace in decades
The results add pressure on Beijing to boost measures for couples to have more babies.
How Italy's healthcare staff survived the pandemic
Nurses in Italy have been instrumental in helping to fight Covid-19 - but it's taken a heavy toll.
Vaccine hold-ups risk new Covid wave in DR Congo
In one of Africa's largest countries, people worry more about security and other diseases than Covid-19.
US authorises Pfizer vaccine for adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calls it "a significant step" in the fight against Covid-19.
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