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UK PM Johnson dismissed COVID-19 lockdown as only elderly would die, ex-aide says
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UK PM Johnson dismissed COVID-19 lockdown as only elderly would die, ex-aide says

LONDON, July 19 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was not prepared to impose lockdown restrictions to stop the…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 67 new cases, 7 deaths on Sunday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 67 new cases, 7 deaths on Sunday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Sunday confirmed 67 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 283,703. The total number…
Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage
Middle East

Virus transforms hajj in Mecca and future of the pilgrimage

MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Tens of thousands of vaccinated Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site in Mecca on Sunday,…
Egypt on high alert for Eid al-Adha preparations
Egypt

Egypt on high alert for Eid al-Adha preparations

The Egyptian government announced high alert in preparation for Eid al-Adha, as the central operations rooms in various governorates on…
UK PM Johnson reverses plan to skip quarantine after COVID exposure
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UK PM Johnson reverses plan to skip quarantine after COVID exposure

LONDON, July 18 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and finance minister Rishi Sunak will both self-isolate in line…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 69 new cases, 8 deaths on Saturday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 69 new cases, 8 deaths on Saturday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Saturday confirmed 69 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 283,636. The total number…
Tunisia puts military on vaccination duty as cases soar
Middle East

Tunisia puts military on vaccination duty as cases soar

KESRA, Tunisia (AP) — Soldiers hold rifles to guard the health center in the traditional Tunisian village of Kesra, while…
Thailand tightens measures as daily cases cross 10,000
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Thailand tightens measures as daily cases cross 10,000

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand has tightened coronavirus restrictions and warned of further measures as daily cases surpassed 10,000 and the…
Ministry of Agriculture says Parks ready to receive visitors during Eid al-Adha
Egypt

Ministry of Agriculture says Parks ready to receive visitors during Eid al-Adha

The Agriculture and Land Reclamation Ministry announced that its public gardens and parks have completed preparations to receive visitors during…
‘I numb myself’: Hospital fire deepens Iraq’s COVID crisis
Middle East

‘I numb myself’: Hospital fire deepens Iraq’s COVID crisis

BAGHDAD (AP) — No beds, medicines running low and hospital wards prone to fire — Iraq’s doctors say they are…
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