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Germany declares UK a virus variant region
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Germany declares UK a virus variant region

Germany’s public health institute on Friday declared Britain and Northern Ireland a virus variant region, requiring anyone entering the country…
New COVID-19 cases plummet to lowest levels since last June
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New COVID-19 cases plummet to lowest levels since last June

New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism…
The poor, the rich: In a sick India, all are on their own
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The poor, the rich: In a sick India, all are on their own

NEW DELHI (AP) — For the family of the retired diplomat, the terror struck as they tried desperately to get…
Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest
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Climbing guide says at least 100 virus cases on Everest

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — An expert climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mount Everest has infected at…
EXPLAINER: Why ‘world’s pharmacy’ India is short on shots
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EXPLAINER: Why ‘world’s pharmacy’ India is short on shots

NEW DELHI (AP) — Last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the United Nations his country would make enough…
Egypt’s coronavirus business restrictions continue on Saturday
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Egypt’s coronavirus business restrictions continue on Saturday

Saturday will witness the continued closure of shops, cafes, malls, sports clubs, gyms and wedding halls across Egypt from 9…
Argentina announces ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown as pandemic rages
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Argentina announces ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown as pandemic rages

Argentina will tighten pandemic lockdown measures to combat a severe second COVID-19 wave, President Alberto Fernandez said on Thursday, underscoring…
Egypt receives materials to locally manufacture 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine
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Egypt receives materials to locally manufacture 2 million doses of coronavirus vaccine

A shipment of raw materials to produce China’s Sinovac vaccine touched down at Cairo International Airport on Friday morning. Egypt’s…
Profile: Veteran comedian Samir Ghanem passes away at 84
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Profile: Veteran comedian Samir Ghanem passes away at 84

Veteran Egyptian comedian Samir Ghanem passed away on Thursday at the age of 84. Ghanem was known for playing Fatouta…
GAVI signs COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with J&J
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GAVI signs COVID-19 vaccine supply deal with J&J

The GAVI Vaccine Alliance said on Friday it has agreed to buy 200 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s (JNJ.N) COVID-19…
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