pandemic
COVID-19 in Egypt: 189 new cases, 5 deaths on Monday
Egypt
August 24, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 189 new cases, 5 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 189 new coronavirus cases, five deaths, and 211 recoveries. The country…
Israel’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters show signs of taming Delta
Middle East
August 24, 2021
Israel’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters show signs of taming Delta
JERUSALEM, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Less than a month into a COVID-19 vaccine booster drive, Israel is seeing signs of…
In Canada’s pandemic election, unvaccinated candidates are knocking on doors
World
August 23, 2021
In Canada’s pandemic election, unvaccinated candidates are knocking on doors
MIRAMICHI, New Brunswick, Aug 23 (Reuters) – In Canadian federal elections, it is a tradition for candidates to knock on…
Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths
World
August 23, 2021
Lockdowns or vaccines? 3 Pacific nations try diverging paths
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Cheryl Simpson was supposed to be celebrating her 60th birthday over lunch with friends but…
China reports no new local COVID-19 cases for first time since July
World
August 23, 2021
China reports no new local COVID-19 cases for first time since July
BEIJING, Aug 23 (Reuters) – China’s health authority reported on Monday that there were no new locally transmitted cases of…
New Orleans tourism industry worries as coronavirus rages
World
August 23, 2021
New Orleans tourism industry worries as coronavirus rages
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It’s a neighborhood bar and restaurant, but for two extended weekends every year, the “regulars” at…
Australian PM Morrison defends lockdown strategy as daily cases hit record
World
August 22, 2021
Australian PM Morrison defends lockdown strategy as daily cases hit record
MELBOURNE, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Australia will stick to its lockdown strategy against the coronavirus until at least 70 percent…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 173 new cases, 9 deaths on Saturday
Egypt
August 22, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 173 new cases, 9 deaths on Saturday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday reported 173 new coronavirus cases, nine deaths, and 211 recoveries. A total…
Biden sees dip in support amid new COVID cases: AP-NORC poll
World
August 22, 2021
Biden sees dip in support amid new COVID cases: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is facing a summer slump, with Americans taking a notably less positive view of…
Police arrest hundreds of protesters as Australia reports record COVID-19 cases
World
August 21, 2021
Police arrest hundreds of protesters as Australia reports record COVID-19 cases
MELBOURNE, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Australian police arrested hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters in Melbourne and Sydney on Saturday and seven…