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Indonesia beefs up health funds as hospitals reach critical condition 05 Jul 2021 - 03:40 pm
Firmansyah, a 52-year-old man, squats while queuing to refill oxygen tanks for his neighbor who has breathing problems as Indonesia experiences an oxygen supply shortage amid a surge of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases, at a filling station in Jakarta
Search back on after rest of South Florida condo demolished 05 Jul 2021 - 02:59 pm
Debris seen at the site after the partially collapsed Champlain Towers South residential building is demolished, in Surfside, Florida, U.S., July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Marco Bello
Bangladesh extends lockdown to combat COVID-19 surge 05 Jul 2021 - 02:46 pm
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) check commuters at a checkpost during a countrywide lockdown in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
Japan searches for dozens missing in mudslide; 4 dead 05 Jul 2021 - 02:38 pm
Police officers conduct a rescue and search operation at the site of a mudslide caused by heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, Japan July 5, 2021.
Norway delays reopening as Delta variant threat looms, PM says 05 Jul 2021 - 02:18 pm
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Germany worried about COVID-19 vaccination 'no shows' 05 Jul 2021 - 02:12 pm
Cabins at a vaccination centre set up in the Erika-Hess ice stadium to fight the coronavirus disease in Berlin, Germany, January 14, 2021. Kay Nietfeld/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Celebrating nation's birth, Biden urges Americans to help end COVID-19 pandemic 05 Jul 2021 - 12:57 pm
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House at a celebration of Independence Day in Washington, U.S., July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
S.Korea in talks with mRNA vaccine makers to make up to 1 bln doses: Govt official 05 Jul 2021 - 12:42 pm
Kim Soo-jin, senior vice president of Hanmi Pharm speaks during an interview with Reuters at a bio plant factory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, July 1, 2021. Picture taken July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Heo Ran
As COVID-19 cases abate, Taiwan eyes easing restrictions 05 Jul 2021 - 12:35 pm
People wait to receive a dose of the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the National Taiwan Science Education Center in Taipei City, Taiwan July 3, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang
'Call of duty': Indonesian bikers brave COVID-19 surge to escort ambulances 05 Jul 2021 - 12:15 pm
Volunteer bikers escort an ambulance to a cemetery as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases surge in Depok on the outskirts of Jakarta, Indonesia, July 2, 2021. Picture taken July 2, 2021 REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Rescuers in Japan hunt for 80 missing after deadly landslides 05 Jul 2021 - 12:06 pm
Members of Japanese Self-Defence Forces conduct rescue and search operartion at a mudslide site caused by heavy rain at Izusan district in Atami, west of Tokyo, Japan July 5, 2021, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Kyodo/via REUTERS
As COVID cases rise, Australia's New South Wales says next 2 days 'critical' 05 Jul 2021 - 11:29 am
People wearing protective masks maintain social distance while waiting at a bus stop in the city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
England eyes freedom: PM Johnson to set out lockdown easing 05 Jul 2021 - 11:09 am
People, some wearing protective face masks, walk over Westminster Bridge, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain, July 4, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls/File Photo
Thailand factory blast kills 1, mass evacuation underway 05 Jul 2021 - 11:05 am
Emergency personnel looks on as smoke rises from a plastic factory after an explosion in Samut Prakan, outside Bangkok, Thailand July 5, 2021. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun
Bangladesh reports highest number of COVID-19 deaths despite lockdown 05 Jul 2021 - 12:12 am
Police officers check commuters at a checkpost during a countrywide lockdown, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 1, 2021. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain
French health minister warns of fourth COVID wave 05 Jul 2021 - 12:06 am
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Biden to appeal for vaccinations after US missed July 4 target 04 Jul 2021 - 11:48 pm
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden applauds a man as he receives a vaccine at the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination site at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., April 6, 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Biden White House serves up burgers, nostalgia for July Fourth 04 Jul 2021 - 11:31 pm
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