Tag: Pandemics
Iraq’s health minister resigns over Baghdad hospital fire
<p>BAGHDAD — Iraq's health minister resigned Tuesday over a week after a deadly blaze killed dozens of people in a Baghdad hospital for COVID-19...
As pandemic ebbs, an old fear is new again: mass shootings
<p>PORTLAND, Ore. — Brianne Smith was overjoyed to get an e-mail telling her to schedule a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hours later,...
Iraq’s health minister resigns over Baghdad hospital fire
BAGHDAD — Iraq's health minister resigned Tuesday over a week after a deadly blaze killed dozens of people in a Baghdad hospital for COVID-19...
Costa Rica priest sings public health message amid pandemic
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — A Roman Catholic priest better known for his outreach to the poor is winning new fans with his catchy...
Russia lags behind others in its COVID-19 vaccination drive
<p>MOSCOW — While at the Park House shopping mall in northern Moscow, Vladimir Makarov saw it was offering the coronavirus vaccine to customers, so...
EXPLAINER: COVID-19, far-right are top themes in Madrid vote
<p>MADRID — Residents in Madrid, one of Europe's worst-hit regions in the pandemic, are voting Tuesday for a new regional assembly in an election...
UN program inks Moderna deal on 500M doses, starting in Q4
<p>GENEVA — Moderna and vaccine promoter Gavi have announced a firm deal by which the pharmaceutical company will provide up to 500 million doses...
Russia lags behind others in its COVID-19 vaccination drive
MOSCOW — While at the Park House shopping mall in northern Moscow, Vladimir Makarov saw it was offering the coronavirus vaccine to customers, so...
Germany cancels Oktoberfest 2nd year over coronavirus fears
<p>BERLIN — Bavarian officials on Monday canceled Oktoberfest festivities for a second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of the...
EXPLAINER: COVID-19, far-right are top themes in Madrid vote
MADRID — Residents in Madrid, one of Europe's worst-hit regions in the pandemic, are voting Tuesday for a new regional assembly in an election...