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Israel’s virus surveillance tool tests its democratic norms
Middle East

Israel’s virus surveillance tool tests its democratic norms

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — In the early days of the pandemic, a panicked Israel began using a mass surveillance…
California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of virus variant
World

California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of virus variant

California on Wednesday announced the nation’s second confirmed case of the new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus,…
Israel marshals supplies in dash for full vaccination of at-risk groups
Middle East

Israel marshals supplies in dash for full vaccination of at-risk groups

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel is carefully husbanding supplies as it races to vaccinate all vulnerable citizens by late January and push…
2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus
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2020 finally ending, but New Year’s revelries muted by virus

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and…
Egypt confirms 1,411 new coronavirus cases, total now 136,644
Egypt

Egypt confirms 1,411 new coronavirus cases, total now 136,644

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 1,411 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s tally up to 136,644, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC
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Vaccinated US nurse contracts COVID-19, expert says Pfizer shot needed more time to work – ABC

(Reuters) – A nurse in California tested positive for COVID-19 more than a week after receiving Pfizer Inc’s vaccine, an…
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?
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Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant?

Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they’re working to confirm that. A coronavirus…
After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve
World

After a year like this, expect a strange New Year’s Eve

NEW YORK (AP) — If ever a year’s end seemed like cause for celebration, 2020 might be it. Yet the…
UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
World

UK approves use of 2nd COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Wednesday authorized emergency use of a second COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first country to greenlight…
US detects first case of COVID-19 variant as Biden offers gloomy vaccine outlook
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US detects first case of COVID-19 variant as Biden offers gloomy vaccine outlook

WILMINGTON, Del./DENVER (Reuters) – The first known US case of a highly infectious coronavirus variant discovered in Britain was detected…
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