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British PM says G-7 nations expected to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world

Thu, 2021-06-10 17:42 — mike kraft

G-7 nations expected to pledge 1B vaccine doses for world ST. IVES, England (AP) — The Group of Seven nations are set to commit to sharing at least 1 billion coronavirus shots with the world, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Thursday, with half coming from the U.S. AP NEWS

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Reactions to US plan to donate another 500 million vaccine doses to other nations

Thu, 2021-06-10 10:03 — mike kraft

Celebrations (and questions) greet US vaccine donation plan CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Health officials and experts around the world on Thursday welcomed a U.S. plan to donate 500 million more COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, but the celebrations came with hesitation. AP NEWS

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France will open up to vaccinated Americans, establishing color codes for various nationalities.

Sun, 2021-06-06 16:00 — mike kraft

France will open up to vaccinated American tourists starting next Wednesday The announcement marks a major step toward a degree of normality after transatlantic tourism was suspended for more than a year. Rick Noack Washington Post

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Europe starts to reopen but virus patients still overwhelm ICU teams

Sun, 2021-04-25 20:29 — mike kraft

Europe reopens but virus patients still overwhelm ICU teams PARIS (AP) — Cradling the head of the deeply sedated COVID-19 patient like a precious jewel in his hands, Dr. Alexy Tran Dinh steered his intensive-care nurses through the delicate process of rolling the woman off her stomach and onto her back, guiding the team like a dance instructor. They moved only on Tran Dinh’s count, in unison and with extreme care, because the unconscious patient could die within minutes should they inadvertently rip the breathing tube from her mouth.

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India's pandemic situation worsens, capital goes into lockdown

Mon, 2021-04-19 11:57 — mike kraft

India's capital to lock down amid explosive virus surge NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system, which authorities said had been pushed to its limit amid an... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital’s health system, which authorities said had been pushed to its limit amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases.

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to lower carbon emissions, French lawmakers approve a ban on short domestic flights

Sun, 2021-04-11 12:55 — mike kraft

French lawmakers approve a ban on short domestic flights French lawmakers voted late on Saturday to abolish domestic flights on routes than can be covered by train in under two-and-a-half hours, as the government seeks to lower carbon emissions even as the air travel industry reels from the global pandemic. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Overview"Coronavirus international developments briefs

Thu, 2021-04-01 11:20 — mike kraft

Factbox-Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The World Trade Organization said risks from the uneven roll-out of coronavirus vaccination campaigns and the possible emergence of vaccine-resistant strains clouded the outlook for the global trade in goods, while raising its growth forecast slightly. Reuters Staff U.S.

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* All health workers in Italy must have coronavirus jabs, the government said, in a potentially controversial move aimed at protecting vulnerable patients and pushing back against ‘no-vax’ sentiment.

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France to start a nationwide schooolclosure and domestic travel bans to counter the spreading coronovirus.

Wed, 2021-03-31 18:58 — mike kraft

France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up... AP NEWS

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Paris doctors worried about coronavirus overload, UK relaxes its restrictions

Sun, 2021-03-28 12:18 — mike kraft

Paris doctors warn of catastrophic overload of virus cases PARIS (AP) — Critical care doctors in Paris say surging coronavirus infections could soon overwhelm their ability to care for the sick in the French capital's hospitals, possibly forcing them to... AP NEWS

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OVERVIEW: International and U.S. Covid-19 briefs--AP

Mon, 2021-03-22 18:55 — mike kraft

The Latest: Spain to offer AstraZeneca shot to adults 18-65 MADRID — Spain’s health minister said the country will resume use of the AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 by extending it to adults up to 65 years of age and that authorities will consider... AP NEWS

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