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COVID-19 in Egypt: 131 new cases, 9 deaths on Thursday
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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