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Fauci reports that June 3rd, 2020, was when he ‘first experience the brunt of the president’s rage’. Trump was, of course, in the concluding year of his first term
Confronting Trump over Covid not easy but necessary, Fauci says on Dublin trip
Director of US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says role has involved telling US presidents things they do not want to hear
Dr Anthony Fauci honoured for his contribution to public health by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
American doctor and scientist’s guidance informed the decisions of seven US presidents during his career
The story of a vaccine: how Moderna’s big bet played out
New book details how talent, leaps of faith and dogged determination brought the pharma company to world attention in 2020
Got a Covid booster jab? You probably won’t need another for a while
Three doses can protect against serious illness and death for a long time, studies suggest
How a lab scientist’s bad cold led to the ‘marvel’ mRNA vaccine
Dr Barney Graham’s discovery was a key step in development of Covid-19 vaccines
Trump says ‘real insurrection’ was not Capitol riot but the presidential election
Former president suggests government agents or informants were involved in storming Capitol
Covid-19 symptoms: How do I know if I have Omicron or Delta?
Loss of taste is often not a feature of Omicron, but headache and cold symptoms are
Dr Muiris Houston: Omicron may push Delta out for good
Latest variant is likely to raise immunity, ushering in a sharp drop in transmission
Europe weighs Christmas curbs as Omicron sweeps continent
Twelve Omicron-related deaths recorded in Britain as social restrictions not ruled out
Americans rush for vaccine boosters ahead of Omicron wave
Vaccination rates in US have begun to pick up, though they lag behind some European countries
Current vaccine boosters protect against Omicron, says Fauci
Data shows no need for variant-specific vaccines, says Biden’s chief medical adviser
Omicron can partially evade Pfizer vaccine, early study suggests
New coronavirus variant likely to be more transmissible but less severe, Fauci says
Omicron’s less severe cases prompt cautious optimism in South Africa
Experts warn sharp increase in infection rates could still strain hospitals
Travel stocks propel European markets to Monday gains
Investor concerns ease concerning economic impact of Omicron coronavirus mutation
Covid not over and next pandemic could be more lethal, says AZ jab creator
Prof Sarah Gilbert says this will not be last time virus threatens lives and livelihoods
Initial data on Omicron’s severity is ‘encouraging’, says Fauci
US health official cautiously optimistic on Covid variant and says booster shots will be key
European shares bounce back after volatile week
The pan-European STOXX 600 edged up 0.7% in early morning trading on Monday
Daily Covid cases in South Africa quadruple as Omicron variant spreads
World wrap: Rio cancels NYE party, UK scientists warn about Omicron threat
Biden announces tighter travel rules as part of US Covid battle plan
Actions also include drive to encourage vaccine boosters and expansion of at-home tests
US records first Omicron case in person who returned from S Africa
Officials say patient is fully vaccinated with mild symptoms which are improving
Omicron: States race to delay spread of Covid variant as more cases detected
WHO urges ‘balance’ in response as travel restrictions and quarantine measures imposed
Third case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in UK
Understanding level of severity of new strain ‘will take days to several weeks’ – WHO
Fauci warns time running short to prevent ‘dangerous’ Covid surge in US
Chief medical adviser says about 60 million people eligible to be vaccinated have not come forward
Dr Anthony Fauci says it will be safe to travel to US from Ireland in November
Biden’s top medical adviser says vaccination will be required for foreign visitors to US
Dr Muiris Houston: ‘Will we ever shake hands again?’
It looks like the Delta variant requires we continue to avoid this long-time ritual
How did the inventor of mRNA vaccines celebrate her success? She ate a whole bag of Goobers
The Pfizer-BioNTech jab relies on the doggedness of a Hungarian butcher’s daughter
Covid-19: Teachers will not be required to show proof of jab
Unions to call for unvaccinated pregnant staff to be allowed work remotely
America at Large: Plenty of NFL players taking anti-vax stance despite penalties
Teams will forfeit match, wages and bonuses if there is an outbreak of Covid-19 during season
Right-wing shock jock and anti-vaxxer dies of Covid-19
Dick Farrel, a vociferous critic of Dr Anthony Fauci, urged people not to get vaccinated
US health officials report sharp increase in vaccination rates
Development after government pressure as Delta variant continues surge across country
US federal health agency performs U-turn on indoor mask-wearing
Republicans furious as CDU recommends masks in certain settings due to Delta surge
Some Americans could need Covid-19 vaccine booster, says Anthony Fauci
Immunocompromised people may need extra shot, says infectious disease official
Return of the mask as dominant Delta variant gives Americans the jitters
America Letter: Reports of fully vaccinated becoming infected with Covid causing worry
Coronavirus Delta mutation represents over 80% of all US cases
Health officials in United States reiterate calls for Americans to avail of vaccination
Flags, chants and badges at Trump’s first post-presidential rally
The former president’s supporters gathered in force in a small rural county in Ohio
White House urges young adults to get vaccinated against Covid-19
‘Few extra weeks’ needed to hit goal of administering one shot to 70% of adults by July 4th
Maureen Dowd: Aliens, show yourself. Beam down! Time to serve man
With an intelligence report imminent, not since the 1950s has the capital been so riveted by the possibility of aliens hovering
Anthony Fauci facing calls to quit over Wuhan lab-leak stance
‘America’s doctor’ under fire over leaked emails and accused of funding risky research at Chinese lab
Did Covid leak from a Wuhan lab? Irish scientists weigh it up
Opinions veer from ‘it’s clear this is a natural virus’ to ‘it’s not acting like a typical virus’
Fauci calls on China to release records of Wuhan lab workers
China denies that scientists who reportedly became ill in November 2019 ever had Covid-19
Biden dubs June ‘month of action’ as he seeks to raise US vaccination rates
Goal of 70% of US having at least one jab by July 4th helped by offers of beer and free trips
How Joe Biden came around to the Wuhan lab-leak theory
White House has studied ‘mountain of disturbing evidence’ about origins of pandemic
Covid-19 vaccine: Will we need a booster shot and when?
It’s likely that higher risk groups and older people will need a third coronavirus shot
China dismisses US call for investigation into Covid lab leak
White House pushing for fuller inquiry into origins of pandemic that has killed 3.5m
US first lady enlists Fauci to promote jabs for teenagers
Jill Biden swerves question about once using an expletive to describe Kamala Harris
Stocktake: AstraZeneca errs in hiking chief executive’s pay
The drugs company has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons
US vaccination rollout is stalling due to dwindling demand
America Letter: Some states have taken to giving out free beer to encourage people to get their jab
Herd immunity ‘might now be impossible’. Here’s how we could learn to live with Covid
The US has vaccinated more than half its adults with one dose. But rates are slipping
India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive hampered by acute shortages
Country records highest daily cases count globally at more than 400,000 infections
India sends army to help hospitals hit by ‘heartbreaking’ Covid-19 wave
Bodies being burned in makeshift facilities offering mass cremations in worst-hit cities
Covid-19: Ignore stories of ‘scariants’ – the vaccines are working
Resistance to change has led Ireland down some very strange paths in this pandemic
How have other countries responded to concerns over the AstraZeneca vaccine?
Indonesia continues use of Covid-19 jab while Italy, Philippines, South Korea set age limits
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