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Large numbers of white-tailed deer in the United States are getting infected with the novel coronavirus. And while the risk of spreading it back to humans is low, scientists worry that deer could end up incubating new variants. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

With vaccine hesitancy and logistical problems in Kenya, Penda's Tassia Medical Centre is now delivering the vaccine to the people's doorsteps, And, Nigeria is planning to close camps in Maiduguri city amid concerns that it is not safe for refugees to go home.

Women's Affairs Minister Sithembiso Nyoni says Zimbabwe has a lot to celebrate where it comes to achievements by women, but stresses that more has to be done. In an interview with Sithandekile Mhlanga of VOA's Zimbabwe Service, Nyoni highlighted some of the achievements made.

Livetalk: We are talking about COVID-19 and the Summit for Democracy convened by U.S. President Joseph Biden amid fears of waning democracy worldwide.

Tanzanians this week are marking the 60th anniversary of independence from Britain, and a long journey toward the goal of building their own, democratic nation. But despite forming a multiparty system, Tanzania has always been dominated by one party, the Party of the Revolution.

The United States is launching a virtual summit for democracy on Thursday, hosting more than 100 world leaders, civil society activists and journalists in what it says is the largest gathering of its kind ever held. As VOA’s Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine reports,

One million turtles were released, Tuesday into a river running along the Amazon border between Bolivia and Brazil to preserve the species. (Reuters)

U.S. President Joe Biden acknowledged his own country’s vulnerabilities as he hosted a virtual Summit for Democracy that brings together world leaders, civil society and the private sector to "set forth an affirmative agenda for democratic renewal."

At least 38 countries have reported cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus. Scientists are trying to determine whether it is more dangerous than other strains. Precautionary measures threaten the global recovery from the pandemic with South Africa crying foul at travel restrictions.

Robot engineers at Cornwall-based Engineered Arts have unveiled a remarkably humanlike android, called 'Ameca.' (Reuters)