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Dengue fever is having a banner year, up anestimated 232%--UN

Sat, 2024-07-27 05:39 — mike kraft

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Gene linked to doubling risk of COVID-19 death found by UK scientists

Fri, 2021-11-05 22:31 — mike kraft

Gene linked to doubling risk of COVID-19 death found by UK scientists British scientists have identified a gene that doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19, providing new insights into why some people are more susceptible to the disease than others, while opening up possibilities for targeted medicine. Reuters Reuters

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Indian state sharply raises COVID-19 death toll as country braces for a possib le next wave.

Sat, 2021-06-12 00:27 — mike kraft

Indian state sharply raises COVID-19 death toll prompting call for wide review An Indian state has raised its COVID-19 death toll sharply higher after the discovery of thousands of unreported cases, lending weight to suspicion that India's overall death tally is significantly more than the official figure. Manas Mishra,Neha Arora Reuters

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India’s Neighbors Brace for the Worst from Spreading Coronavirus

Thu, 2021-05-13 23:02 — mike kraft

Shortages force Indian states to suspend vaccinations for 18 to 44 age group Two Indian states and the union territory of Delhi have suspended Covid-19 vaccinations for people aged 18 to 44 due to shortages. By <a href="/profiles/helen-regan">Helen Regan</a>, Adam Renton and <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a>, CNN CNN

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Virus surge, vaccine shortages spread to India's neighboring countries.

Fri, 2021-04-30 21:53 — mike kraft

Virus surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India's borders DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — India has tried to fight skyrocketing coronavirus infections by increasing its production of vaccines and banning their export, cutting off supplies to neighbors such as Bangladesh and Nepal as they struggle with infection surges of their own. These nations have imposed lockdowns as residents of big cities flee to the countryside seeking safety. They are also turning to China and Russia for vaccines in a desperate effort to deal with a pandemic that is becoming bigger and deadlier across South Asia.

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Asia Developments, South Korea first shots, China approves 2 more vaccines

Fri, 2021-02-26 23:25 — mike kraft

Asia Today: 1st vaccines reach arms in S. Korea, Hong Kong South Korea administered its first available shots of coronavirus vaccines to people at long-term care facilities Friday, launching a mass immunization campaign that health authorities hope will... AP NEWS

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WORLD OVERVIEW: Roundup of Developments in Coronavirus situation

Tue, 2021-01-19 22:45 — mike kraft

Asia Today: China sees virus outbreaks across its northeast BEIJING (AP) — China was dealing with coronavirus outbreaks across its frigid northeast on Tuesday, prompting additional lockdowns and travel bans ahead of next month's Lunar New Year holiday.... AP NEWS

BEIJING (AP) — China was dealing with coronavirus outbreaks across its frigid northeast on Tuesday, prompting additional lockdowns and travel bans ahead of next month’s Lunar New Year holiday.

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AP roundup: U.S. official expects quick vaccine distribution, International developments

Fri, 2020-11-20 23:18 — mike kraft

The Latest: U.S. official expects quick vaccine distribution WASHINGTON — Gen. Gustave Perna of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed vaccine program says about 40 million doses could be ready for distribution in the U.S. quickly if the Food and... AP NEWS

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Asia Overview: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi resurgence

Thu, 2020-11-05 23:19 — mike kraft

Asia Today: India's virus cases jump on New Delhi resurgence NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus outbreak increased by more than 50,000 cases Thursday amid a resurgence of infections in the capital. The Health Ministry also reported another 704... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s coronavirus outbreak increased by more than 50,000 cases Thursday amid a resurgence of infections in the capital.

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Asia/Pacific: Australia to spend on vaccines for wider region

Sun, 2020-11-01 01:18 — mike kraft

Asia Today: Australia to spend on vaccines for wider region CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has announced it will spend 500 million Australian dollars ($351 million) to secure COVID-19 vaccines for the Pacific and Southeast Asia “as part of a shared... AP NEWS

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has announced it will spend 500 million Australian dollars ($351 million) to secure COVID-19 vaccines for the Pacific and Southeast Asia “as part of a shared recovery for our region from the pandemic.”

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