WHO: Global COVID-19 case counts decline 17% in latest week

The World Health Organization says coronavirus case counts have fallen 17% worldwide over the last week compared to the previous week byThe Associated Press February 9, 2022, 11:50 AM † 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article GENEVA — The World Health Organization says coronavirus case counts fell 17% worldwide over the … Read more

Canada, ROC women mask up on Olympic ice amid COVID concerns

BEIJING — It’s hard enough facing a deep and talented hockey powerhouse such as Canada in normal circumstances. Try doing it wearing a mask, Russian forward Alexandra Vafina joked. “Against Canada with the mask on? It was an experience,” she said following a 6-1 loss in a Group A preliminary round matchup, which became the … Read more

Africa CDC director urges youths to boost COVID vaccinations

Africa’s top health official is launching a campaign to enlist young people to encourage vaccinations, as just 11.3% of the continent’s 1.3 billion people are vaccinated against COVID-19 by CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press February 3, 2022, 5:14 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article ABUJA, Nigeria — Africa’s top health … Read more