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With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt
Middle East
March 28, 2020
With virus, cherished Mideast traditions come to abrupt halt
BAGHDAD (AP) — Under the sign “Take out only” and a tall bottle of antiseptic by his side, Mazin Hashim,…
China virus epicentre eases travel restrictions after lockdown
World
March 28, 2020
China virus epicentre eases travel restrictions after lockdown
The Chinese city of 11 million people that was Ground Zero for what became the global coronavirus pandemic partly reopened…
Egypt yet to see peak in coronavirus cases: Health Minister
Egypt
March 28, 2020
Egypt yet to see peak in coronavirus cases: Health Minister
Health Minister Hala Zayed on Friday said that Egypt has yet to see its peak in coronavirus cases, owing to…
Turkey halts intercity trains, limits domestic flights over virus outbreak
Middle East
March 28, 2020
Turkey halts intercity trains, limits domestic flights over virus outbreak
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey halted all intercity trains and limited domestic flights on Saturday as part of measures to contain…
Italy, Spain suffer record virus deaths as infection rate surges
World
March 28, 2020
Italy, Spain suffer record virus deaths as infection rate surges
Italy has logged a shocking spike in its already staggering coronavirus death toll, with officials warning the peak of the…
New York medical workers decry ‘abysmal’ lack of coronavirus protection
World
March 28, 2020
New York medical workers decry ‘abysmal’ lack of coronavirus protection
Medical staff in America’s coronavirus hotbed New York are struggling with long hours and a dire need for protective equipment…
COVID-19 pandemic puts WHO back in hot seat
World
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic puts WHO back in hot seat
The UN’s health agency has faced criticism in the past for overreacting and for moving too slowly in fighting epidemics,…
Tokyo governor asks residents to stay home to avoid sharp coronavirus rise
World
March 25, 2020
Tokyo governor asks residents to stay home to avoid sharp coronavirus rise
TOKYO (Reuters) – Warning of the risk of an explosive rise in coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital, Tokyo’s governor on…
Industry races to meet demand for ventilators
World
March 25, 2020
Industry races to meet demand for ventilators
Manufacturers are on a mission to produce desperately needed medical ventilators for the coronavirus pandemic, even if it means converting…
Tokyo begins Olympic task of reorganizing Games
World
March 25, 2020
Tokyo begins Olympic task of reorganizing Games
Japan set about the unprecedented task of reorganizing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Wednesday after making the tough decision to postpone…