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WHO calls on Pfizer to make its COVID pill more available to poor countries

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WHO calls on Pfizer to make its COVID pill more available GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization called on Pfizer to make its COVID-19 treatment more widely available in poorer countries, saying Tuesday that the pharmaceutical company's deal allowing generic producers to make the drug was insufficient. AP NEWS

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COVID continues to decline internationally, except in Americas, Africa --WHO

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WHO: COVID continues to decline, except in Americas, Africa GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization said Wednesday that the number of newly reported coronavirus cases and deaths globally continued to fall in the last week, continuing a decline that first began in March. AP NEWS

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Latin American nations ease restrictions as COVID cases drop

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Latin American nations ease restrictions as COVID cases drop Plummeting coronavirus infection rates across Latin America have led governments in the region to lift restrictions on mass gatherings, travel requirements and mask mandates that have been in place for two years ABC News ABC News
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Latino families of Covid-19 ICU patients face higher risk of PTSD symptoms--study

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Latino families of Covid-19 ICU patients face higher risk of PTSD symptoms, study finds The findings also revealed that Latino families reported fewer acts of compassion from medical staffers. Experts believe kindness may act as a protective layer against stress. NBC News
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Mexico says coronavirus now endemic, not pandemic today

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Mexico says coronavirus now endemic, not pandemic MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government said Tuesday that COVID-19 has passed from a pandemic to an endemic stage in Mexico, meaning authorities will treat it as a seasonally recurring disease. Mexico never enforced face mask requirements, and the few partial shutdowns of businesses and activities were lifted weeks ago. AP NEWS

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New case numbers have declined. But that may be because Mexico, which never did much testing, is now offering even fewer tests. ...

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COVID cases down in the Americas even as North America faces increase -PAHO

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COVID cases down in the Americas even as North America faces increase -PAHO COVID-19 cases and deaths are declining in the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said on Wednesday, with infections last week having dropped 2.3% and deaths falling 15.2% from the prior week. Gabriel Araujo,Steven Grattan Reuters
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Overview: Senior U.S. officials test postive, Covid developments in China and Latin America

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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the pandemic right now: Reuters Reuters
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U.S. CDC revives some travel travel advisories, including relaxing for Canada

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CDC no longer warning against travel to Canada due to COVID The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention slotted Canada as a "Level 3" country indicating "High" COVID risk. YahooNews
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A shift urged in global vaccination strategy: Health organizations again seek to prioritize at-risk populations for Covid shots.

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‘Recognition of failure’: A shift urged in global vaccination strategy Health organizations again seek to prioritize at-risk populations for Covid shots. POLITICO

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COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally--WHO

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WHO: COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally GENEVA (AP) — The number of people killed by the coronavirus surged by more than 40% last week, likely due to changes in how COVID-19 deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India, according to a World Health Organization report released Wednesday. AP NEWS

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