Several states report spike in hospitalisations and jumps in new cases, raising concerns of a ‘third wave’.
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Several states report spike in hospitalisations and jumps in new cases, raising concerns of a ‘third wave’.
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Final presidential debate takes on more civilised tone than first meeting with 12 days till Election Day.

As early voting expands across the US, Joe Biden and Donald Trump hit out at each other in a day of campaign events.
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Presidential rivals hold separate town halls on a night they were to face off in a second in-person debate.
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From water transmission to bleach and shoes, we look at some common coronavirus myths and how to stop their spread.
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Dr Tunji Funsho talks to Al Jazeera about immunisation efforts in Africa, which was declared wild polio-free this year.
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Public health measures for COVID-19 may help keep flu cases down, but what risks emerge when the two viruses overlap?
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Trump expected to spend ‘the next few days’ working from the hospital on advice of his physician and medical experts.
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From good ventilation to redesigning spaces, here are ways to help reduce the risk of transmission in closed settings.
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South Asian nation is reporting world’s highest daily infections, amid increased testing and easing of restrictions.
