coronavirus
Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
World
February 15, 2022
Canada’s Trudeau invokes emergency powers to quell protests
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked emergency powers Monday to quell the paralyzing protests by truckers and…
New Zealand’s Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests ‘imported’ as crowds defy calls to leave
World
February 14, 2022
New Zealand’s Ardern labels anti-vaccine mandate protests ‘imported’ as crowds defy calls to leave
WELLINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she felt demonstrations against a COVID-19…
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
World
February 14, 2022
Many faith leaders wary of religious exemptions for vaccine
By the thousands, Americans have been seeking religious exemptions in order to circumvent COVID-19 vaccine mandates, but generally they are…
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
World
February 14, 2022
Hong Kong leader says fifth COVID wave has ‘overwhelmed’ city’s capacity
HONG KONG, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s is being overwhelmed by the “onslaught” of COVID-19 infections, its leader said…
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
World
February 14, 2022
Key US-Canada bridge reopens as Ottawa protest persists
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — The busiest U.S.-Canada border crossing was open Monday after protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 measures blocked it…
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
World
February 13, 2022
Blockades on Canada-US border continue as protests swell
WINDSOR, Ontario (AP) — Protesters opposed to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other restrictions withdrew their vehicles from a key U.S.-Canadian…
Beijing’s ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good
World
February 12, 2022
Beijing’s ambitious Olympic COVID bubble: So far, so good
BEIJING (AP) — For a country determined to keep out the virus that first emerged within its borders, bringing in…
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
World
February 12, 2022
In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5
WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the…
COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases and more deaths reported on Thursday
Egypt
February 11, 2022
COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases and more deaths reported on Thursday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday reported 2,189 new coronavirus cases, 62 deaths, and 2,009 recoveries. A total…
COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases, more deaths reported on Wednesday
Egypt
February 10, 2022
COVID-19 in Egypt: new cases, more deaths reported on Wednesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday reported 2,191 new coronavirus cases, 57 deaths, and 2,428 recoveries. A total…