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Egypt reports 370 new coronavirus cases as pandemic continues to spread
Egypt
December 1, 2020
Egypt reports 370 new coronavirus cases as pandemic continues to spread
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday announced 370 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 115,911 according to Ministry…
As the virus resurges, mental health woes batter France
World
December 1, 2020
As the virus resurges, mental health woes batter France
ROUEN, France (AP) — The panicked 22-year-old is led to Consultation Room No. 2, with its easy-mop floor and honeycombed…
Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
World
December 1, 2020
Americans face new COVID-19 restrictions after Thanksgiving
Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new coronavirus measures around the country Monday as health officials brace for a…
Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt
November 30, 2020
Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt’s Local Development Ministry spokesperson Khaled Qassem said on Monday that the ministry has ordered Egypt’s governorates to reduce the…
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
World
November 30, 2020
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask US and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as…
Merriam-Webster’s top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic
World
November 30, 2020
Merriam-Webster’s top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would…
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
Middle East
November 30, 2020
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Coronavirus deaths in Turkey rose to a record for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday and the…
Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
World
November 30, 2020
Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the US may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus…
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
World
November 29, 2020
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.…
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
Life & Style
November 29, 2020
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
LIBOURNE, France (AP) — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and…