coronavirus
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
Life & Style
November 29, 2020
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
LIBOURNE, France (AP) — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and…
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
World
November 29, 2020
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to…
Pandemic pushes Peru’s vital peasant farmers to the brink
World
November 28, 2020
Pandemic pushes Peru’s vital peasant farmers to the brink
PISAC, Peru (AP) — Under a punishing Andean sun, Nazario Quispe digs his plow into the soil where he is…
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
World
November 28, 2020
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s partial lockdown measures could be extended until early Spring if infections are not brought under control,…
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
World
November 28, 2020
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation’s response to the pandemic are likely…
With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out
World
November 25, 2020
With hope high for vaccine, Britain prepares to roll it out
LONDON (AP) — With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress…
Japan cuts capex view, says overall conditions remain severe in November report
World
November 25, 2020
Japan cuts capex view, says overall conditions remain severe in November report
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government cut its view on capital spending in November for the fifth time this year as…
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew
World
November 25, 2020
Restaurant workers out of work again as virus surges anew
Waiters and bartenders are being thrown out of work — again — as governors and local officials shut down indoor…
Egypt reports 361 new coronavirus cases, total now 113,742
Egypt
November 25, 2020
Egypt reports 361 new coronavirus cases, total now 113,742
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday announced 361 new coronavirus cases, raising the country’s total to 113,742, said Ministry spokesperson Khaled…
Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign
World
November 25, 2020
Japan PM Suga trips up with messy reversal on tourism campaign
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s abrupt decision to partially pause a domestic travel campaign amid rising COVID-19…