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PHAC hesitates to update rules on virus variants
Despite acknowledging that virus variants threaten to "rapidly accelerate" the spread of COVID-19, the Public Health Agency of Canada has not made any updates to its guidance for the public.
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Israel vaccinates residents, closes borders to curb COVID-19
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country is pressing ahead with its huge vaccination program and closing its borders in a race against a mutating coronavirus.
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WHO chief pleads with weary world to help break COVID-19 transmission
As the global death toll from the coronavirus pushed past 2 million, the head of the World Health Organization urged people to use the tools they have to curb the virus and lift the burden on health workers.
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What scientists know about the new coronavirus variant
The B1-17 coronavirus variant, first discovered in the U.K., is now in at least 40 countries, including Canada. It has 23 mutations, including one that attaches to healthy cells like a key going into a lock.
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U.K. identifies new COVID-19 variant
A surge of COVID-19 cases in southern England may be associated with a new variant of coronavirus, said U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Hancock stressed there was nothing to suggest it was more likely to cause serious disease, or...
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Coronavirus: Denmark to exhume millions of mink from mass graves
Move comes amid health risk fears after mink carcasses rose from the ground, pushed up by gasses from decomposition.
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Denmark finds 214 people with mink-related coronavirus
Denmark’s prime minister wants to cull all minks in farms to minimise the risk of retransmitting COVID-19 to humans.
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Scientists investigate possible coronavirus mutation in Chile
An investigation is under way to determine why a remote region in Patagonia reported 20 percent of Chile’s COVID-19 cases.
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Genetic testing for cancer leads to agonizing, life-saving decisions for Sask. family
After genetic testing revealed two Saskatchewan sisters had a mutation that increased their chances of developing a deadly type of stomach cancer, they face agonizing decisions to save their lives.
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COVID-19: Is the virus mutating?
An infectious disease specialist answers your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, including whether the virus is mutating.
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The sleep revolution: 5 hours is the new 8
Is sleeping five hours a night enough? Experts discuss the health impacts of sleep deprivation and how to get more sleep. Watch this report for more details!
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Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii) with unusual all-black body colouration, Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Human sperm swimming, Interference contrast
Human sperm swimming, Interference contrast
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Human sperm swimming, Interference contrast
Human sperm swimming, Interference contrast
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Human sperm swimming, race; two tailed Human sperm top left of frame later in shot, Interference contrast
Human sperm swimming, race; two tailed Human sperm top left of frame later in shot, Interference contrast
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Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii), Etosha National Park, Namibia
Burchell's Zebra (Equus quagga burchellii), Etosha National Park, Namibia
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Deformed two headed Human sperm, Phase contrast
Deformed two headed Human sperm, Phase contrast
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Human sperm swimming with track, includes two tailed Human sperm, Interference contrast
Human sperm swimming with track, includes two tailed Human sperm, Interference contrast
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Human sperm with two tails swimming ineffectually
Human sperm with two tails swimming ineffectually
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'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Screening
INTERVIEW: Lynn Collins on being the only girl on the poster, about her character, working with Hugh, and what mutant power there should be in LA. at the 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Screening at Hollywood CA. (Footage by WireImage...