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WHO warns football fans can cause new COVID-19 wave

English supporters celebrate at 4TheFans Fan Park, in Manchester, England.

English supporters celebrate at a Fan zone in Manchester, after England won the round of 16 match against Germany. Source: AAP

It comes as new incentives are launched in the United States to boost vaccination ratesm and a new Dutch study highlights COVID-19 transmission rates from people to pets.



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