pandemic
Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
World
October 5, 2021
Doctors grow frustrated over COVID-19 denial, misinformation
The COVID-19 patient’s health was deteriorating quickly at a Michigan hospital, but he was having none of the doctor’s diagnosis.…
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
World
October 5, 2021
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — International tourists won’t be welcomed back to Australia until next year, with the return of skilled…
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
World
October 4, 2021
New Zealand admits it can no longer get rid of coronavirus
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s government acknowledged Monday what most other countries did long ago: It can no…
COVID-19 deaths in Egypt continues to surge on Sunday, 768 new cases
Egypt
October 4, 2021
COVID-19 deaths in Egypt continues to surge on Sunday, 768 new cases
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday reported 768 new coronavirus cases, 37 deaths, and 695 recoveries. A total…
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
World
October 3, 2021
Global COVID-19 deaths hit 5 million as Delta variant sweeps the world
Oct 1 (Reuters) – Worldwide deaths related to COVID-19 surpassed 5 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, with…
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
World
October 3, 2021
Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid
GULU, Uganda (AP) — The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this…
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
World
October 2, 2021
New Zealand reports 27 COVID-19 cases amid anti-lockdown protests
Oct 2 (Reuters) – New Zealand officials reported 27 new cases of the highly infectious Delta coronavirus variant in Auckland…
Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia
World
October 2, 2021
Antibody tests for COVID-19 remain popular in Russia
MOSCOW (AP) — When Russians talk about the coronavirus over dinner or in hair salons, the conversation often turns to…
COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
World
October 2, 2021
COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages
It’s a milestone that by all accounts didn’t have to happen this soon. The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 eclipsed…
Israel reports very few myocarditis cases after Pfizer boosters
Middle East
October 1, 2021
Israel reports very few myocarditis cases after Pfizer boosters
JERUSALEM, Oct 1 (Reuters) – Israel’s Health Ministry has identified fewer than 10 cases of heart inflammation following a third…