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Egypt has two strains of coronavirus: official
Science

Egypt has two strains of coronavirus: official

A series of tests has identified that there are two strains of coronavirus in Egypt, said Jehan al-Assal, Vice President…
Toughest COVID-19 rules extended to much of south England
World

Toughest COVID-19 rules extended to much of south England

LONDON (AP) — Large parts of southern England will be placed under the country’s strictest coronavirus restrictions from this weekend,…
US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization
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US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization

(Reuters) -The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will “rapidly” work towards granting emergency approval of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine…
Egyptian Cabinet allocates LE1 bn for coronavirus expenditures
Egypt

Egyptian Cabinet allocates LE1 bn for coronavirus expenditures

The Egyptian Cabinet’s spokesperson Nader Saad announced on Wednesday that the Higher Committee for the Management of the Coronavirus Crisis has…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
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Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response

MOSCOW (AP) — While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version…
UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly
World

UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly

The United Kingdom’s health secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new variant of the coronavirus that appears to be spreading…
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
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French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with…
Lives Lost: Doctor chose to stay, work in war-torn Syria
Middle East

Lives Lost: Doctor chose to stay, work in war-torn Syria

Dr. Adnan Jasem had every reason to leave war-torn Syria after surviving a bomb blast that broke his legs four…
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
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The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is shutting down nationwide, with shopping malls and department stores ordered to close as of Wednesday…
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