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S.Africa rejects Russian Sputnik vaccine over HIV fears

South Africa’s health products regulator on Monday said it would not approve Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine due to concerns it could increase the risk of HIV infection among men. The decision was based on earlier studies testing the safety of a modified form of adenovirus—a type of virus that causes respiratory infections—known as the […]

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Spanish capital rejects lockdown as Europe faces virus surge

Madrid’s top court on Thursday struck down virus restrictions on millions in the Spanish capital, as European governments battle to control a sustained surge in virus cases. While people across France and Belgium face closed bars and cafes, countries including Austria and Poland are toughening their rules on mask wearing and other measures. Records for […]