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Illumina launches multiple-gene test to spot rare treatable cancers

March 15 (Reuters) – Genome sequencing group Illumina (ILMN.O) on Tuesday launched a cancer test in...

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Masks, PCR tests no longer needed in Namibia as COVID cases fall

WINDHOEK, March 15 (Reuters) – The wearing of masks in public in Namibia and negative PCR...

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Omicron linked to rise in croup in babies; TB vaccine improves immune response to coronavirus

March 16 (Reuters) – The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They...

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Analysis: China’s COVID governance under pressure as Omicron spreads

Summary* China hit by biggest wave of cases since 2020 Wuhan outbreak* Parts of China feeling...

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Bristol, Nektar to terminate melanoma therapy trials after study fails (March 14)

March 14 (Reuters) – (This March 14 story corrects 4th paragraph to say company had $800...

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Moderna patent application raises fears for Africa COVID vaccine hub

SUMMARY * Africa hub firm says patent will impede freedom to operate* Moderna says patents will...

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New U.S. FDA chief says he will prioritize fighting misinformation

WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) – Misinformation about science is increasingly prevalent and a significant public health...

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Carnival Cruise Line to ease mask mandate for guests from March 1

Feb 18 (Reuters) – Carnival Cruise Line plans to make masks optional for its guests from...

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UK must cut spending on COVID testing, Johnson says

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Britain wants to retain the capability to spot new coronavirus variants...

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UK’s Johnson scraps COVID restrictions in England

Summary* Self-isolation law to be scrapped in England* End to free testing in April* Johnson bets...