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Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
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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…
Turkey’s COVID-19 deaths returns to April levels
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Turkey’s COVID-19 deaths returns to April levels

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish health ministry statistics show 93 people died in one day of COVID-19 amid a surge in…
CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus
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CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus

NEW YORK (AP) — US health officials are taking a new tack to encourage Americans to wear masks: They’re emphasizing…
Drones light up Seoul sky with messages of hope amid COVID-19
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Drones light up Seoul sky with messages of hope amid COVID-19

SEOUL (Reuters) – More than 300 drones lit up the sky over Seoul on Friday in a show the government…
India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus
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India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

NEW DELHI (AP) — The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising…
South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep
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South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In an effort to revive its tourism industry, South Africa has opened up international travel to visitors…
Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row
Egypt

Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 227 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases
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The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases

NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s top public health official says the continent has seen an average 8 percent rise in new…
Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients
Middle East

Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey on Wednesday banned smoking in crowded public places to slow a recent surge in symptomatic coronavirus…
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
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Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private

GENEVA (AP) — As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform…
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