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Israel approves coronavirus vaccines for younger children
Middle East
November 15, 2021
Israel approves coronavirus vaccines for younger children
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Sunday approved giving the COVID-19 vaccine to children between the ages of 5 and 11.…
China fights biggest Delta outbreak as cases grow in city of Dalian
World
November 15, 2021
China fights biggest Delta outbreak as cases grow in city of Dalian
BEIJING, Nov 15 (Reuters) – China is battling the spread of its biggest COVID-19 outbreak caused by the Delta variant,…
As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act
World
November 14, 2021
As virus surges in Eastern Europe, leaders slow to act
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — At the main hospital in Romania’s capital, the morgue ran out of space for the dead…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 909 new cases, 57 deaths on Friday
Egypt
November 13, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 909 new cases, 57 deaths on Friday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Friday reported 909 new coronavirus cases, 57 deaths, and 733 recoveries. A total…
Not out of the woods: COVID cases rising in Western Europe
World
November 13, 2021
Not out of the woods: COVID cases rising in Western Europe
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Santa won’t be getting his traditional welcome in the Dutch city of Utrecht this year.…
As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance
World
November 10, 2021
As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Wang Lijie planned to spend three days in the Gobi Desert last month to take in…
Thousands protest in New Zealand against COVID-19 rules
World
November 9, 2021
Thousands protest in New Zealand against COVID-19 rules
WELLINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – New Zealand beefed up security measures at its parliament on Tuesday as thousands of people…
Global COVID-19 cases hit 250 million, eastern Europe infections at record levels
World
November 8, 2021
Global COVID-19 cases hit 250 million, eastern Europe infections at record levels
Nov 8 (Reuters) – Global COVID-19 cases surpassed 250 million on Monday as some countries in eastern Europe experience record…
US lifts pandemic travel ban, opens doors to visitors
World
November 8, 2021
US lifts pandemic travel ban, opens doors to visitors
The US lifted restrictions Monday on travel from a long list of countries including Mexico, Canada and most of Europe,…
Schools take lead role in promoting vaccines for youngsters
World
November 7, 2021
Schools take lead role in promoting vaccines for youngsters
With the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer…