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EXPLORE THE VALERIEPIERIS CIRCLE
The earth’s population is not spread out equally over its surface, as you probably know. The population density of Greenland, for example, is just 0.1/sq. mi—that is, one person living…
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ENGLAND REVEALS ROAD MAP TO LIFTING LOCKDOWN
A “roadmap” for easing Covid restrictions in England has been announced. After the first stage in March, further lifting of the rules will happen if certain conditions are met –…
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AIR NEW ZEALAND TO TRIAL VACCINE PASSPORTS
Air New Zealand will ask its passengers to use a digital health pass on flights to Australia as a trial run for a future digital “vaccine passport” that travellers will…
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RUSSIA WARNS WHO OF NEW AVIAN FLU STRAINS IN HUMANS
Russian authorities say they have detected what is believed to be "human infection with avian influenza H5N8," the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed to CNN. Russia notified WHO of the possible strain.…
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ISRAEL BEGINS ‘NORMAL’ LIFE
Israel reopened swathes of its economy including malls and leisure facilities on Sunday, with the government saying the start of a return to routine was enabled by COVID-19 vaccines administered…
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UK SCIENTISTS HIGHLIGHT 12 CRITERIA FOR COVID VACCINE PASSPORTS
Royal Society says issues such as certifying immunity and data protection need to be considered Vaccine passports are feasible, according to scientists at the Royal Society, but many pressing questions need…
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UK GOVERNMENT BORROWINGS REACH HIGHEST LEVEL
UK government borrowing hit £8.8bn last month, the highest January figure since records began in 1993, reflecting the cost of pandemic support measures. It was the first time in 10…
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CANADA VOWS TO BAN FACEBOOK OVER NEWS CONTENT
Canada vowed on Thursday to make Facebook Inc pay for news content, seeking allies in the media battle with tech giants and pledging not to back down if the social…
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