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South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts
South African lab technician Nozipho Mlotshwa was waiting for the test results for a potential HIV…
Scientists reveal how long you should walk to boost brain power
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg reportedly loves conducting meetings while walking, and so did Apple founder Steve…
China suspends social media accounts of Covid policy critics
China has suspended or closed the social media accounts of more than 1,000 critics of the…
Airlines slam ‘ineffective’ Covid tests for China travelers
Paris (AFP) – The global airline association criticised Wednesday decisions by governments to impose Covid tests…
Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa president being treated for Covid
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment after testing positive for Covid-19, his office says.…
Delta ‘Plus’ Covid variant may be more transmissible
A new mutated form of coronavirus that some are calling “Delta Plus” may spread more easily…
Covid-19: New mutation of Indian variant under close watch in UK
Officials are keeping a close watch on a new descendant of the Delta variant of Covid…
Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications
Tributes are being paid to former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, who has died of…
Grand Mosque in Mecca drops social distancing
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) – The Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in…