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Read MoreThe World Health Organization says the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over despite declining case counts in several countries. Its assessment is not a claim…
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated contactless payment technology by turning a familiar convenience into a visible health choice. Across Australian retail,…
China has reinstated stricter COVID-19 entry requirements after a local outbreak in Qingdao, a major eastern port city. The National Health Commission said…
A new study suggests COVID-19 can be transmitted through airborne particles for hours, raising fresh questions about how long infectious virus may linger after…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused delays in routine childhood vaccinations worldwide as health services diverted personnel, families stayed home, and routine…
The US reaches 70 percent vaccination rate but Delta variant threatens progress, with federal figures showing that seven in ten American adults had received at…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, proof of vaccination moved from paper documents and workplace email attachments to phones. Travellers began checking digital…
The World Health Organization's endorsement of convalescent plasma gives hospitals a conditional option for treating hospitalised COVID-19 patients who need…
New research is strengthening concern that COVID-19 can affect the blood vessels and brain well beyond the initial respiratory illness. Several studies have…
COVID-19 pandemic leads to record high unemployment in tourism sector as border closures, lockdowns and public health restrictions remove the customers on…