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COVID-19 in Egypt: 61 new cases, 4 deaths on Saturday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 61 new cases, 4 deaths on Saturday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday reported 61 new coronavirus cases, four deaths, and 224 recovered cases.…
Saudi Arabia opens Umrah pilgrimage to vaccinated worshipers from abroad – SPA
Middle East

Saudi Arabia opens Umrah pilgrimage to vaccinated worshipers from abroad – SPA

CAIRO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia will gradually begin receiving Umrah pilgrimage requests from abroad for vaccinated pilgrims starting…
Explainer: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants
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Explainer: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants

CHICAGO, Aug 8 (Reuters) – The continued spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has spawned a Greek alphabet of variants –…
To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo
World

To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo

As the pandemic took hold, a Kansas City-area meeting and event planning business began hawking “I Shake Hands” stickers to…
Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic
Middle East

Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, grappling with its most severe surge of the coronavirus to date, reported more new infections…
Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
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Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations

BRUSSELS (AP) — Despite a sluggish start, the European Union’s COVID-19 vaccination drive has caught up to that of the…
Australia suffers worst COVID day this year with millions in lockdown
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Australia suffers worst COVID day this year with millions in lockdown

MELBOURNE, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Australia saw a record daily number of new coronavirus cases this year on Saturday, with…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 57 new cases, 5 deaths on Friday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 57 new cases, 5 deaths on Friday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Friday reported 57 new coronavirus cases, five deaths, and 321 recovered cases.…
Tokyo feared Games would spread COVID; numbers suggest that didn’t happen
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Tokyo feared Games would spread COVID; numbers suggest that didn’t happen

TOKYO, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Before the Olympics began, Japan had feared that the 2020 Games, with thousands of officials,…
COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’
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COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’

ATLANTA (AP) — As her father lay dying last August from the coronavirus at a Georgia hospital, Lindsay Schwarz put…
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