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Covax demands fresher vaccine doses after delivery record

It proposes minimum 10-week shelf life for donated shots, at least 4 weeks’ notice for recipient countries

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Google to halt election ads ahead of Philippines vote next year

Updated policy in effect starting February 8, covers YouTube, other platforms

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Russia, Asean hold 1st naval drills along Malacca Strait

Exercise comes amid growing tensions in Pacific, particularly around South China Sea

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WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders

Body says move could dissuade countries from sharing data about evolving virus

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Pfizer seeks Washington approval on Covid-19 booster shots for teens

FDA so far only grants emergency use authorisations for 3rd doses to those aged 18 and over

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US health panel endorses Merck Covid-19 pill

Govt to buy 3.1 mil courses of molnupiravir for approximately US$2.2 bil

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Drug lord El Chapo’s wife sentenced to 3 years in prison

Court acknowledges Emma Coronel Aispuro married criminal in her teens

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro joins Liberal Party ahead of polls next year

President’s move to seek re-election comes as country bars independent candidacies

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Germany gives 1st verdict to call out Islamic State genocide against Yazidis

Activists hail ruling as ‘historic’ win for minority group

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UK ramps up booster programme to combat Omicron

At least 400 military personnel to be drafted in to help National Health Service deliver shots

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Omicron vaccine could get nod in 4 months: European Medicines Agency

Executive director says decision on possible new shots must be made by other bodies

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Thailand to offer 1-year Medical Treatment Visa to attract foreign patients

Visitors must show bank statements with at least 800k baht, accident and Covid-19 insurance coverage

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Australia ‘not going back to lockdowns’ in wake of Omicron variant: PM

Statement follows country pushing back planned reopening by 2 weeks