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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic in doubt for fourth round due to injury
The defending champion required treatment before defeating Taylor Fritz on Friday.
Virus expected to last long-term despite global vaccine rollout
Disease experts warned that vaccines won't end the pandemic unless all countries receive doses in a fast and fair manner.
Australian Open: COVID outbreak forces Grand Slam to ban fans from the audience
The state of Victoria will enter a five-day emergency lockdown after fresh cases of COVID-19 were detected.
The anti-vaxxer problem: Why 1 in 3 don't want the COVID vaccine
To date, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has administered over 44.7 million doses of the vaccine to over 33.7 million people.
Dementia patients at higher risk of contracting COVID-19, hospitalisation
Some of the risk factors of dementia are genetics/family history, smoking, alcohol use, atherosclerosis, cholesterol, diabetes, and mild cognitive impairment.
Uber posts big loss as pandemic clobbers ridesharing, despite delivery offset
Revenue in the quarter was $3.2 billion, a 16-percent decrease from the same period a year earlier.
WHO approves AstraZeneca jabs for Covid variants, over-65s
However, the AstraZeneca jab first needs emergency use authorisation from the WHO, which is set to make a decision next week.
9-year-old dies 3 days after testing positive for COVID-19
Makenzie started complaining about feeling very exhausted, so she was tucked in bed early before being found unresponsive.
Covid origins still a mystery as WHO-China probe ends
Despite the vaccine rollouts -- more than 136.5 million people have received jabs around the world so far.
Patients with gum disease more likely to die of COVID-19
Researchers explained that patients with gum disease showed higher blood markers that indicate inflammation in the body.
Fake N95 masks discovered all over US hospital shelves
The fake 3M masks look, feel and fit like the genuine item.
Australian Open: Distressed Azarenka refuses to talk about ailment after shock exit
A distressed 12th seed needed two medical timeouts in the second set before losing 7-5, 6-4, but said players should not have to speak about health issues.
WHO says don't dismiss AstraZeneca shot after South Africa delays jabs
An international team of experts in China investigating how the outbreak started will speak to the media in Wuhan on Tuesday, the WHO announced.
Are COVID-19 vaccines safe for cancer patients?
Despite the limited data, medical groups, doctors, and cancer experts are pushing for vaccination of most cancer patients
AstraZeneca vaccine less effective against S.African strain: study
Researchers are currently working to update the vaccine, and "have a version with the South African spike sequence in the works."
Brexit and Covid slash UK exports to EU: report
Truckers heading over the Channel to France now require a negative Covid test before making the crossing.
Australian Open: Andy Murray 'angry' for missing Grand Slam due to relaxed COVID protocols
The 33-year-old fully believes that he caught the novel coronavirus over the holiday season, as he spent time training at the LTA's high performance centre in London.
WHO calls for bigger vaccine rollout as US nears 'breaking point'
Europe is still the worst-affected region, with more than 760,000 deaths.
"No red flags": Fauci confident about COVID-19 vaccine trials for pregnant women
More than 10,000 pregnant women have already participated in COVID-19 vaccine trials with positive results.
COVID-19 vaccine side effects: Doctor warns about confusing sign that looks like breast cancer
A number of patients reported experiencing swollen lymph nodes two to four days after being vaccinated.
With China's help, Serbia overtakes EU in vaccine rollout
When registering for an appointment, Serbs can tick off their vaccine of choice -- the Pfizer/BioNtech, Sputnik V and Sinopharm jabs are currently on the menu.
J&J seeks US vaccine approval as hopes rise in virus fight
An advisory committee of the US Food and Drug Administration will meet to consider the application on February 26.
Adults in the 20 to 49 age group are biggest COVID-19 superspreaders: study says
The research suggested that targeting the 20 to 49 age group for vaccination may help in hastening school reopenings.
Dolly Parton has yet to receive COVID-19 vaccine even after $1M donation
Dolly Parton plans to have it on video when she gets her COVID-19 vaccine to encourage people to get vaccinated.
Hundreds isolated, tested as Covid case rocks Australian Open build-up
Health officials insisted the risk to players and officials was "low" after a staff member at one of the tournament's designated hotels tested positive.
Virus team visits China lab as poorer nations get vaccine boost
A WHO team finally started work on its investigation in recent days after months of delays, with the experts visiting the Wuhan Institute of Virology on Wednesday.
Mom with COVID-19 gives birth in a coma; finally holds her baby 3 months later
The mother contracted COVID-19 when she was already nine months pregnant and was then placed in a medically-induced coma.
Missouri teen successfully beats cancer three times but dies from COVID-19 complications
The 17-year-old fought with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and had beaten it three times through chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.
Tributes paid after death of British lockdown hero 'Captain Tom'
Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Moore "not just a national inspiration but a beacon of hope for the world"
71 homes destroyed as Australia bushfire rages near locked-down Perth
More than 200 firefighters were battling the bushfire supported by water-bombing aircraft.