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UN Secretary-General calls on WHO to approve Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine
Health & Fitness

UN Secretary-General calls on WHO to approve Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on the World Health Organization to approve the use of Russia’s Sputnik V…
Coronavirus digest: Japan extends state of emergency amid Olympic pressure
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Coronavirus digest: Japan extends state of emergency amid Olympic pressure

Japan on Friday extended a state of emergency to three additional prefectures, Hokkaido, Okayama and Hiroshima, due to rising COVID cases. Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan’s economy minister,…
‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks
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‘Great day for America’: Vaccinated can largely ditch masks

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,139 new cases, 59 deaths on Thursday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,139 new cases, 59 deaths on Thursday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 1,193 new coronavirus cases, 61 deaths, and 801 recovered cases. The country has now…
WHO congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, warns of social gatherings
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WHO congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr, warns of social gatherings

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulated Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing all a happy blessed…
Russia records first cases of Indian COVID variant – Kommersant
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Russia records first cases of Indian COVID variant – Kommersant

Russia has recorded its first cases of the variant of COVID-19 first found in India, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday,…
Saudi Arabia to require arriving visitors to quarantine for a week
Middle East

Saudi Arabia to require arriving visitors to quarantine for a week

Foreign citizens arriving in Saudi Arabia must quarantine for a week in government-approved accommodation starting May 20 to combat the…
Coronavirus vaccination likely to be administered annually: official
Egypt

Coronavirus vaccination likely to be administered annually: official

The head of Egypt’s Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus, Hossam Hosni, said on Sunday that the coronavirus vaccine will likely…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1138 new cases, 59 deaths on Sunday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 1138 new cases, 59 deaths on Sunday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 1,138 new coronavirus cases. The ministry also announced 59 deaths, and 400 recovered cases.…
Two Tokyo Olympics: Inside and outside the National Stadium
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Two Tokyo Olympics: Inside and outside the National Stadium

TOKYO (AP) — Seated inside Tokyo’s new $1.4 billion National Stadium, Sebastian Coe again tried to reassure athletes and skeptical…
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