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Iran says one person dying of COVID-19 every two minutes
Middle East
August 9, 2021
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
August 8, 2021
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
August 8, 2021
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
August 8, 2021
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
August 7, 2021
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
August 7, 2021
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
August 7, 2021
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
August 7, 2021
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
August 4, 2021
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
August 3, 2021
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…