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Vaccine inequality exposed by dire situation in world’s poorest nations
Analysis: the failings of the Covax programme, logistical issues and governments’ own inadequacies are making …
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Did Covid come from a Wuhan lab? What we know so far
To China’s fury, Joe Biden has ordered a review of rival theories about lab leaks and animal hostsCoronavirus …
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Picture of two pandemics: Covid cases fall in rich west as poorer nations suffer
India’s tragedy could be followed by Africa’s, campaigners warn, as wealthy nations fail to extend vaccines – …
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Nepal facing ‘human catastrophe’ similar to India’s amid rampant Covid surge
Country appeals for international help amid vaccine shortage, overrun hospitals and reported 47% positivity ra…
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Everest Covid outbreak throws climbing season into doubt
Nepal authorities accused of underplaying seriousness of situation as daily cases soarCoronavirus – latest upd…
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Why India’s worsening Covid crisis is a dire problem for the world
Analysis: Urgent supplies are needed to stem the rampant spread of infections in country of 1.4bnCoronavirus –…
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Everest Covid cases shine harsh light on Nepalese decision to open mountain
Norwegian climber airlifted from mountain while Sherpa reported to have also tested positiveThe first cases of…
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Covid-19: India’s response to second wave is warning to other countries
Analysis: India’s surveillance of the virus missed its real prevalence earlier this yearCoronavirus – latest u…
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Ex-Indian PM Manmohan Singh admitted to hospital with Covid
Former leader, 88, developed fever and tested positive despite recently getting vaccinatedCoronavirus – latest…
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Narendra Modi: Covid resurgence in India like being ‘hit by a storm’
Prime minister faces mounting anger as new cases exceed 250,000 a day and oxygen supplies run outCoronavirus –…
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Covid pandemic still growing exponentially, WHO says
World Health Organization says ‘confusion and complacency’ prolonging global situationCoronavirus – latest upd…
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UK and US criticise WHO’s Covid report and accuse China of withholding data
Statement signed by 12 other nations says investigation into virus origins not extensive enoughCoronavirus – l…
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Number of protesters killed since Myanmar coup passes 320
Tally comes as US and UK impose sanctions on two firms that form ‘financial lifeline for military junta’The nu…
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Delhi reportedly halts AstraZeneca Covid vaccine exports as cases soar
Temporary hold put on exports of vaccines by Serum Institute of India to meet demand at homeCoronavirus – late…
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Nepal bans three Indian climbers accused of faking Everest summit
Witnesses claim mountaineers appeared not to have sufficient oxygen to make ascent Three Indian climbers accus…