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Russia loses over one million people in historic population fall

Ongoing demographic woes have been exacerbated by Covid-19

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US aviation regulator points to progress in allowing 5G at more airports

Federal Aviation Administration has narrowed down territory having safety issues using data provided by Verizon, AT&T 

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Ardern popularity lowest since elected New Zealand PM amid Covid-19 response

1News-Kantar poll released yesterday shows her rating as preferred leader at 35%  

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Sweden opts against Covid-19 vaccination for kids aged 5-11

Benefits not evident to be recommend for whole group, says Public Health Agency

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US presses China on Covid-19 rules on diplomats

Beijing has imposed mandatory quarantines of at least 14 days for inbound passengers

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WHO hit by racism, systemic bullying claims against Western Pacific head

Japanese doctor Dr Takeshi Kasai is accused of presiding over a ‘toxic atmosphere’

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Human trials of HIV vaccine using mRNA tech kick off

Phase 1 is being carried out in the US among 56 healthy adults who are tested negative

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EU watchdog approves Pfizer Covid-19 pill

Paxlovid may be effective against Omicron, studies show

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Hong Kong shortens on-arrival quarantine from three weeks to two

This is followed by seven days of self-monitoring at home, says city leader Carrie Lam

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US rejects Russia demand on Ukraine, but talks see new life

New, ‘serious’ diplomatic path forward on the table, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken

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Israel rolls out 4th Covid-19 shot to vulnerable over-18s

Over 600,000 Israelis out of 9.4 mil population have received fourth dose

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Moderna begins trial of Omicron-specific vaccine booster

It will involve 600 adults, to be evaluated as 3rd, 4th dose

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England lifts Omicron restrictions

This comes after over 37 mil people receive booster jabs