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Iran says one person dying of COVID-19 every two minutes
Middle East

Iran says one person dying of COVID-19 every two minutes

DUBAI, Aug 9 (Reuters) – One person is now dying from COVID-19 every two minutes in Iran, state TV said…
Explainer: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
World

Explainer: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants

CHICAGO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – The continued spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has spawned a Greek alphabet of variants –…
Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic
Middle East

Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, grappling with its most severe surge of the coronavirus to date, reported more new infections…
Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
World

Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations

BRUSSELS (AP) — Despite a sluggish start, the European Union’s COVID-19 vaccination drive has caught up to that of the…
Australia suffers worst COVID day this year with millions in lockdown
World

Australia suffers worst COVID day this year with millions in lockdown

MELBOURNE, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Australia saw a record daily number of new coronavirus cases this year on Saturday, with…
COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’
World

COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’

ATLANTA (AP) — As her father lay dying last August from the coronavirus at a Georgia hospital, Lindsay Schwarz put…
Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show
World

Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show

Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges —…
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
World

US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day

The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter…
Indonesia surpasses 100,000 deaths amid new virus wave
World

Indonesia surpasses 100,000 deaths amid new virus wave

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia surpassed 100,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, a grim milestone in a country struggling with…
Providing a 3rd coronavirus vaccine booster dose in Egypt still undecided: Official
Health & Fitness

Providing a 3rd coronavirus vaccine booster dose in Egypt still undecided: Official

Providing a third coronavirus vaccine dose in Egypt has not been decided yet, said advisor to the Minister of Health…
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