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Quebec tightens COVID-19 restrictions in more areas
Quebec is increasing restrictions in red and orange zones as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, including decreasing time some secondary students will learn in person and closing some gyms.
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Philippines takes steps to prevent bat-borne diseases
Filipino scientists are testing bats for coronavirus strains with hopes of preventing another global pandemic.
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Wild Recovery: Protecting nature and preventing the next pandemic | earthrise
earthrise looks at protecting wildlife and preventing pandemics through the stories of two endangered mammals which have been investigated for links to COVID-19.
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Senegal’s storage challenges limit COVID vaccine options
Al Jazeera talk to doctors in Senegal about the challenges of getting coronavirus vaccines to its most remote villages.
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World Health Organization welcomes back the United States
WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expresses gratitude for U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to rejoin global efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
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Doctors worry COVID-19 could quickly overwhelm Uganda’s hospitals
COVID-19 hasn’t had the devastating impact on Uganda that many expected, but doctors say it wouldn’t take much of a spike to overwhelm the country’s hospitals that have only 55 intensive care beds for 42 million people.
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UN warns of more pandemics if humans continue to exploit natural world
The United Nations investigates how diseases spread from animals and humans, with wildlife advocates saying protecting the health of nature will help protect people.
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Vaccines alliance raises $8.8bn for global immunisation plans
The Gavi international group raises money to fund immunisation programmes through to 2025 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Iranian scientists ramp up efforts to improve COVID-19 tests
Hoping to export test kits within months, Al Jazeera reports from inside an Iranian lab that is part of the international push for coronavirus solutions.
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Trudeau: Canada working with industry to ensure access to medicine
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government is working with Canadian companies and global suppliers to maintain delivery of lifesaving drugs beyond COVID-19 treatments.
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Meningitis cases surge among Gaza’s children as Israeli blockade fuels health crisis
The World Health Organization is warning Israel's blockade on medical supplies is rapidly increasing the threat of diseases in Gaza.
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US aid cuts leave Somali children at risk as malnutrition and disease surge
US aid cuts worsen Somalia’s crisis, leaving children vulnerable and health workers fearing disease spread.
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Climate change: Rising temperatures push mosquitoes & ticks beyond usual habitats
Climate change is causing mosquitoes and ticks to expand beyond. Their traditional habitats, increasing the risk of insect-borne diseases. Diseases in many regions. As these blood-feeding insects move into new areas, both rural and urban...
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Take tick precautions, but Lyme disease rates remain quite low on Prince Edward Island
More and more ticks have been catching a ride into the province of P.E.I. over the last few years. Ticks have been known to attach themselves to human skin, as well as hop onto furry pets, but medical experts say it’s not causing a big...
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Dengue cases surge in Nepal, 1,221 cases reported
Nepal is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue cases, with 1,221 infections reported recently. Health authorities are on alert as they ramp up preventive measures to curb the outbreak.
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Plants have best friends too!
From helping each other defend against insects or diseases to improving the soil they share, plants help each other out. Jackie Bantle from the University of Saskatchewan talks to Saskatoon Morning about the importance of companion plants.
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Connecticut’s famed strawberry crops threatened by extreme weather, state scientists say
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station says strawberry crops have been taking a hit because of extreme weather patterns.
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China's bio-terror plot in US Exposed
#Gravitas Two Chinese nationals have been accused of smuggling a fungus that U.S. officials said is a dangerous biological pathogen.
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Common eye problems women mostly overlook
Women often multitask endlessly—balancing work, home, and caregiving—yet eye care rarely makes it to the priority list. But hormonal changes during pregnancy, menopause, and even monthly cycles can affect vision, tear production, and eye...
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How USAID cuts impact South Africa’s vaccine efforts | Global Scholars
Dr. Benjamin Kagina is an associate professor at the University of Cape Town in South Africa where he specializes in vaccinology. He also co-directs the Vaccines for Africa Initiative which aims to increase awareness about vaccines and...
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More than €100 billion a year: The cost of work-related stress in the EU
A study conducted by the European Trade Union Institute assessed the cost of cardiovascular disease and depressive disorders attributed to five psychosocial risks.
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UNICEF marks World Malaria Day with rollout of new vaccine in Mali
The United Nations children's organization UNICEF is launching today's World Malaria Day with the rollout of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in Mali, the 20th country to introduce it.
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Torture in Israeli jails : Many Palestinians held without charge
Thousands of Palestinians are held in Israeli prisons—most without charges.
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Ontario reports 102 new measles cases in the past week
Ontario reported 102 new measles cases in the past week. It's a smaller spike than the week prior, but public health officials say the province may not have seen the full fallout from spring break yet.