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Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
World
October 1, 2021
Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people…
Syrians face common enemy across frontlines: surging COVID-19
Middle East
October 1, 2021
Syrians face common enemy across frontlines: surging COVID-19
IDLIB, Syria, Sept 30 (Reuters) – In both the Syrian capital Damascus and parts of the country that have rebelled…
Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
World
September 30, 2021
Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster?
Am I fully vaccinated without a COVID-19 vaccine booster? Yes, people who got a two-dose vaccine or the single-dose Johnson…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 738 new cases, 31 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
September 30, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 738 new cases, 31 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday reported 738 new coronavirus cases, 31 deaths, and 809 recoveries. A total…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 718 new cases, 39 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
September 29, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 718 new cases, 39 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday reported 718 new coronavirus cases, 39 deaths, and 599 recoveries. A total…
Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest
World
September 29, 2021
Zimbabwe’s vaccine mandates squeeze some of world’s poorest
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — For months, Acholo Jani was told to get a COVID-19 vaccination because it might save his…
Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide
World
September 28, 2021
Japan to lift all coronavirus emergency steps nationwide
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government announced Tuesday that the coronavirus state of emergency will end this week to help rejuvenate…
Two Europes: Low vaccine rates in east overwhelm ICUs
World
September 28, 2021
Two Europes: Low vaccine rates in east overwhelm ICUs
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — In a packed intensive care unit for coronavirus patients in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, 55-year-old Adrian Pica…
India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government
World
September 27, 2021
India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government
NEW DELHI (AP) — Thousands of Indian farmers blocked traffic on major roads and railway tracks outside of the nation’s…
Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana
World
September 27, 2021
Global vaccines project to revamp rules after Britain got more than Botswana
BRUSSELS, Sept 27 (Reuters) – In March, as wealthy Britain led the world in vaccination rates and almost half its…