coronavirus
Freedom or folly? UK’s end to mandatory masks sows confusion
World
July 17, 2021
Freedom or folly? UK’s end to mandatory masks sows confusion
LONDON (AP) — For many, it’s common courtesy or a sensible precaution. For others, it’s an imposition, a daily irritation.…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 77 new cases, 6 deaths on Friday
Egypt
July 17, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 77 new cases, 6 deaths on Friday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Friday confirmed 77 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 283,567. The total number…
Desperate for vaccines amid surge, Iranians flock to Armenia
Middle East
July 17, 2021
Desperate for vaccines amid surge, Iranians flock to Armenia
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — In Iran, the urgency of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is growing by the day. A crush…
First COVID case found at athletes’ village, adding to doubts over “safe and secure” Games
World
July 17, 2021
First COVID case found at athletes’ village, adding to doubts over “safe and secure” Games
TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) – Tokyo Olympics organisers on Saturday reported the first case of COVID-19 at the athletes’ village,…
Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
World
July 14, 2021
Indonesia reports 54,000 virus cases, becomes Asian hotspot
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia reported more than 54,000 new coronavirus cases for the first time Wednesday, surpassing recent daily…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 108 new cases confirmed, 9 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
July 14, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 108 new cases confirmed, 9 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 108 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 283,320. The total number…
US COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks
World
July 14, 2021
US COVID-19 cases rising again, doubling over three weeks
The COVID-19 curve in the US is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per…
Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
World
July 9, 2021
Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see 1st major virus surges
BANGKOK (AP) — Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus…
Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose; shots still protect
World
July 9, 2021
Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose; shots still protect
Pfizer is about to seek U.S. authorization for a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine, saying Thursday that another shot…
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
Middle East
July 9, 2021
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
International company MSC has announced the launch of cruise trips in the Red Sea, operating the first global giant ship…