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Vietnam finds new virus variant, hybrid of India, UK strains
World

Vietnam finds new virus variant, hybrid of India, UK strains

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam has discovered a new coronavirus variant that’s a hybrid of strains first found in India…
Lebanon ramps up COVID- 19 fight with vaccination marathon
Middle East

Lebanon ramps up COVID- 19 fight with vaccination marathon

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s health authorities Saturday launched a COVID-19 vaccination “marathon” to speed up inoculations around the country, including…
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Health & Fitness

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say US employers can require employees to take safety…
The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated
World

The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say they plan to allow people to drop their masks from July if…
Vaccine inequality in India sends many falling through gaps
World

Vaccine inequality in India sends many falling through gaps

NEW DELHI (AP) — As the coronavirus tears through India, night watchman Sagar Kumar thinks constantly about getting vaccines for…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,149 new cases, 45 deaths on Monday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,149 new cases, 45 deaths on Monday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 1,149 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 254,984 ministry. The total…
The Latest: WHO considers ways to strengthen urgent response
World

The Latest: WHO considers ways to strengthen urgent response

GENEVA — French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are among those rallying around efforts to strengthen the…
A little city, battered by the virus, tells its stories
World

A little city, battered by the virus, tells its stories

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (AP) — The beleaguered people of Central Falls moved quickly through the high school gym’s injection stations…
India virus death toll passes 300,000, 3rd highest in world
World

India virus death toll passes 300,000, 3rd highest in world

NEW DELHI (AP) — India crossed another grim milestone Monday of more than 300,000 people lost to the coronavirus as…
New COVID-19 cases plummet to lowest levels since last June
World

New COVID-19 cases plummet to lowest levels since last June

New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism…
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