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COVID-19 in Egypt: 131 new cases, 9 deaths on Thursday
Egypt
August 20, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 131 new cases, 9 deaths on Thursday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday reported 131 new coronavirus cases, nine deaths, and 439 recoveries. A total…
South Africa offers to host after NZ cancels rugby tests
World
August 20, 2021
South Africa offers to host after NZ cancels rugby tests
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — South Africa offered on Friday to host all remaining games in the southern hemisphere’s Rugby…
Egypt’s PM expands centers to vaccinate travelers against coronavirus
Egypt
August 20, 2021
Egypt’s PM expands centers to vaccinate travelers against coronavirus
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly instructed providing more COVID-19 vaccination centers in Egypt for those traveling, Aysam Salah, Advisor to the…
At 60, Peace Corps plots return to world after virus hiatus
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August 20, 2021
At 60, Peace Corps plots return to world after virus hiatus
DEDZA, Malawi (AP) — More than a year after COVID-19 began sweeping the world, abruptly cutting short her Peace Corps…
Vietnam’s biggest city issues stay-home order as COVID-19 deaths soar
World
August 20, 2021
Vietnam’s biggest city issues stay-home order as COVID-19 deaths soar
HANOI, Aug 20 (Reuters) – Vietnam’s business hub Ho Chi Minh City on Friday announced that its residents will be…
Abu Dhabi says ends partial lockdown
Middle East
August 19, 2021
Abu Dhabi says ends partial lockdown
DUBAI, Aug 19 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi emirate, the second-most populous in the United Arab Emirates, will on Thursday end…
Gulf Coast’s beloved ‘Redneck Riviera’ now a virus hotspot
World
August 19, 2021
Gulf Coast’s beloved ‘Redneck Riviera’ now a virus hotspot
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — Tourists and servers alike dance atop tables and in the aisles at one restaurant on…
New Zealanders begin life in lockdown as Delta COVID-19 cases edge up
Middle East
August 18, 2021
New Zealanders begin life in lockdown as Delta COVID-19 cases edge up
WELLINGTON, Aug 18 (Reuters) – New Zealand’s city streets were largely deserted on Wednesday as the country returned to life…
Mask disputes, outbreaks make for rocky start of school year
World
August 18, 2021
Mask disputes, outbreaks make for rocky start of school year
The summer surge of the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus made for a disruptive start of the school…
Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s, Israeli HMO says
Middle East
August 18, 2021
Third Pfizer dose 86% effective in over 60s, Israeli HMO says
TEL AVIV, Aug 18 (Reuters) – A third dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine was found to be 86 percent effective…