Scientists focus on bats in quest to prevent next pandemic
Bats are thought to be the hosts of multiple viruses that have spawned recent epidemics.
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Brazil's Covid-19 cases pass 5 million
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Brazilian evangelical politician 'plotted to kill husband' with 10 of her 55 children
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Experimental Covid vaccine put to its biggest test
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Covid-19: Brazil hits 1000 deaths a day
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Latin America's outbreaks rival Europe's. But its options are worse
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Colombian company creates hospital bed that can double as coffin
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Anzac spirit: Qantas flight to bring home stranded Kiwis in Argentina
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Murder rates were staggering. Pandemic has brought some quiet, for now
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