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Thailand develops robotic system to squeeze out more vaccine doses 25 Aug 2021 - 10:25 am
A vaccine extraction machine called AutoVacc, designed by the Chulalongkorn University's Biomedical Engineering Research Center to extract extra doses out of AstraZeneca vaccine vials, is seen in Bangkok, Thailand August 23, 2021. Picture taken August 23,
Taiwan reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases, first time since May 9 25 Aug 2021 - 09:59 am
People wearing masks drive motorbikes in Taipei amid the Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in Taiwan, June 30, 2021. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
Some Afghans vow to resist Taliban from mountain enclave 24 Aug 2021 - 04:07 pm
Men prepare for defense against the Taliban in Panjshir, Afghanistan August 22, 2021. Picture taken August 22, 2021.
India says homegrown mRNA COVID-19 shot safe in early trial 24 Aug 2021 - 02:40 pm
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Women football players leave Afghanistan on evacuation flight 24 Aug 2021 - 01:18 pm
Afghans board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport plane during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, August 22, 2021. Picture taken August 22, 2021.
US shipping 3 mln doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Pakistan - official 24 Aug 2021 - 01:13 pm
A Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination is seen as part of a vaccine drive by the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in Arleta, Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Delta cases show 300 times higher viral load - S.Korea study 24 Aug 2021 - 12:46 pm
Women wearing masks to avoid contracting the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease walk at a park in Seoul, South Korea, August 24, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
Australia pandemic panel backs reopening targets despite Sydney outbreak 24 Aug 2021 - 11:01 am
A masked woman with an umbrella walks with a child through the quiet city centre during a lockdown to curb the spread of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Sydney, Australia, August 24, 2021. REUTERS/Loren Elliott
Philippines' Duterte agrees to run as vice president in 2022 24 Aug 2021 - 09:57 am
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
Vietnam says Cuba to supply COVID-19 vaccine, transfer technology 24 Aug 2021 - 09:45 am
Vietnam soldiers deliver boxes with food into strict lockdown areas amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, August 24, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
UNICEF plans to expand activities in Afghanistan 23 Aug 2021 - 04:39 pm
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Indonesia to allow restaurants, shops to reopen in Jakarta, Bali 23 Aug 2021 - 04:04 pm
A man with mental illness reacts as a healthcare worker takes a swab sample to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a social home in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana
Gunfire at Kabul airport kills 1 amid chaotic evacuations 23 Aug 2021 - 12:53 pm
People stand on a barrier outside Kabul airport, Afghanistan, August 22, 2021 in this still image taken from video. REUTERS/ReutersTV
Philippines reports record virus cases as Delta variant spreads 23 Aug 2021 - 12:46 pm
A man wearing a face mask and a face shield as protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) passes by a mural dedicated to frontline workers, in Manila, Philippines, January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
Vietnam deploys troops to enforce lockdown in largest city 23 Aug 2021 - 11:18 am
A military checkpoint is seen during lockdown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Stringer
China reports no new local COVID-19 cases for first time since July 23 Aug 2021 - 10:57 am
People are seen at Beijing's tech hub Zhongguancun, China August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Germany says firefight involving Western forces erupts at Kabul Airport 23 Aug 2021 - 10:31 am
A US Marine opens a meal ready-to-eat for children to eat during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. US Marine Corps/Sgt. Samuel Ruiz/Handout via Reuters
Indonesia official says vaccines help Jakarta reach 'herd immunity' 23 Aug 2021 - 10:26 am
A healthcare worker wearing personal protective equipment suits (PPE) takes a swab sample from an elderly man with mental illness to test for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a social home in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar U