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Australia receives first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], February 28 (ANI/Sputnik): The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines developed by UK drugmaker AstraZeneca arrived in Australia on Sunday, Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt said.
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Russia confirms 11,359 new COVID-19 cases over past 24 hours
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], February 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia registered 11,359 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, down from 11,534 the day before, and the total count reached 4,246,079, the coronavirus response center said on Sunday.
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Travis Scott extends support to Houston residents affected by Texas freeze
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): In an act of kindness, American rapper-songwriter Travis Scott recently extended support to those impacted due to the Texas winter freeze amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, by providing them with emergency food assistance.
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COVID-19 effect: Taylor Swift cancels 'Lover Fest' shows
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has put a halt to almost everything, with music festivals and various cultural activities facing the brunt of the health crisis. The latest to be impacted by the pandemic is singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's 'Lover Fest' sho
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India reports 16,752 new COVID-19 cases,113 deaths
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): As many as 16,752 new COVID-19 cases and 113 deaths were reported in India during the last 24 hours, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Sunday.
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Vatican's envoy to Iraq contracts coronavirus, Pope's visit as planned
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], February 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Archbishop Mitja Leskovar, the Vatican's ambassador (Apostolic Nuncio) to Iraq, has tested positive for COVID-19, sources from the apostolic nunciature in Baghdad confirmed.
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Ecuador's COVID-19 cases reach 284,347 with 11,032 deaths
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Quito [Ecuador], February 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health on Saturday reported 1,748 new COVID-19 cases and 61 deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 284,347 and the death toll to 11,032.
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Brazil registers 1,386 deaths from COVID-19 in 24 hours
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Brasilia [Brazil], February 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Brazil registered 1,386 deaths from the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 254,221, the Ministry of Health reported Saturday.
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Chile reports 4,523 new daily COVID-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Santiago [Chile], February 28 (ANI/Xinhua): Chile reported 4,523 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the country's total to 821,418, of which 23,585 are active, a health official said on Saturday.
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Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine approval is 'exciting' but US cannot '
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Saturday said the approval of Johnson & Johnson's single-shot coronavirus vaccine by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is "exciting news" but warned Americans against letting their guard down as the situation could det
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US approves single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for emergen
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washinton [US], February 28 (ANI): The United States authorised Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Saturday, adding a third vaccine to the US arsenal to fight the pandemic as the death toll due to the infection crosses 5.11 lakh.
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France reports nearly 24,000 new COVID-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Paris [France], February 28 (ANI/Xinhua): The number of people who tested positive for COVID-19 in France rose by 23,996 in the past 24 hours, according to figures released by the country's Public Health Agency on Saturday.
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