One of the United States top health experts has said it's reasonable
for some businesses to keep their mask mandate in place.
It comes amid growing confusion over whether face coverings are
required to prevent the further spread of Covid-19.
Sarah Walton reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
South African vaccine rollout crawls into Phase 2
South Africa’s second phase of vaccinations is under way. Fewer than half of the country’s healthcare workers received their COVID-19 vaccinations during the first phase, which officially formed part of a clinical trial. Health officials are confident that the rollout will pick up pace over the next two months. Mark Roughton reports.
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NZ NURSE WHO TREATED JOHNSON 'QUITS NHS'
A nurse from New Zealand who cared for UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he had Covid-19 says she's resigning because of a 'lack of respect' for National Health Service workers.
Jenny McGee has told a television documentary NHS staff are not being paid what they deserve.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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UK Unemployment Falls
Unemployment in the UK has fallen slightly, and job vacancies are at their highest since the Coronavirus pandemic began.
But despite the good news, there are still some causes for concern, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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France prepares to loosen Covid-19 restrictions as vaccinations increase
People in France will once again be able to sit outside a cafe or restaurant from Wednesday/tomorrow as the next stage of the government's reopening strategy comes into effect.
The nationwide curfew will also be relaxed to start at 9pm local time, instead of 7pm.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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The nationwide curfew will also be relaxed to start at 9pm local time, instead of 7pm.
Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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UGANDA VACCINATES AMISOM TROOPS
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Uganda has begun COVID-19 vaccination for its military and police personnel serving under the African Union Mission in Somalia – AMISOM.
The Government has delivered more than 6,000 doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine received under the COVAX programme - the world's facility for universal access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.
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IEA CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE END TO FOSSIL FUEL DEVELOPMENT
The International Energy Agency says the world must immediately stop developing new oil and gas fields to prevent dangerous warming of the Earth's climate.
In its latest report, the world's leading energy organisation says that's just one step required to reach the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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UK ADULTS URGED TO HAVE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE
The UK government is urging all eligible adults to come forward for the coronavirus vaccine - even if they have declined it previously. The move comes as cases of the coronavirus variant first detected in India continue to rise. It's now the dominant strain in some parts of England. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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CLASHES IN KASAI
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The United Nations says more than 36,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Democratic Republic of Congo since March following intercommunal clashes in their region.
The clashes broke out in the central region of Kasai over a land dispute. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Russia considers banning 'extremists' from elections
Russian lawmakers have approved the first reading of a bill that would block members of 'extremist' groups from participating in elections. It comes as prosecutors seek to designate organisations linked to Alexey Navalny as 'extremist'. Julia Chapman has more.
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UK URGES VACCINATION TAKE-UP TO FIGHT INDIA VARIANT
The UK is ramping up calls for people to take a covid-19 vaccine when offered it - to fight the spread of the India-discovered variant.
It comes after ministers said some vulnerable people who've been hospitalised in hotspot areas for the variant were eligible for a jab but hadn't yet had one.
70% of the UK's adult population has had at least one vaccine dose - and those in their mid 30s are now being called forward.
It's reported the government is discussing contingency plans for local lockdowns if the India variant isn't quickly brought under control.
But cabinet minister George Eustace says he still hopes the economy can be fully unlocked next month.
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India reports highest one-day fatalities due to COVID-19
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India's recorded its highest daily tally of fatalities due to COVDI-19…
Despite cases dipping to one of their lowest in two months.
But concerns remain about a resurgence of cases - as the rate of infection remains high.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Dubious COVID Test Results Block Stranded Australians From Returning Home
At least ten Australians who were barred from a repatriation flight last Friday after returning a positive COVID result have now tested negative.
It turns out that a laboratory Qantas used for the pre-screen test had its accreditation suspended last month, raising concerns about the reliability of the airlines' testing protocol.
Samuel Wong reports.
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It turns out that a laboratory Qantas used for the pre-screen test had its accreditation suspended last month, raising concerns about the reliability of the airlines' testing protocol.
Samuel Wong reports.
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Hong Kong tightens entry rules amid new COVID-19 outbreaks
Hong Kong is tightening its entry requirements for some new arrivals in a bid to reduce the risk of imported cases of COVID-19. Seven countries are being targeted by the measures, including Singapore, where a recent outbreak has further delayed a much anticipated quarantine-free travel bubble with Hong Kong.
Richard Kimber reports.
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Biden's taxes show 50% decrease in earnings during presidential bid
US President Joe Biden has released his tax returns showing he earned
about fifty percent less last year during his bid for the presidency.
It marks a return to the US tradition of presidents releasing their
returns - a tradition broken by former president Donald Trump.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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about fifty percent less last year during his bid for the presidency.
It marks a return to the US tradition of presidents releasing their
returns - a tradition broken by former president Donald Trump.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Monday, May 17, 2021
Biden stops short of calling for a ceasefire in call with Netanyahu
US President Joe Biden has again stopped short of calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East after another telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
But the White House says the President will support one if the Israeli and Hamas agree to lay down their weapons.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Biden expresses support of Israel-Gaza "ceasefire"
In a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President
Joe Biden has expressed America's support for a ceasefire, the first
time he's publicly done so.
However, the Biden administration - an ally of Israel - did not demand
an immediate end to the violence that has been raging for more than a
week.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Joe Biden has expressed America's support for a ceasefire, the first
time he's publicly done so.
However, the Biden administration - an ally of Israel - did not demand
an immediate end to the violence that has been raging for more than a
week.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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U.S. stocks fall as inflation fears persist
U.S. stocks lost ground on Monday as inflation concerns continue to
rattle investor sentiment.
The three major indexes all closed down but it's the tech sector that
has again seen the heaviest losses.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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rattle investor sentiment.
The three major indexes all closed down but it's the tech sector that
has again seen the heaviest losses.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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US to Ship Millions More Vaccine Doses Overseas
The US is planning to send an additional 20 million COVID-19 vaccines abroad by the end of June. That's in addition to the 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine the US has committed to sharing by July 4th.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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WHO WARNS OF COVAX VACCINE SHORTFALL
The World Health Organization wants manufacturers to bring forward deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines to its COVAX scheme, which is designed to help distribute doses to nations equitably around the world.
At the moment, it faces a 190 million dose shortfall by the end of next month.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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At the moment, it faces a 190 million dose shortfall by the end of next month.
Stuart Smith has more from Brussels.
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