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It’s dog eat dog in the world of Covid-19 vaccines

It’s dog eat dog in the world of Covid-19 vaccines

'Vaccine nationalism': Is it every country for itself?

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Top Glove has petitioned against import ban, US Customs says

Top Glove has petitioned against import ban, US Customs says

US has placed a detention order on imports from two subsidiaries of Top Glove two weeks ago.

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Hong Kong on verge of large coronavirus outbreak, warns leader

Hong Kong on verge of large coronavirus outbreak, warns leader

Strict new measures imposed by the city to curb the disease’s spread take effect on Wednesday.

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Indonesia kindergarten explores new ways to teach over pandemic

Indonesia kindergarten explores new ways to teach over pandemic

Children sit within protective boxes made using plastic sheets that are disinfected after each classroom session.

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WHO reports record daily increase in global Covid-19 cases, up over 284,000

WHO reports record daily increase in global Covid-19 cases, up over 284,000

Death also rose by 9,573, the highst one-day increase since April 30.

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Senior US diplomat backs foreign students, including Chinese

Senior US diplomat backs foreign students, including Chinese

Trump has abruptly abandoned a plan that would have forced out tens of thousands of foreign students.

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Don't expect first Covid-19 vaccinations until early next year, says WHO

Don't expect first Covid-19 vaccinations until early next year, says WHO

WHO is working to ensure fair vaccine distribution, but for now it is key to suppress the virus’s spread.

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World leaders to send videos instead of travelling to UN in September

World leaders to send videos instead of travelling to UN in September

Many world leaders could be wary to travel to severely pandemic-hit United States.

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Covid-19: A tale of two countries at Niagara Falls

Covid-19: A tale of two countries at Niagara Falls

Canadian tourists at the falls say they are much safer with the six person per boat limit.

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YOURSAY | Muhyiddin’s error a case of sheer incompetence?

YOURSAY | Muhyiddin’s error a case of sheer incompetence?

‘Would those figures have gone unchallenged if not for Loke’s sharp eyes?’

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Wave of promising study results raise hopes for coronavirus vaccines

Wave of promising study results raise hopes for coronavirus vaccines

Three potential Covid-19 vaccines show they can train the immune system to fight the virus without serious side effects.

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‘Tighten quarantine rules to avoid Australia’s Covid-19 fate’

‘Tighten quarantine rules to avoid Australia’s Covid-19 fate’

Health Ministry is looking at reinstating institutionalised quarantine for those returning from 'high-risk' countries.

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US coronavirus cases shatter records, rise by 75,000 in single day

US coronavirus cases shatter records, rise by 75,000 in single day

More than half of all states - 30 out of 50 - have reported record one-day increases in cases this month.

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Second group of US diplomats fly back to China amid frayed ties

Second group of US diplomats fly back to China amid frayed ties

The US is working to fully restaff its mission in China, one of its largest in the world.

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Fauci calls White House criticism of him bizarre, says 'let's stop this nonsense'

Fauci calls White House criticism of him bizarre, says 'let's stop this nonsense'

The recent spike in coronavirus infections put Fauci on a collision course with the White House.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro says will return to work if new test shows he is Covid-19 free

Brazil's Bolsonaro says will return to work if new test shows he is Covid-19 free

The right-wing president says he has not felt out of breath, nor has he lost his sense of taste.

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Covid-19 cases rise by one million in five days, WHO sounds alarm

Covid-19 cases rise by one million in five days, WHO sounds alarm

'Let me be blunt, too many countries are headed in the wrong direction...'

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US Covid-19 cases rise by record for third day in a row, up over 62,500

US Covid-19 cases rise by record for third day in a row, up over 62,500

Walt Disney decides to reopen its theme park in Florida despite a spike in Covid-19 cases.

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Singapore's ruling PAP cedes ground to opposition in pandemic poll

Singapore's ruling PAP cedes ground to opposition in pandemic poll

The PAP extended its uninterrupted rule but its popular vote slipped near a record low.

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Indonesia posts worst daily rise in Covid-19 cases

Indonesia posts worst daily rise in Covid-19 cases

Almost half of the 2,657 new cases are detected at a military training centre in West Java.

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WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of Covid-19

WHO acknowledges 'evidence emerging' of airborne spread of Covid-19

Any change in the WHO’s assessment of risk of transmission could affect its current advice on keeping 1m of physical distancing.

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What doctors have learned about fighting Covid-19

What doctors have learned about fighting Covid-19

Here's what doctors have learned about fighting Covid-19.

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Global coronavirus cases rise to more than 11 million

Global coronavirus cases rise to more than 11 million

The disease that has killed more than half a million people in seven months.

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COMMENT | The unsung role of state gov’ts in battling Covid

COMMENT | The unsung role of state gov’ts in battling Covid

States that stand out in their responses include Penang, Sabah, S’wak, S’gor and T’ganu.

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