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Biden tells unvaccinated Americans to be 'concerned' about Omicron variant 22 Dec 2021 - 12:28 am
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US FDA set to authorize Pfizer, Merck COVID-19 pills this week - Bloomberg News 21 Dec 2021 - 08:01 pm
FILE PHOTO: An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir and being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters on October 26, 2021. Merck & Co Inc/Handout via REUTERS
Trump plans news conference on Jan. 6, anniversary of deadly US Capitol riot 21 Dec 2021 - 07:29 pm
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump pauses as he announces his decision that the United States will withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Agreement, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, U.S., June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Mexico intercepts 190,000 illegal immigration attempts to US 21 Dec 2021 - 05:16 pm
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Pardes to go public, says Covid-19 antiviral pill does not need booster 21 Dec 2021 - 02:10 pm
PBI-0451 protease inhibitor pills are seen in a container in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on December 16, 2021. Pardes Biosciences/Handout via Reuters
Trump reveals he got Covid-19 booster shot; crowd boos him 21 Dec 2021 - 08:51 am
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US considers eased travel restrictions with Southern African countries-Fauci 21 Dec 2021 - 12:17 am
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Omicron-fueled COVID wave crashes into New York days before Christmas 20 Dec 2021 - 09:05 pm
The 2022 numerals, delivered to Times Square ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations, are seen in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., December 20, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
Royal Caribbean says 48 passengers test positive for COVID-19 on ship 20 Dec 2021 - 08:48 pm
FILE PHOTO: A view of the world's largest cruise ship of Royal Caribbean Cruises, the 362-metre-long Symphony of the Seas, during its world presentation ceremony, berthed at a port in Malaga, Spain March 27, 2018. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
'We did it!' Chile's Boric seals leftist revival with election win 20 Dec 2021 - 11:57 am
Chile's President-elect Gabriel Boric delivers a speech on stage as he celebrates with supporters after winning the presidential election in Santiago, Chile, December 19, 2021. Reuters/Rodrigo Garrido
In a world-first, a woman gave birth in her Tesla, while it handled most of the driving 20 Dec 2021 - 10:50 am
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Brazil's health regulator asks for protection as anti-vaccine threats mount 19 Dec 2021 - 11:21 pm
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes near Fiji - USGS 19 Dec 2021 - 09:27 pm
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New US push for vaccines, boosters to stem 'raging' Omicron -Fauci 19 Dec 2021 - 08:19 pm
FILE PHOTO: Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks about the Omicron coronavirus variant during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Canada to lift travel ban on 10 African nations, boost border testing for COVID-19 17 Dec 2021 - 08:45 pm
Healthcare workers prepare to test passengers as they arrive at Toronto's Pearson airport after mandatory coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing took effect for international arrivals in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada February 1, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo
Manulife latest financial firm to postpone back to office plans amid COVID spread 17 Dec 2021 - 07:40 pm
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Kentucky rain turns more tornado survivors out of their homes 17 Dec 2021 - 05:18 pm
A general view of rubble and debris at the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory in the aftermath of a tornado, after a devastating outbreak of tornadoes that ripped through several U.S. states, in Mayfield, Kentucky, U.S., December 16, 2021. REUTERS/Cheney Orr
Omicron could soon swamp critical care in Canada's most populous province 16 Dec 2021 - 08:32 pm
FILE PHOTO: A respiratory therapist and six nurses prone a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient inside the intensive care unit of Humber River Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio/File Photo