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Indonesia is now the epicenter of Asia's Covid-19 crisis

Wed, 2021-07-21 11:25 — Naomisfreeman

Indonesia is now the epicenter of Asia's Covid-19 crisis. Here's what you need to know For much of last year, it seemed like Indonesia had managed to keep its Covid-19 outbreak largely under control. Rhea Mogul, CNN CNN

As of July 20, Indonesia had recorded nearly 3 million total cases and more than 76,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. But experts fear the figures underestimate the real spread in the country due to a lack of testing. . .

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More than half of Australia's population under COVID-19 lockdowns

Tue, 2021-07-20 17:46 — Naomisfreeman

More than half of Australia's population under COVID-19 lockdowns More than half of Australia's 25 million people were under lockdown on Tuesday after a third state adopted movement curbs to rein in the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus. Renju Jose, Jonathan Barrett U.S.

More than half of Australia’s 25 million people were under lockdown on Tuesday after a third state adopted movement curbs to rein in the highly contagious Delta variant of coronavirus.

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Overview: WHO sounds alarm as global deaths top 4 million, delta spreads to 100 countries

Fri, 2021-07-09 09:14 — mike kraft

Coronavirus world updates: WHO sounds alarm as global deaths top 4 million, delta spreads to 100 countries WHO chief warned that more contagious variants are “currently winning the race against vaccines” with much of the world’s population unvaccinated. Erin Cunningham Washington Post

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Overview: Australia, Asia, UK

Wed, 2021-07-07 09:42 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Staff U.S.

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Delta Varient infected 24 at superspreader party in Australia but not the 6 vaccinated guests

Fri, 2021-07-02 11:50 — mike kraft

The Delta variant infected almost everyone at a 'superspreader' party in Australia — but not the 6 vaccinated people After a birthday party near Sydney, 24 guests tested positive for COVID-19. The six fully vaccinated guests remained healthy, a health official said. Andrea Michelson Business Insider

Almost all of the guests at a birthday party near Sydney later tested positive for the coronavirus.
The six fully vaccinated guests remained healthy, a health official said.

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ANALYIS: COVID Delta variant takeover in U.K. offers a warning, and some hope

Wed, 2021-06-30 10:22 — mike kraft

COVID Delta variant takeover in U.K. offers a warning, and some hope Britain, where the strain already accounts for 99% of new cases, can offer some useful insight into battling the highly-transmissible variant first detected in India. cbsthismorning

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OVERVIEW: U.S. Military, Asia, South Pacific developments

Wed, 2021-06-30 09:41 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Staff U.S.

-- Members of the U.S. military who were vaccinated against COVID-19 showed higher-than-expected rates of heart inflammation, although the condition was still extremely rare, according to a study released on Tuesday.

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