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French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
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French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with…
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
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The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is shutting down nationwide, with shopping malls and department stores ordered to close as of Wednesday…
A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts
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A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — When Israel went into its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in September, most of the country…
Russia scales back COVID-19 screening amid surging cases
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Russia scales back COVID-19 screening amid surging cases

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has conducted around 10 percent fewer COVID-19 tests so far this month than the same period…
Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
Egypt

Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Monday 511 new coronavirus cases, up from 486 on Sunday. The…
Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises
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Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises

EW DELHI (AP) — With Americans, Britons and Canadians rolling up their sleeves to receive coronavirus vaccines, the route out…
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
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Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has announced a four-day lockdown starting New Year’s Eve to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead
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Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead

When Brittany Palomo was hired as a nurse in March, her parents tried to talk her out of it, fearful…
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic
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Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian…
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Egypt

Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport

Following complaints about falsified PCR test results, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has adopted new requirements regarding PCR tests…
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