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WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus
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WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

WASHINGTON/GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective…
WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises
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WHO says world in uncharted territory as US virus toll rises

The world has entered uncharted territory in its battle against the deadly coronavirus, the UN health agency warned, as new…
Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study
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Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study

A ‘pandemic’ of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and causes 8.8 million premature deaths…
Preventing coronavirus from entering Egypt impossible: Health Minister
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Preventing coronavirus from entering Egypt impossible: Health Minister

Egyptian Health Minister Hala Zayed said Saturday that it is impossible to prevent the entry of coronavirus into the country,…
Egypt’s only suspected coronavirus case leaves hospital after clean results
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Egypt’s only suspected coronavirus case leaves hospital after clean results

Egypt’s only suspected case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been successfully discharged following negative laboratory results, the Egyptian Health…
Virus detected in sub-Saharan Africa, global stocks tank
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Virus detected in sub-Saharan Africa, global stocks tank

Nigeria reported the first new coronavirus case in sub-Saharan Africa on Friday, as global stock markets tanked on deepening fears…
Iran official running anti-coronavirus task force has virus
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Iran official running anti-coronavirus task force has virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s counter-coronavirus task force has tested positive for the virus himself,…
China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise
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China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise

Fears mounted Saturday over the rise of new cases and fatalities outside China from the new coronavirus outbreak, as the…
South Korea ups emergency response as viral cases surge
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South Korea ups emergency response as viral cases surge

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea reported more coronavirus cases Friday and declared a “special management zone” around a…
Over 16 mn children receive polio vaccine under Egyptian government campaign: Minister
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Over 16 mn children receive polio vaccine under Egyptian government campaign: Minister

Egypt’s national campaign to eradicate polio targeting Egyptians and non-Egyptians alike has succeeded in vaccinating 16,694,238 children aged between one…
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