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Maori tribe tells anti-vaxxers to stop using haka
Protests have grown amid implementation of "no jab, no job" policies, attracting several thousand in major cities.
World stocks mostly up after US inflation scare
The growth outlook was also in focus as Brussels on Thursday raised its forecast for eurozone output this year.
Eurozone growth outlook brightens despite Covid threat
The commission said that it expected inflation, a pressing concern worldwide, to peak at 2.6 percent this year
US announces deal to bring vaccines to conflict zones
Details on how many doses would be distributed were not immediately announced.
Corpse of man who died of COVID-19 dissected in front of paying audience
David Saunders' body was used in an autopsy demonstration during a cadaver class held in a Portland, Oregon, hotel
Covid-hit India cinemas bet on delayed blockbusters to revive crowds
The pandemic's theatre closures prompted a surge in subscriptions to streaming platforms.
More Wall Street records after Fed decision to taper stimulus
The Fed's move comes as other central banks have already lifted borrowing costs or started to tighten the purse strings.
US gives final approval of Pfizer's Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11
The main concern was the risk of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, detected in adolescents and young adults (mostly males)
Covid global death toll passes 5 million: AFP tally
The WHO estimates that the pandemic's real toll could be two to three times higher than official records
US approval for Moderna teen vaccines delayed
The evaluation on whether to recommend Moderna's vaccine for 12- to 17-year-olds could last until January 2022
WHO wants $23.4 billion for Covid plan
The WHO wants a moratorium on boosters until the end of the year to free up jabs for poorer nations.
Antidepressant reduced Covid-19 hospitalisation risk: study
Many problems stemming from Covid are caused by swelling as the immune system over-reacts to the infection.
US panel recommends Pfizer Covid vaccine for younger children
Of 877 vaccine-induced myocarditis cases in under 29s, 829 were hospitalized, according to official data.
Facebook removes Bolsonaro video linking Covid shots to AIDS
The rest of his videos on the channel, where he has 3.5 million subscribers, will remain accessible.
'SNL' producers looking to get Justin Bieber to replace Ed Sheeran
The "Bad Habits" singer offered to perform from his home even with his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Wuhan Marathon postponed as China battles Covid-19 spike
Authorities have been racing to contain virus infections via mass testing of residents and targeted lockdowns.
Melbourne toasts end of long Covid lockdown
ABC News reported on Thursday that Victoria will also lift quarantine requirements for international travellers at the end of the month.
Covid recovery poses dire climate, health risks: Lancet
The report also warned that nearly three quarters of countries surveyed said they believed they could not afford an integrated national health and climate strategy.
Colin Powell's death sparks misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines
Colin Powell, who died aged 84, was fully vaccinated against Covid-19 but he was especially vulnerable due to suffering myeloma
Woman uses huge snake to scare health officials to avoid taking COVID-19 vaccine [VIDEO]
The woman is seen telling the health workers she would throw the reptile at them if they insisted on administering the vaccine.
12-year-old who died from Covid 6 days after developing minor cough had a rare condition
The syndrome may have contributed to the girl's death but it did not lead to it
US Navy says sailors who refuse vaccine will be expelled
The navy said that 98 percent of its 350,000 active duty members had begun or completed the vaccination process.
Death threats, law suits: Covid experts targeted
Scientists who have spoken publicly about Covid-19 have been subjected to abuse
NBA: Kyrie Irving barred from playing for the Nets, GM Sean Marks explains
Kyrie Irving will not be allowed to join the Brooklyn Nets for practice or games until he is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
How Serbia became the world's latest Covid hotspot
The country has long been a hotbed of misinformation about vaccination
UK Govt fumbled start of Covid crisis: MPs' probe
Britain had also been too slow to introduce the isolation of infected people and their households
Rain-sodden Sydney ends lockdown after 106 days
There will still be limits on mass gatherings and international borders and schools will not fully reopen for a few weeks yet.
Pfizer seeks US authorization of Covid vaccine for ages 5-11
While younger children are less likely to develop severe cases, they can still become sick and transmit the virus to the general population.
NBA star set to lose millions for being anti-vaxxer, banned from practice and future games
Kyrie Irving has refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19
Premier League scrambles to convince stars to get vaccinated
NBA stars in the United States face docked pay and missing matches if they are not vaccinated in states where indoor events require full vaccination.