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COVID-19 in Egypt: 175 new cases confirmed, 20 deaths on Monday
Egypt

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

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

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…
Israel negotiating Pfizer surplus with other countries, official says
Middle East

Israel negotiating Pfizer surplus with other countries, official says

JERUSALEM, July 4 (Reuters) – Israel is in talks with other countries about a deal to unload its surplus of…
Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
Middle East

Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the…
Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom
World

Tokyo goes to the polls as pandemic-shadowed Olympics loom

TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) – Tokyo residents went to the polls on Sunday to pick members of its metropolitan assembly…
Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
Middle East

Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health…
Egypt contracts 2nd company to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine locally
Egypt

Egypt contracts 2nd company to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine locally

The Egyptian Health and Population Ministry announced Friday that a contract is now underway with a new company to locally…
Europe in vaccination race against COVID-19′s delta variant
World

Europe in vaccination race against COVID-19′s delta variant

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Countries across Europe are scrambling to accelerate coronavirus vaccinations and outpace the spread of the more…
Australian officials report biggest daily COVID-19 caseload for 2021
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Australian officials report biggest daily COVID-19 caseload for 2021

MELBOURNE, July 3 (Reuters) – Australia’s New South Wales state recorded its biggest daily rise in COVID-19 infections this year,…
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