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subject: Trump told DOJ officials to 'just say that the election was corrupt' and 'leave the rest to me,' new documents show
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subject: Mitch McConnell campaign buying radio ads urging Kentuckians to take COVID-19 vaccine
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subject: Two travellers from U.S. fined $20,000 each for fake vaccination documents.
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subject: CDC study shows three-fourths of people infected in Massachusetts covid-19 outbreak were vaccinated
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subject: 'Delta variant as contagious as chickenpox,' leaked CDC document warns of new COVID cases hitting US
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subject: LA City Council Approves Sweeping Ordinance to Restrict Homeless Encampments
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subject: Walmart, Largest U.S. Employer, Imposes Vaccine Mandate on Staff
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subject: Arkansas Children Are Becoming Sick Like Never Before During COVID Pandemic
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subject: Florida COVID-19 reports released weekly even as infection rates skyrocket.
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subject: Bayer to pull Glyphosate from U.S. Lawn and Garden Markets.
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subject: Did Trump follow his pledge to donate the last 6 months of his presidential pay? It's a mystery.
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subject: Texas' Covid surge isn't due to immigrants. Gov. Greg Abbott doesn't care. Abbot's new executive order isn't just ineffective — it's probably illegal.
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subject: See the handwritten Justice Department notes showing Trump urged officials to call election 'corrupt'
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subject: Ob-gyn associations recommend all pregnant people get vaccinated against Covid-19
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subject: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mocks Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik for trying to 'own the socialists' by praising Medicare and Medicaid
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subject: Portugal: 98% of hospitalized patients are not fully vaccinated.
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subject: Arkansas' Governor Pleads With Residents To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine
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subject: Mother arrested after 12-year-old daughter gives birth
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subject: Government workers can be required to get vaccinated, too, legal experts say
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subject: Woman burns herself, sets car on fire while trying to kill bed bugs
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subject: Walt Disney Company to Require All Employees to Get Vaccinated
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subject: 'I should have gotten the damn vaccine,' Father of 5 who later died of COVID texts from hospital bed
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subject: Disney to Require Employees Get Vaccinated for COVID-19
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subject: CDC report shows 90% of vaccine side effects in adolescents are non-serious
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subject: U.S. Covid vaccination rates rise as Americans in hard-hit states rush to get shots amid delta fears
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subject: Delta variant 'absolutely' driving Covid breakthrough cases, says doctor
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subject: Researchers Find COVID Mutations in NYC Sewage, Pointing to Possible Dog, Rat Infections
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subject: Police apologize for throwing burnt body of woman in dumpster after mistaking her for mannequin
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subject: Anjem Choudary: Islamist hate preacher banned from Twitter | UK News
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subject: Brazil gets snow and ice, surprising residents
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subject: 40 Burger King Locations Fined for Denying Workers Sick Leave in Chicago.
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subject: Florida: DeSantis to sign executive order against mask mandates 'very soon'
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subject: University of Michigan mandates COVID-19 vaccination for students, faculty and staff
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subject: CDC Scaled Back Hunt for Breakthrough Cases Just as the Delta Variant Grew​​​​​​
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subject: The CDC needs to make clear: The problem is the unvaccinated
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subject: Caught on camera: 5 men arrested after disturbance over mask mandate at Fort Lauderdale airport
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subject: St. Louis County health director says he was called racist slurs during mask order meeting
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subject: 'Breakthrough' COVID-19 cases rising in L.A., but the vaccinated are still protected, data show
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subject: CDC says 74% of recent COVID cases on Cape Cod were in fully vaccinated people
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subject: Mississippi ICUs have only 10% of beds available as COVID-19 delta variant surges
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subject: Florida coronavirus cases jump 50% as surge continues
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subject: Two travellers from U.S. fined $20,000 each for fake vaccination documents
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subject: Florida leads the nation in COVID infections, hospitalizations
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subject: NC Zoo begins vaccinating animals against Coronavirus
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subject: Extroverted, self-centred men less likely to comply with Covid restrictions, study suggests
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subject: Lollapalooza a 'Recipe for Disaster,' Doctors Say, Warning of COVID Spike After Festival - Chicago's top doctor has said there will "almost certainly" be some COVID cases associated with the four-day music festival
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subject: Armed men rob 14 people in less than an hour in downtown Chicago
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subject: 600 tons of marine life have washed up on Florida's shores
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subject: USDA STUDY: 60% of deer in Michigan tested were exposed to COVID-19
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subject: U.S. sues Texas to block state troopers from stopping migrants
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subject: Baton Rouge children's hospital nears capacity, braces for surge in Covid cases ahead of school year
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subject: Austin health officials warn there are 16 staffed ICU beds left for 2.3 million residents as COVID cases surge
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subject: Front-line workers in Florida say current COVID-19 surge 'feels like it's an impending storm'
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subject: Vaccine carrots only got us so far — now, it's time for sticks
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subject: Michigan father rushed into burning home to save his twin 18-month-old daughters
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subject: Philadelphia man convicted of murder is freed by evidence that was on file for more than 30 years
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subject: Woman charged for disturbing Yellowstone mother grizzly
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subject: Florida governor blocks school mask mandates, says parents can choose
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The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), Afrigen Biologics (PTY) Limited, the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (Biovac), the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have signed a letter of intent to address the global imbalance of manufacturing capacity for COVID-19 vaccines.

    The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) and the World Health Organization (WHO), Afrigen Biologics (PTY) Limited, the Biologicals and Vaccines Institute of Southern Africa (Biovac), the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have signed a letter of intent to address the global imbalance of manufacturing capacity for COVID-19 vaccines.
    subject: New consortium working to boost vaccine production in South Africa
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    The Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Developing Countries, established by the heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization to identify and resolve finance and trade impediments to vaccine, diagnostics, therapeutic production and deliveries, has issued the following joint statement:

    "We reiterate the urgency of providing access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments to people throughout the developing world. In the area of vaccines, a key constraint is the acute and alarming shortage in the supply of doses to low and low-middle income countries, especially for the rest of 2021. We call on countries with advanced COVID-19 vaccination programs to release as soon as possible as much of their contracted vaccine doses and options as possible to COVAX, AVAT, and low and low-middle income countries. 

    We are concerned that vaccine delivery schedules and contracts for COVAX, AVAT, and low and low-middle income countries are delayed or too slow. Less than 5% of vaccine doses that were pre-purchased by or for low-income countries have been delivered. Our common target is for at least 40% of people in low and low-middle income countries to be vaccinated by the end of 2021. We estimate that less than 20% of the necessary vaccines is currently scheduled for delivery to these countries, whether through COVAX, AVAT, or bilateral deals and dose-sharing agreements. 

    We urge COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to redouble their efforts to scale up production of vaccines specifically for these countries, and to ensure that the supply of doses to COVAX and low and low-middle income countries takes precedence over the promotion of boosters and other activities. We call on governments to reduce or eliminate barriers to the export of vaccines and all materials involved in their production and deployment. We underscore the urgent need for all parties to address supply chain and trade bottlenecks for vaccines, testing, and therapeutics as well as all of the materials involved in their production and deployment. 

    As per the IMF staff's US$50 billion proposal to end the pandemic, and in line with the priorities set out by WHO, WTO, IMF and the World Bank Group, over $35 billion in grant are needed with only one third of this financed to date. We welcome the recent announcement by COVAX and the World Bank to accelerate vaccine supplies for developing countries through a new financing mechanism. We also welcome the partnership between the World Bank and AVAT, noting that World Bank financing is now available to support the purchase and deployment of doses secured by both AVAT and COVAX. 

    It is critical to improve clarity and transparency around the evolving vaccine market, expected production volumes, delivery schedules, and pre-purchase options. We call on manufacturers to accelerate delivery to developing countries and we call on advanced economies to scale-up near-term deliveries to developing countries."

    The Task Force also launched a new website that includes the first phase of a global database, and country dashboards on vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics to guide their work and advocacy. 

    The database and dashboards, which also build on the IMF-WHO COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Tracker, seek to focus international attention and mobilize action by illuminating specific gaps, not just globally but also country-by-country.  



    The Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Developing Countries, established by the heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group, World Health Organization and the World Trade Organization to identify and resolve finance and trade impediments to vaccine, diagnostics, therapeutic production and deliveries, has issued the following joint statement:

    "We reiterate the urgency of providing access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments to people throughout the developing world. In the area of vaccines, a key constraint is the acute and alarming shortage in the supply of doses to low and low-middle income countries, especially for the rest of 2021. We call on countries with advanced COVID-19 vaccination programs to release as soon as possible as much of their contracted vaccine doses and options as possible to COVAX, AVAT, and low and low-middle income countries. 

    We are concerned that vaccine delivery schedules and contracts for COVAX, AVAT, and low and low-middle income countries are delayed or too slow. Less than 5% of vaccine doses that were pre-purchased by or for low-income countries have been delivered. Our common target is for at least 40% of people in low and low-middle income countries to be vaccinated by the end of 2021. We estimate that less than 20% of the necessary vaccines is currently scheduled for delivery to these countries, whether through COVAX, AVAT, or bilateral deals and dose-sharing agreements. 

    We urge COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to redouble their efforts to scale up production of vaccines specifically for these countries, and to ensure that the supply of doses to COVAX and low and low-middle income countries takes precedence over the promotion of boosters and other activities. We call on governments to reduce or eliminate barriers to the export of vaccines and all materials involved in their production and deployment. We underscore the urgent need for all parties to address supply chain and trade bottlenecks for vaccines, testing, and therapeutics as well as all of the materials involved in their production and deployment. 

    As per the IMF staff's US$50 billion proposal to end the pandemic, and in line with the priorities set out by WHO, WTO, IMF and the World Bank Group, over $35 billion in grant are needed with only one third of this financed to date. We welcome the recent announcement by COVAX and the World Bank to accelerate vaccine supplies for developing countries through a new financing mechanism. We also welcome the partnership between the World Bank and AVAT, noting that World Bank financing is now available to support the purchase and deployment of doses secured by both AVAT and COVAX. 

    It is critical to improve clarity and transparency around the evolving vaccine market, expected production volumes, delivery schedules, and pre-purchase options. We call on manufacturers to accelerate delivery to developing countries and we call on advanced economies to scale-up near-term deliveries to developing countries."

    The Task Force also launched a new website that includes the first phase of a global database, and country dashboards on vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics to guide their work and advocacy. 

    The database and dashboards, which also build on the IMF-WHO COVID-19 Vaccine Supply Tracker, seek to focus international attention and mobilize action by illuminating specific gaps, not just globally but also country-by-country.  

    subject: Joint Statement of the Multilateral Leaders Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines, Therapeutics, and Diagnostics for Developing Countries following its Second Meeting
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    subject: At least 125,000 vaccinated Americans have tested positive for COVID-19
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    subject: FDA Puts All Hands on Deck to Review Pfizer-BioNTech Covid Shot
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    subject: With school openings near, parents and teachers say state leaders have stripped them of weapons against COVID-19
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    subject: Worker pay rises strongly as businesses fight to fill jobs
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    subject: New Orleans EMS can't keep up with calls due to the Covid-19 surge as mayor restores a mask mandate
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    subject: Bob Odenkirk says he had small heart attack but vows 'I'll be back soon'
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    subject: Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly booing Chinese anthem while watching Olympics | Hong Kong
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    subject: Germany could make unvaccinated pay for COVID tests
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    subject: Texas just passed New York in COVID deaths, despite once trailing by 29,000. Here's how.
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    subject: Houston Pediatrician Warns Parents to Take COVID 'Very Seriously' With Children's Hospitals Full
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    subject: 'I should have gotten the damn vaccine': Father of 5 dies of COVID at age 39
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    subject: Dog missing for two years spotted on TV news segment
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    subject: Those who flout COVID recommendations are less agreeable, have lower intellect, and tend to be more extroverted than those who adhere to recommendations. COVID non-conformists also prioritize self-interest and personal freedom and show greater tolerance for social deviance, a new study reports.
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    subject: The surge of Covid-19 infections for unvaccinated people is only beginning, experts warn
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    subject: Israeli President Herzog and Wife Get Third COVID Vaccine Dose, Kicking Off World's First Campaign
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    subject: Audio from migrant kids shelter reveals allegations of sex misconduct by staff
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    subject: The two largest wildfires in the US have burned land nearly the size of New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago combined
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    subject: Justice Department says Russians hacked federal prosecutors
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    subject: Fauci hopes U.S. regulators fully approve COVID-19 shots by mid-August
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    subject: US vaccination rates rise as White House frustrated with media 'alarmism'
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    subject: FAA recruiting gamers for next generation of air traffic controllers
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    subject: Despite 'breakthrough' COVID, almost all Georgia cases and deaths are among unvaccinated
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    subject: Tokyo reports record high of 4,058 new COVID-19 cases for July 31. First time exceeding 4,000 cases in a single day.
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    subject: So Close to Returning to Offices, Companies Upend Plans Again
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    subject: Multiple people injured after Boston transit trains collide
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    subject: Most COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak among vaccinated, says CDC
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    subject: Biden Calls On The Military To Look Into Making The COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory
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    subject: China races to curb Delta-fuelled COVID outbreak, worst in months

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