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As virus hits Italy’s south, some flee troubled health care
World
November 18, 2020
As virus hits Italy’s south, some flee troubled health care
GIUGLIANO IN CAMPANIA, Italy (AP) — Patients, some wrapped in blankets that look like they came from home, moan in…
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
World
November 18, 2020
States tightening anti-virus restrictions amid case surge
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The deadly rise in COVID-19 cases across the US is forcing state and local officials…
Who will be the first to get COVID-19 vaccines?
Health & Fitness
November 17, 2020
Who will be the first to get COVID-19 vaccines?
Who will be the first to get COVID-19 vaccines? No decision has been made, but the consensus among many experts…
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
World
November 17, 2020
Governors ratchet up restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
From California to Pennsylvania, governors and mayors across the US are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions amid the record-shattering resurgence of…
Cairo Metro employs transit police to enforce mask mandate starting Saturday
Egypt
November 16, 2020
Cairo Metro employs transit police to enforce mask mandate starting Saturday
Beginning Saturday, fixed and mobile patrols will monitor Cairo Metro stations and cars to ensure all riders are wearing masks,…
Egypt reports 220 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths on Sunday
Egypt
November 16, 2020
Egypt reports 220 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths on Sunday
The Egyptian Health Ministry on Sunday confirmed 220 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up…
US COVID-19 cases cross 11 million as pandemic intensifies
World
November 16, 2020
US COVID-19 cases cross 11 million as pandemic intensifies
(Reuters) – The number of coronavirus cases in the United States crossed the 11-million mark on Sunday reaching yet another…
Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
World
November 16, 2020
Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
TOKYO (AP) — Olympic participants and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics are likely to face requirements to…
Lebanon begins two-week lockdown to limit spread of virus
Middle East
November 14, 2020
Lebanon begins two-week lockdown to limit spread of virus
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese police on Saturday patrolled the streets of the capital Beirut, ordering shops to close as the…
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
World
November 14, 2020
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a…