Study confirms Covid-19 transmissible between dogs
Researchers suggest pet vaccinations to prevent animal-to-human infection and the emergence of other variants from pets.
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Pheu Thai deputy denies meeting Thaksin in Hong Kong
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Lab leak in China most likely caused Covid-19 pandemic: US energy department
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Japan to provide 5.5 billion in fresh aid to Ukraine
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Japan postpones decision on extending lifespan of nuclear plants
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Ukraine crisis could get worse before it gets better: S’pore foreign minister
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