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WHO Covid investigators denied entry to China
The investigators were turned back, with Beijing saying "there might be some misunderstanding".
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LA ambulances told not to transport some patients
LA County is experiencing one of the worst US Covid outbreaks, with hospital supplies running low.
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WHO Covid investigators denied entry to China
The investigators were turned back, with Beijing saying "there might be some misunderstanding".
UK daily Covid cases top 60,000 for first time
Roughly one in 50 people in England has got the virus, Prof Chris Whitty says.
LA ambulances told not to transport some patients
LA County is experiencing one of the worst US Covid outbreaks, with hospital supplies running low.
India to export Covid vaccines 'within weeks'
India, which makes most of the world's vaccines, will begin exporting Covid doses by the end of January.
Cancer doctor forgives $650,000 in medical bills
The Arkansas oncologist said the pandemic had left many of his patients struggling to pay.
South Africa coronavirus variant: What's the risk?
Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus.
Video 36 seconds
82-year-old first to get Oxford Covid vaccine
The PM says the number of vaccine doses will amount to "tens of millions" by the end of March.
UK daily Covid cases top 60,000 for first time
Roughly one in 50 people in England has got the virus, Prof Chris Whitty says.
LA ambulances told not to transport some patients
LA County is experiencing one of the worst US Covid outbreaks, with hospital supplies running low.
India to export Covid vaccines 'within weeks'
India, which makes most of the world's vaccines, will begin exporting Covid doses by the end of January.
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