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WHO lists Moderna Covid-19 jab for emergency use

This helps countries unable to assess a vaccine’s effectiveness themselves have quick access, allows Covax to distribute it to poorer nations

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Singapore tightens entry measures for travellers from Thailand

Move to be implemented following alarming Covid-19 resurgences in kingdom

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Food pantries spread in Philippines as virus restrictions bite

Community-run stalls a lifeline for many

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South Korea to gain herd immunity by November

More than three million, or 5.2% of the population, vaccinated over two months, says disease control agency

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Global Covid-19 infections breach 150 million

Number of daily cases worldwide more than doubles since mid-February

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Aussie doctor defies distance to aid virus-hit Indian relatives

Yadu Singh turns to WhatsApp phone calls, text and videochat to offer lifesaving medical advice

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Indonesia to salvage submarine after deadly sinking disaster

It is waiting on arrival of two ships, including from China, equipped to handle deep-sea salvage operations

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Scores killed in stampede at Israel pilgrimage site

Turnout for Lag BaOmer holiday is country’s largest gathering since Covid-19 pandemic began

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North Sumatra landslide kills 3

At least 9 missing, feared buried beneath mountain of mud and debris

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Vietnam reports cases of Indian Covid-19 variant

New community outbreak also surfaces in Ha Nam

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First US Covid-19 emergency aid supplies land in India

Military transport carrying 400 oxygen cylinders, hospital equipment, 1 million rapid coronavirus tests

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US to ban menthol cigarettes

FDA says it facilitates progression to regular smoking, particularly among youth, young adults

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Dozens hurt in grandstand collapse at Israel pilgrimage site

20 attendees of feast of Lag BaOmer in critical condition