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Changes to a global agreement allowing compulsory licensing of COVID-19 vaccines do nothing to improve access in developing economies. Cost is still a barrier.

The policy will apply to roads where there is a 'system of street lighting furnished by means of lamps placed not more than 200 yards apart' but there will be some exceptions

Senedd members have backed Welsh Government plans

Through the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that an effective response to an emergency of this nature goes beyond the health system. While strengthening health infrastructure such as surveillance, testing and hospitals is key, we’ve also seen the use of non-pharmaceutical interventions like face masks, school closures and lockdowns.…

The Biden administration's response to latest COVID-19 variant is take it seriously but embrace the same public health precautions as before.

Australia, with its minimal protections and restrictions,is on track to reach over 20,000 COVID deaths this year. This is how to avoid the mounting toll.

Maree Todd will meet MSP Finlay Carson and local councillor Jackie McCamon

The cabinet has approved the appointment of the director-general of Department of Disease Control, Opas Karnkawinpong, as next permanent secretary for public health.

The country registered 23 more Covid-19 fatalities and 1,679 new cases admitted to hospital during the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry announced on Tuesday morning.