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In short: A new study has found that 84 per cent of countries around the globe experienced a drop in life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2019 to 2021.Australia was one of the only countries to record an increase in life expectancy, demonstrating the "relative success" of Australia's handling of the pan...

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced Friday.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its longstanding guidance, saying that people can return to work or regular activities if their symptoms are mild a...