Explainer: The new coronavirus – key terms explained
Reuters As the new coronavirus spreads, words such as COVID-19, pandemic and social distancing have become part of daily vocabulary. But what exactly do they mean? Here are some key terms explained: Coronavirus and COVID-19• There are several human coronaviruses – just as there are many other types of human viruses. The coronavirus that first […]
Samoa fights measles door-to-door in battle on anti-vaccination messages
Sydney, Australia Reuters Samoa on Thursday closed all non-essential public and private services for two days to combat a measles epidemic that has killed more than 60 people, mostly babies and children, in a battle complicated by a vocal anti-vaccination movement. The measles virus has infected more than 4,200 in the South Pacific nation of […]