coronavirus

Freedom or folly? UK’s end to mandatory masks sows confusion
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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
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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
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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

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…
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