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India has recorded more than 366,000 cases of COVID-19…
A big dip from its record high of 414,000.
But concerns are that the falling numbers could be due to lower testing…
And experts warn that the peak is yet to arrive.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
IN: On Monday
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Duration: 43 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/0510-IndiaCOVIDCasesDip-ig-generic.mp3
The Hong Kong government is under pressure to further incentivize the public to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Health experts say more needs to be done, after a medical association survey found most people are still adopting a "wait and see" approach before being inoculated.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
Japan is aiming to speed up its vaccine rollout with the aim to roll out one million shots a day this summer. The announcement came on Friday when the government extended the state of emergency for Tokyo and three other prefectures amid an ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases.
Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.
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DUR: 35 seconds
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The White House has announced that the United States is endorsing the Christchurch Call to Action aimed at eliminating terrorist and violence extremist content online.
The White House press secretary said the Biden administration will now participate in the Christchurch Call's virtual summit in just a week's time.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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DUR: 57 seconds
The COVID-19 vaccine-maker Pfizer/ BioNTech has begun the process of applying for full approval from US drug regulators.
It’s the first COVID-19 vaccine to be assessed for full- not just emergency- endorsement from the US Food and Drug Administration.
The news comes as Pfizer celebrates two studies showing its vaccine is highly effective against new variants.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
IN: “ Pfizer’s mRNA…
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DUR: 45 seconds
Most adults in the UK under the age of 40 will now be offered an alternative to the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, due to a link with rare blood clots.
Whilst the risk of clots is extremely low, it is found to be slightly higher amongst younger age groups.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
IN: The UK's medicines
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DUR: 34 secs
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party has won a crucial by-election in the north of England.
Its candidate recorded a convincing victory in Hartlepool, a seat that had been held by Labour since the constituency was formed nearly 50 years ago.
It's a huge blow to Labour's Sir Keir Starmer in his first election test since taking over as leader.
The vote was held as millions of ballots were also cast for the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments, as well as councils and mayoralties across England, with results expected over the coming days.
Our UK Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
IN: The Conservative's triumph
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DUR: 56 secs wrap with SOTS (poss out @ 36 secs)
Following yesterdays National Security Committee meeting, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison today announced that repatriation flights out of India to Australia will begin on May 15.
Travel into Australia from covid ravaged India was halted last week in a controversial move by the government that threatened a possible jail sentence for anyone that failed to observe the ban.
Shaun Bindley reports
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Dur: 31 secs
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