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California, Ohio order nightly curfews on gatherings as coronavirus surges
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California, Ohio order nightly curfews on gatherings as coronavirus surges

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) – California’s governor on Thursday imposed a curfew on social gatherings and other non-essential activities in one…
WHO warns of deadly second wave of virus across Middle East
Middle East

WHO warns of deadly second wave of virus across Middle East

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As winter nears and coronavirus cases surge across the Middle East, the regional director…
Online G-20 summit lacks glam, and maybe results, amid virus
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Online G-20 summit lacks glam, and maybe results, amid virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — This weekend’s summit of leaders from the Group of 20 stands out more for…
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine deliveries could start ‘before Christmas’
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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine deliveries could start ‘before Christmas’

(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc and BioNTech could secure emergency US and European authorization for their COVID-19 vaccine next month after…
Egypt reports 329 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, up from 275 on Tuesday
Egypt

Egypt reports 329 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, up from 275 on Tuesday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 329 new coronavirus cases, up from 275 the day before, and 14 virus-related deaths.…
US, Canada, Mexico to extend border restrictions until late December
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US, Canada, Mexico to extend border restrictions until late December

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US land borders with Canada and Mexico are expected to remain closed to non-essential travel until December…
Virus threat ‘a new terror’ in Syria’s scarred Idlib region
Middle East

Virus threat ‘a new terror’ in Syria’s scarred Idlib region

IDLIB, Syria (AP) — Nurses hover over a patient to insert a breathing tube as his condition suddenly deteriorates. ICU…
EXPLAINER: What’s with the confusion over masks?
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EXPLAINER: What’s with the confusion over masks?

A lot of the effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus comes down to a seemingly simple concept: Wearing…
Turkey urges discipline ahead of new COVID-19 curfews
Middle East

Turkey urges discipline ahead of new COVID-19 curfews

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s government urged “tight discipline” on Wednesday as the country prepared for new weekend curfews, online schooling…
As virus hits Italy’s south, some flee troubled health care
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As virus hits Italy’s south, some flee troubled health care

GIUGLIANO IN CAMPANIA, Italy (AP) — Patients, some wrapped in blankets that look like they came from home, moan in…
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