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More than 13 million Egyptian citizens received first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Egypt
October 5, 2021
More than 13 million Egyptian citizens received first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Over 13 million citizens have now received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine while the number of citizens who…
Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
World
October 5, 2021
Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
The COVID-19 patient’s health was deteriorating quickly at a Michigan hospital, but he was having none of the doctor’s diagnosis.…
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
World
October 5, 2021
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — International tourists won’t be welcomed back to Australia until next year, with the return of skilled…
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
World
October 4, 2021
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no…
COVID-19 deaths in Egypt continues to surge on Sunday, 768 new cases
Egypt
October 4, 2021
COVID-19 deaths in Egypt continues to surge on Sunday, 768 new cases
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday reported 768 new coronavirus cases, 37 deaths, and 695 recoveries. A total…
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
World
October 3, 2021
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
GULU, Uganda (AP) — The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this…
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
World
October 2, 2021
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
Oct 2 (Reuters) – New Zealand officials reported 27 new cases of the highly infectious Delta coronavirus variant in Auckland…
Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia
World
October 2, 2021
Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — When Russians talk about the coronavirus over dinner or in hair salons, the conversation often turns to…
COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
World
October 2, 2021
COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon. The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed…
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
World
October 1, 2021
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people…