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2021-03-17 Covid-19 disruptions killed 228,000 children in South Asia, says UN report

A new UN report says interrupted health services caused hundreds of thousands of deaths in South Asia.

2021-03-17 Australia to send Papua New Guinea vaccines as cases surge

With rising infection rates, Papua New Guinea's fragile healthcare system is under pressure.

2021-03-17 Trump tells Republican supporters to get vaccinated

Many pro-Trump Republicans have expressed reluctance to take up the offer of a Covid-19 jab.

2021-03-17 Brazil Sao Paulo health chief urges lockdown as Covid deaths surge

President Bolsonaro and his new health chief are resisting calls for a lockdown despite record deaths.

2021-03-17 'The Gospel Truth?' Covid-19 vaccines and the danger of religious misinformation

Many religious leaders are spreading the word that vaccines are safe and effective, but some are undermining that message.

2021-03-16 Covid: Bahraini prince takes AstraZeneca vaccine to Everest without approval

Nepal's drug regulators are investigating after a Bahraini royal brought in 2,000 AstraZeneca doses.

2021-03-16 Moderna begins testing Covid-19 vaccine on babies and young children

Infants as young as six months are taking part in the Covid-19 jab study.

2021-03-16 Cannes Film Festival: Spike Lee asked again to be first black jury head

The director of Malcolm X and Da 5 Bloods was due to preside in 2020, but Covid cancelled the event.

2021-03-16 Texas woman arrested for refusing to wear mask

The 65 year old's arrest at a bank came after the state ended its mask mandate for public spaces.

2021-03-16 Dutch head to polls as Covid crisis looms large

The election comes after a government crisis and during the country's strictest lockdown to date.

2021-03-16 Covid-19: Brazil to get fourth health minister since pandemic began

Marcelo Queiroga, a doctor, is to replace Eduardo Pazuello, an army officer with no medical training.

2021-03-15 Covid relief bill: How does the new US child tax credit measure up?

The Covid relief bill includes an expanded child tax credit. How does it compare to other countries?

2021-03-15 Pickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom

Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.

2021-03-15 Covid-19: Continue using AstraZeneca vaccine, says WHO

It says there is no evidence of a link to blood clots, as major EU countries pause use of the vaccine.

2021-03-15 The 89-year-old dancing in the streets of New York City after vaccination

New Yorker Robert Holzman got his Covid vaccine as soon as he was able so he could get back to dancing.

2021-03-15 Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Hospitals 'vandalised and looted'

The health system in the conflict-hit Tigray region has "almost completely collapsed," says MSF.

2021-03-15 Covid-19 pandemic: Venice empty as Italy locks down

Canals, pathways and squares in the iconic city are deserted as much of Italy closes.

2021-03-15 Yo-Yo Ma: World-famous cellist's impromptu vaccine centre concert

Yo-Yo Ma performs in a waiting room after receiving his second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

2021-03-15 Covid-19: Netherlands suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

It is the latest nation to act over reports of blood clotting but the WHO says it is safe.

2021-03-15 Covid-19 pandemic: Trump urged to encourage supporters to get jabs

It would be a "game-changer" if Donald Trump stepped in, Dr Anthony Fauci says.

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