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On Nov 11, 2021
RT @DrTedros: Just as the #COVID19 virus attacks every part of the body, the #ClimateCrisis affects every cell. From the risk of heat exhaustion & heat stroke, to asthma & lung disease & ultimately death. My OpEd in @Telegraph on #ClimateAction to protect our health: https://t.co/izWmwLTc6R
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Covid-19 is a stark lesson in how humans should tackle the climate crisis

Covid-19 is a stark lesson in how humans should tackle the climate crisis

The pandemic highlights that when people come together the toughest challenges can be overcome

@DrTedros shared
On Nov 13, 2021
Every day, there are 6 times more boosters administered globally than primary #COVID19 vaccine doses in low-income countries. This is a scandal that must stop now. https://t.co/6in6FNlmBD #VaccinEquity https://t.co/YDt8mVocZC
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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 12 November 2021

WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 12 November 2021

To reach WHO’s target of vaccinating 40% of the population of every country by the end of this year, we need an additional 550 million doses – about 10 days’ production. A new …

@bbchealth shared
On Nov 12, 2021
Covid-19: UK bucks Europe trend, and AstraZeneca to draw jab profits https://t.co/YbOZ6XnP4n
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Covid-19: UK bucks Europe's trend and Dutch set for partial lockdown

Covid-19: UK bucks Europe's trend and Dutch set for partial lockdown

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening.

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On Nov 11, 2021
Covid-19: 'Lives at risk from long 999 waits' and UK's first canine Covid case https://t.co/TUCDenKGwa
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Covid-19: 'Lives at risk from long 999 waits' and UK's first canine Covid case

Covid-19: 'Lives at risk from long 999 waits' and UK's first canine Covid case

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday evening.

@bbchealth shared
On Nov 15, 2021
Covid-19: Booster jabs for over-40s and Northern Ireland considers Covid passports https://t.co/X3wAKpYUzf
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Covid-19: Booster jabs for over-40s and Northern Ireland considers Covid passports

Covid-19: Booster jabs for over-40s and Northern Ireland considers Covid passports

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.

@bbchealth shared
On Nov 13, 2021
Covid-19: Pandemic purchases and the unlikely faces of America's Covid culture war https://t.co/QT98OPvfyL
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Covid-19: Pandemic purchases and the unlikely faces of America's Covid culture war

Covid-19: Pandemic purchases and the unlikely faces of America's Covid culture war

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.

@bbchealth shared
On Nov 12, 2021
UK bucking trend of rising Covid cases in Europe https://t.co/Q7gasjxpjG
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UK bucks Europe Covid trend but concern over winter

UK bucks Europe Covid trend but concern over winter

New infections remain steady in the UK, but PM warns there's no room for complacency.

@TheEconomist shared
On Nov 15, 2021
In a recent survey, 65% of 3,048 unvaccinated Germans polled said they would “definitely” not get a covid-19 jab in the next two months. A further 23% were inclined not to https://t.co/Kv4aIpIDA2
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The latest wave of covid-19 is harrowing German-speaking countries

The latest wave of covid-19 is harrowing German-speaking countries

An alliance of anti-vaxxers and the far right is largely to blame