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US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000
World
February 22, 2021
US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000
The US stood Sunday at the brink of a once-unthinkable tally: 500,000 people lost to the coronavirus. A year into…
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
World
February 21, 2021
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
LONDON (AP) — The British government announced Sunday that it aims to give every adult in the country a first…
What’s safe after COVID-19 vaccination? Don’t shed masks yet
World
February 21, 2021
What’s safe after COVID-19 vaccination? Don’t shed masks yet
You’re fully vaccinated against the coronavirus — now what? Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 633 new cases, 51 deaths as of Tuesday
Egypt
February 17, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 633 new cases, 51 deaths as of Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 633 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
The Latest: South Africa to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine
World
February 10, 2021
The Latest: South Africa to give Johnson & Johnson vaccine
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its…
Surging virus in French African outpost reveals inequalities
World
February 10, 2021
Surging virus in French African outpost reveals inequalities
MAMOUDZOU, Mayotte (AP) — Mayotte’s main tourist office stands nearly empty, a lonely tropical outpost overlooking a people-less port. Its…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 567 new cases, 48 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 9, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 567 new cases, 48 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 567 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
New variants raise worry about COVID-19 virus reinfections
World
February 9, 2021
New variants raise worry about COVID-19 virus reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect against getting infected again with some of the new variants. People…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 521 new cases, 47 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
February 3, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 521 new cases, 47 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 521 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number up to 167,013, ministry spokesperson…
Pandemic’s deadliest month in US ends with signs of progress
World
February 2, 2021
Pandemic’s deadliest month in US ends with signs of progress
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The deadliest month yet of the coronavirus outbreak in the US. drew to a close with…