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Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
World
July 14, 2021
Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia reported more than 54,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time Wednesday, surpassing recent daily…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 108 new cases confirmed, 9 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
July 14, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 108 new cases confirmed, 9 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 108 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 283,320. The total number…
US COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks
World
July 14, 2021
US COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks
The COVID-19 curve in the US is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per…
Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
World
July 9, 2021
Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
BANGKOK (AP) — Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus…
Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose; shots still protect
World
July 9, 2021
Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose; shots still protect
Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot…
As global COVID-19 deaths top 4 million, a suicide in Peru
World
July 8, 2021
As global COVID-19 deaths top 4 million, a suicide in Peru
AREQUIPA, Peru (AP) — On the last day of Javier Vilca’s life, his wife stood outside a hospital window with…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 161 new cases, 26 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
July 8, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 161 new cases, 26 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 161 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 282,582. The total number…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 175 new cases confirmed, 20 deaths on Monday
Egypt
July 6, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 175 new cases confirmed, 20 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 175 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
Middle East
July 6, 2021
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan. The…
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Middle East
July 5, 2021
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has approved Moderna Inc’s (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the…