outbreak
Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
World
July 31, 2021
Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as others
In another dispiriting setback for the nation’s efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak…
In breakthrough, Tanzania kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations
World
July 28, 2021
In breakthrough, Tanzania kicks off COVID-19 vaccinations
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — In a major breakthrough for one of the world’s last countries to embrace COVID-19 vaccines, Tanzania’s…
VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers
World
July 27, 2021
VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care…
Fauci says US headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus
World
July 26, 2021
Fauci says US headed in ‘wrong direction’ on coronavirus
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans…
Jordan to vaccinate children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19
Middle East
July 25, 2021
Jordan to vaccinate children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19
BEIRUT, July 24 (Reuters) – Jordan will start vaccinating children aged 12 years and older against COVID-19 from Sunday, the…
Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across US
World
July 25, 2021
Sparked by pandemic fallout, homeschooling surges across US
Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the US since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for…
Brazil reopens amid looming threat from delta variant
World
July 25, 2021
Brazil reopens amid looming threat from delta variant
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — With the number of coronavirus deaths starting to recede in Brazil, a renewed sense of optimism…
Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules
World
July 25, 2021
Europe’s summer tourism outlook dimmed by variants, rules
LONDON (AP) — Chaos and confusion over travel rules and measures to contain new virus outbreaks are contributing to another…
Research: India’s deaths during pandemic 10X official toll
World
July 20, 2021
Research: India’s deaths during pandemic 10X official toll
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s excess deaths during the pandemic could be a staggering 10 times the official COVID-19 toll,…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 59 new cases confirmed, 6 deaths on Monday
Egypt
July 20, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 59 new cases confirmed, 6 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 59 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…