pandemic
CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
World
September 3, 2020
CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to…
Can I get the coronavirus twice?
World
September 3, 2020
Can I get the coronavirus twice?
Can I get the coronavirus twice? It seems possible, though how often it happens isn’t known. Researchers in Hong Kong…
Turkey at second peak of coronavirus outbreak, health minister says
Middle East
September 3, 2020
Turkey at second peak of coronavirus outbreak, health minister says
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is experiencing the second peak of its novel coronavirus outbreak, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said on…
Venice film festival opens with show of support for battered industry
Culture
September 3, 2020
Venice film festival opens with show of support for battered industry
VENICE (Reuters) – The heads of Europe’s main film festivals came together for the opening of the Venice movie showcase…
Egyptian professor warns that new coronavirus strain attacks digestive system
Health & Fitness
September 3, 2020
Egyptian professor warns that new coronavirus strain attacks digestive system
A Professor of Public Health at the Cairo University’s Faculty of Medicine Maysa Shawki warned on Wednesday that a new…
Russia resumes flights with Egypt
Egypt
September 3, 2020
Russia resumes flights with Egypt
Russia announced on Thursday that it will resume flights with Egypt, with Cairo set to receive three flights a week…
Afghans return to games, parks, weddings despite virus fears
Middle East
September 3, 2020
Afghans return to games, parks, weddings despite virus fears
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — When the bowling alley reopened, Zohal Bayat was eager to get back to the lanes. For…
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
Health & Fitness
September 2, 2020
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask? No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as…
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts
World
September 2, 2020
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts
Antibodies that people make to fight the new coronavirus last for at least four months after diagnosis and do not…
It’s class time again across Europe, virus or no
World
September 1, 2020
It’s class time again across Europe, virus or no
PARIS (AP) — Tugging on their masks or dashing to hug long-unseen friends, millions of children returned to school across…