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Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel
World
January 21, 2021
Biden puts forth virus strategy, requires mask use to travel
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the US enters “what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus,” President Joe…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 798 new cases, 51 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
January 21, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 798 new cases, 51 deaths on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 798 new coronavirus cases, down from 899 on Monday and…
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
Middle East
January 21, 2021
Dubai orders hospitals to cancel surgeries amid virus surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The government of Dubai on Wednesday ordered all hospitals to cancel nonessential surgeries for…
Egypt confirms 899 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
January 20, 2021
Egypt confirms 899 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Tuesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday confirmed 899 new coronavirus cases, up from 878 on Monday and…
‘Shameful’: US virus deaths top 400K as Trump leaves office
World
January 20, 2021
‘Shameful’: US virus deaths top 400K as Trump leaves office
As President Donald Trump entered the final year of his term last January, the U.S. recorded its first confirmed case…
A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases
World
January 19, 2021
A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the…
COVID-19 in Egypt: Daily cases drop to 878, 55 deaths as of Monday
Egypt
January 19, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: Daily cases drop to 878, 55 deaths as of Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 878 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
China’s latest COVID outbreak worst since March 2020
World
January 19, 2021
China’s latest COVID outbreak worst since March 2020
SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – China is battling the worst outbreak of COVID-19 since March 2020, with one province posting a record…
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
Middle East
January 19, 2021
Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Masks off the minute you step inside. Bars packed and pulsing like it’s 2019.…
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
World
January 18, 2021
China economy grows in 2020 as rebound from virus gains
BEIJING (AP) — China eked out 2.3 percent economic growth in 2020, likely becoming the only major economy to expand…