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Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
World
July 31, 2021
Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
In another dispiriting setback for the nation’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak…
In breakthrough, Tanzania kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations
World
July 28, 2021
In breakthrough, Tanzania kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a major breakthrough for one of the world’s last countries to embrace COVID-19 vaccines, Tanzania’s…
Fauci says US headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus
World
July 26, 2021
Fauci says US headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans…
Jordan to vaccinate children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19
Middle East
July 25, 2021
Jordan to vaccinate children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19
BEIRUT, July 24 (Reuters) – Jordan will start vaccinating children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19 from Sunday, the…
Brazil reopens amid looming threat from delta variant
World
July 25, 2021
Brazil reopens amid looming threat from delta variant
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — With the number of coronavirus deaths starting to recede in Brazil, a renewed sense of optimism…
Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules
World
July 25, 2021
Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules
LONDON (AP) — Chaos and confusion over travel rules and measures to contain new virus outbreaks are contributing to another…
Research: India’s deaths during pandemic 10X official toll
World
July 20, 2021
Research: India’s deaths during pandemic 10X official toll
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s excess deaths during the pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official COVID-19 toll,…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 59 new cases confirmed, 6 deaths on Monday
Egypt
July 20, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 59 new cases confirmed, 6 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 59 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
Tunisia puts military on vaccination duty as cases soar
Middle East
July 18, 2021
Tunisia puts military on vaccination duty as cases soar
KESRA, Tunisia (AP) — Soldiers hold rifles to guard the health center in the traditional Tunisian village of Kesra, while…
Thailand tightens measures as daily cases cross 10,000
World
July 18, 2021
Thailand tightens measures as daily cases cross 10,000
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has tightened coronavirus restrictions and warned of further measures as daily cases surpassed 10,000 and the…