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Optimism that new vaccines will bring the pandemic under control and allow economic activity to resume coupled with stimulus in major economies has boosted the growth forecast this year to 5.5 percent, the IMF says in its latest World Economic Outlook. SOUNDBITE
Nairobi (Kenya), Jan 16 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Daniel Irungu) The Kenyan circus academy resumed their daily exercise routine after months of closure since the coronavirus pandemic started. The academy that depends on performances in Europe, especially Spain, has been forced to turn to local performances. With the launch of COVID-19 vaccinations across Europe during the second wave of the pandemic they hope to be able to go back to work.FOOTAGE OF THE MIGHTY JUMBO CIRCUS COMPANY.
A relative handful of Americans have received the vaccine to protect against the novel coronavirus. But according to HuffPost, it's unclear if those lucky few can still pass along the virus to others, even if they themselves aren't infected. Likewise, it's important to remember that even after getting the jab, it takes the body at least a month to build up its immunity to COVID-19. Therefore, it's essential to continue following proven public health measures, like universal masking, handwashing, and physical distancing. Experts say Americans shouldn't start to relax on observing these measures until roughly 70% of the population has been vaccinated.
New York (USA), Aug 6 (EFE / EPA) .- The observatory rooftop of the Rockefeller skyscraper in New York, opened Thursday to a third of its usual capacity after five months of shutting down in the pandemic.(CAMERA: Alba Vigaray)
The world's first anti-malaria vaccine could get the go-ahead for use in Africa from October if approved by international regulators. Paul Chapman reports.
The White House says it is "cautiously optimistic" on the chances for a Gaza ceasefire deal after a new proposal by Hamas but stressed that talks were far from over. "We're cautiously optimistic that things are moving in the right direction," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby tells reporters in a press briefing. SOUNDBITE