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COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated, say officials
World

COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated, say officials

NAIROBI, June 17 (Reuters) – COVID-19 cases rose by over 20 percent week-on-week in nearly two dozen African countries and…
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
World

Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics

TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other…
Health Ministry reveals black fungus symptoms in official report
Egypt

Health Ministry reveals black fungus symptoms in official report

In an official report on Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Health revealed the symptoms of the black fungus disease, explaining…
Five signs of a weak immune system
Health & Fitness

Five signs of a weak immune system

The immune system is a system of vital processes carried out by organs, cells, and particles inside an organism in…
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
World

Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective

Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in…
With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
Middle East

With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coronavirus infections are surging in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, where health officials…
As infections rise, England braces for delay in reopenings
World

As infections rise, England braces for delay in reopenings

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to disappoint people across England later Monday by saying that…
UAE, Bahrain make Pfizer/BioNTech shot available to those who got Sinopharm vaccine
Middle East

UAE, Bahrain make Pfizer/BioNTech shot available to those who got Sinopharm vaccine

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have made the Pfizer/BioNTech, coronavirus vaccine available as a booster shot to those initially…
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
World

Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the threat of a third wave of coronavirus hitting Africa is “real and…
Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region
Middle East

Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region

The sovereign funds of Russia and Bahrain signed a preliminary agreement on Thursday to manufacture and distribute the Russian Sputnik…
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