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COVID-19 in Egypt: 812 new cases, 40 deaths on Sunday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 812 new cases, 40 deaths on Sunday

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday confirmed 812 new coronavirus cases, 40 deaths, and 445 recovered cases. The…
‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar
Middle East

‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar

ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) -The red letters scrolling across the front of Fikret Oluk’s bus say: “Stay Home Turkey”. But the Istanbul…
Egypt’s Minister of Health notes considerable jump in COVID-19 cases over last 6 weeks
Egypt

Egypt’s Minister of Health notes considerable jump in COVID-19 cases over last 6 weeks

The Egyptian Health Minister Hala Zayed announced on Friday that the number of COVID-19 cases in Egypt has noticeably increased…
Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations
Middle East

Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations

Iraq’s Health Ministry has warned of “dire consequences” ahead because citizens are not heeding coronavirus prevention measures, after the country…
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths
World

Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths

Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19…
UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown
World

UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The UK’s COVID-19 vaccination program is beginning to break the link between infection and serious illness or…
Afghans work to stem polio rise amid violence, pandemic
Middle East

Afghans work to stem polio rise amid violence, pandemic

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan is trying to inoculate millions of children against polio after pandemic lockdowns stalled the effort…
Coronavirus digest: New Zealand suspends travel from India
World

Coronavirus digest: New Zealand suspends travel from India

New Zealand on Thursday said it will temporarily suspend entry for all travelers arriving from India. The announcement comes after…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 783 new cases, 37 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 783 new cases, 37 deaths on Wednesday

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 783 new coronavirus cases, 37 deaths, and 444 recovered cases. The…
Japan denies report of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry
World

Japan denies report of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government moved to cool a social media furore on Thursday saying it was currently not looking to…
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