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U-turn could help speed up the country’s sluggish Covid-19 vaccination campaign
Intervention threatens to increase global tensions over procurement of Covid jabs
Pace of lay-offs remains stubbornly high despite some easing of coronavirus curbs
Decision makes approval possible in as little as two weeks after final data is received from manufacturers
German airline group flew 76% fewer passengers in 2020 and is burning €300m per month
Governments divided over merits of pandemic passports as non-EU vaccines administered in the bloc
WHO-backed report concludes that 9 out of 10 fatalities have occurred in countries with high obesity levels
Buyout group’s approach comes as private equity makes a push for healthcare deals amid pandemic
Criminal gangs seek to capitalise on global demand for coronavirus jabs
US study likely to alleviate some concerns about new strains outsmarting vaccines
The more we destabilise the planet in the name of advancement, the more pathogens will emerge
Laggards can learn from more ambitious members of the bloc
Biden administration in talks with Japan, India and Australia to distribute jabs across region
Soberana 2 and Abdala jabs reported to show ‘potent immunological response’ in earlier trials
Emmanuel Macron’s government under fire for handling of jabs and lockdowns
Partnership between top drugmakers to provide Covid-19 vaccines for every adult American by May
Successful campaign to rein in Covid-19 infections helped economy grow 3.1% in fourth quarter
Actions follow Biden administration warnings against rolling back pandemic rules too quickly
White House announces accelerated timeline after brokering production deal between J&J and Merck
Surveillance of AstraZeneca and Pfizer recipients in UK reports minor complaints but few severe reactions
Members of Wuhan team say authorities’ claim virus entered city on frozen food highly unlikely
With Europe facing a possible third wave and public doubts about efficacy, the commission president is under pressure from member states
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