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2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
World
December 31, 2020
2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and…
Egypt confirms 1,411 new coronavirus cases, total now 136,644
Egypt
December 31, 2020
Egypt confirms 1,411 new coronavirus cases, total now 136,644
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 1,411 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s tally up to 136,644, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC
World
December 30, 2020
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC
(Reuters) – A nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc’s vaccine, an…
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
World
December 30, 2020
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they’re working to confirm that. A coronavirus…
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve
World
December 30, 2020
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK (AP) — If ever a year’s end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. Yet the…
UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
World
December 30, 2020
UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
LONDON (AP) — Britain on Wednesday authorized emergency use of a second COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first country to greenlight…
US detects first case of COVID-19 variant as Biden offers gloomy vaccine outlook
World
December 30, 2020
US detects first case of COVID-19 variant as Biden offers gloomy vaccine outlook
WILMINGTON, Del./DENVER (Reuters) – The first known US case of a highly infectious coronavirus variant discovered in Britain was detected…
China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins
World
December 30, 2020
China clamps down in hidden hunt for coronavirus origins
MOJIANG, China (AP) — Deep in the lush mountain valleys of southern China lies the entrance to a mine shaft…
Iranian women’s group empowers amid pandemic by making masks
Middle East
December 29, 2020
Iranian women’s group empowers amid pandemic by making masks
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — As the coronavirus pandemic ravages Iran, home to the Mideast’s worst outbreak, a women’s group hopes…
CBE extends exemptions on fees and commissions due to coronavirus surge
Business
December 29, 2020
CBE extends exemptions on fees and commissions due to coronavirus surge
The Central Bank of Egypt’s Board of Directors on Monday has chosen to extend several decisions taken to confront repercussions…