Tag: Infectious diseases
EXPLAINER: The US investigation into COVID-19 origins
WASHINGTON — Once dismissed by most public health experts and government officials, the hypothesis that COVID-19 leaked accidentally from a Chinese lab is now...
Fully vaccinated Canadians can avoid border quarantine soon
TORONTO — Canada’s health minister said Wednesday fully vaccinated Canadian citizens who test negative for COVID-19 will soon be exempt from two weeks quarantine...
Gucci digitally outfits Gen-Z in metaverse foray with Roblox
MILAN — Anyone whose virtual alter ego is wandering around the Roblox online game platform these days might run into other avatars sporting Gucci...
Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns
SAO PAULO — The Brazil squad has agreed to play in the Copa America despite expressing concerns over the late decision to stage the...
Longest serving death row inmate in US resentenced to life
HOUSTON — The longest serving death row inmate in the U.S. was resentenced to life in prison on Wednesday after prosecutors in Texas concluded...
Ferrari taps European chip-maker executive as new CEO
MILAN — Luxury sports carmaker Ferrari has tapped Benedetto Vigna, an Italian executive at Europe’s largest semiconductor chipmaker, as its new CEO, the company...
‘This IS INSANE’: Africa desperately short of COVID vaccine
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
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White Sox return to 100% at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 25
CHICAGO — The White Sox will return to 100% capacity at Guaranteed Rate Field starting with a June 25 against Seattle.
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EU report: Illicit drug sales moved online during lockdowns
MADRID — Illegal drug production on European soil increased during the coronavirus pandemic last year as lockdowns helped move drug sales from streets to...
EU lawmakers OK virus pass, boosting summer travel hopes
BRUSSELS — European Union lawmakers on Wednesday endorsed a new travel certificate that will allow people to move between European countries without having to...