While less restricted than last year, only vaccinated or recovered allowed at Islam's holiest mosque in Mecca, as lockdowns curb festivities in Gaza, Iraq, Indonesia and more

Israeli Pediatric Association waiting for regulators to approve shot for ages 12-15, argues it is safe, 100% effective, and will reduce virus spread

While Israelis are largely able to resume in-person memorial services, a number of events geared toward English-speaking audiences are being held online

'It's time Israel's unique advantage as a safe and healthy country starts to assist' in the recovery of its economy, says tourism minister; PCR and antibody tests required

CDC and FDA investigating 6 cases of clotting following inoculation; company says no link established between its shot and the 'thromboembolic events'

AFP tally of continent's 52 countries and territories shows 1,000,288 dead, with 60 percent in just six countries; toll highest for any region in the world

Researchers say probiotics have antibacterial properties, as well as preventing inflammation, could be used as basis for drugs of the future

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Country's top disease control official makes rare admission of shot's low efficacy, says use of other inoculations 'under formal consideration'

Just 200,000 doses administered in country of 84 million; 85% of cities declared 'red' or 'orange' zones amid 4th pandemic wave

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