Chinese Vaccine 86% Effective, UAE Health Ministry Says
The Sinopharm vaccine, developed by a Chinese pharmaceutical company, has already been approved for emergency use in a few countries.
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PHOTOS: Why These World War II Sex Slaves Are Still Demanding Justice
The Japanese army forced some 200,000 women into sexual slavery during World War II. They were known as "comfort women." This special report tells the stories of the survivors in the Philippines.
Coronavirus FAQs: Are Playgrounds Too Risky? Do I Need A Mask For Outdoor Exercise?
States are closing down playgrounds again as case counts rise. Is that a good idea? Also: What's the deal with masks and outdoor exercise?
U.K. Will Start Immunizing People Against COVID-19 On Tuesday, Officials Say
Mass vaccinations will start less than a week after the U.K. approved the new drug. Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford says it could start "a long path back to normality."
South Korea Considers Tighter Coronavirus Restrictions As Cases Spike
Amid criticism of the government's recent handling of the pandemic, the country is seeing more cases than at any other time in the past nine months.
How Rich Countries Are 'Hoarding' The World's Vaccines, In Charts
Experts say low-risk people in the U.S. will likely be immunized before many high-risk people in poor countries.
Developed Countries Plan To Start Vaccination Soon. What About The Rest Of The World?
At least three coronavirus vaccines have been deemed effective. Some Western countries will start vaccination as early as this month. But it's unclear when less wealthy nations will get the vaccines.
Facebook Bans Debunked Claims About COVID-19 Vaccines
The new ban is an expansion of the social network's rules against misinformation that could lead to imminent physical harm. It comes as governments prepare to roll out the first vaccinations.
Imagine Waiting 6 Hours To Buy A Couple Of Bags Of Bread
That's the situation in Syria, where bread shortages are now widespread — and the queues for daily rations stretch on and on. The same goes for gasoline.