coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
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The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is shutting down nationwide, with shopping malls and department stores ordered to close as of Wednesday…
Egypt’s Cabinet considers imposing immediate fines on violators of mask mandate
Egypt

Egypt’s Cabinet considers imposing immediate fines on violators of mask mandate

Egypt’s Higher Committee for the Management of the Coronavirus Crisis on Wednesday discussed imposing immediate fines on passengers who fail to wear a mask…
Egypt’s coronavirus cases continue to rise with 544 new cases and 24 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt

Egypt’s coronavirus cases continue to rise with 544 new cases and 24 deaths on Wednesday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Wednesday 544 new coronavirus cases, up from 523 on Tuesday. The…
Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine
Middle East

Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel will begin rolling out a major coronavirus vaccination campaign next week after the prime…
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday
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Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday

WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden will get the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week, transition officials said…
A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts
Middle East

A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts

BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — When Israel went into its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in September, most of the country…
Iran’s Supreme Leader reappears in public, hits out at US
Middle East

Iran’s Supreme Leader reappears in public, hits out at US

DUBAI (Reuters) -Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday used his first public appearance in weeks to suggest the…
Saudi Arabia plans spending cuts to trim deficit amid virus
Middle East

Saudi Arabia plans spending cuts to trim deficit amid virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia plans to cut more than seven percent in spending next year, the…
Christmas opens new market for small Gaza sewing business
Middle East

Christmas opens new market for small Gaza sewing business

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — In the blockaded Gaza Strip, the Christmas season is giving a boost to a…
Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
Egypt

Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Monday 511 new coronavirus cases, up from 486 on Sunday. The…
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