Germany Says It Will Explore Buying Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine, Bucking EU Policy

Health Minister Jens Spahn said Sputnik V could be a stop-gap solution to Europe's critical COVID-19 vaccine shortage. Spahn said Germany will still wait for EU regulators to approve the vaccine.

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European Court Backs Mandatory Vaccinations Laws For Children

Requiring vaccines can be seen as "necessary in a democratic society," the Strasbourg-based court said in its ruling on a law governing preschool kids.

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Mass Vaccination Site In Colorado Temporarily Closed After 11 Become Sick

At least 11 people who received a Johnson & Johnson coronavirus shot at Dick's Sporting Goods Park came down with nausea and dizziness minutes after their jabs.

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CDC Says More Virulent British Strain Of Coronavirus Now Dominant In U.S.

The variant known as B.1.1.7 that is more easily spread was first identified in England last fall. Since then, it has spread quickly in the U.S.

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EU Regulator: AstraZeneca Vaccine Effective, Blood Clots May Be A Rare Side Effect

The European Medicines Agency said Wednesday that blood clots should be listed as possible but rare side effect of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, stressing the shot's benefits outweigh the risks.

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Brazil Tops 4,000 Daily COVID-19 Deaths, Nears U.S. Peak

With less than two-thirds the population of the U.S., Brazil logged nearly 4,200 deaths on Tuesday amid reports that hospital ICUs are being overwhelmed by the surge in coronavirus cases.

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World's Biggest Vaccine Maker 'Very Stressed' As India Sees Record Spike In COVID-19

India has recorded its biggest jump in new coronavirus infections since the pandemic began. Authorities are trying to balance curbs on movement with voting in state elections.

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Toronto Suspends In Person Class As Cases Surge In Canada's Most-Populous Province

All elementary and secondary school students in Toronto will return to remote learning Wednesday and will remain home until at least April 18.

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Toronto Suspends In-Person Classes As Cases Surge In Canada's Most-Populous Province

All elementary and secondary school students in Toronto will return to remote learning Wednesday and will remain home until at least April 18.

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Governor Aims To Reopen California By Mid-June, Contingent On Public Health Metrics

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a tentative statewide reopening date of June 15, provided vaccine availability increases and hospitalizations remain low.

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