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Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
January 14, 2021
Egypt confirms 996 new coronavirus cases, 58 deaths on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 996 new coronavirus cases, up from 970 on Tuesday, ministry…
Japan widens virus emergency for seven more areas as cases surge
World
January 13, 2021
Japan widens virus emergency for seven more areas as cases surge
TOKYO (AP) — Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency for seven more prefectures Wednesday, affecting more than half the…
US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak
Egypt
January 13, 2021
US team withdraws from the 2021 World Men’s Handball Championship after coronavirus outbreak
The International Handball Federation (IHF) announced in an official statement on Tuesday the withdrawal of the United States of America…
Egypt confirms 970 new coronavirus cases, total now 151,723
Egypt
January 13, 2021
Egypt confirms 970 new coronavirus cases, total now 151,723
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 970 new coronavirus cases bringing the country’s total up to 151,723, announced ministry spokesperson…
China sees growing COVID-19 threat as more cities locked down
World
January 13, 2021
China sees growing COVID-19 threat as more cities locked down
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has recorded the biggest daily jump in COVID cases in more than five months, despite four…
Indonesia starts mass COVID-19 vaccinations with president
World
January 13, 2021
Indonesia starts mass COVID-19 vaccinations with president
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday received the first shot of a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine after…
US asking states to speed vaccine, not hold back 2nd dose
World
January 12, 2021
US asking states to speed vaccine, not hold back 2nd dose
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older…
Egypt’s Minister of Health refutes claims that Egypt has highest coronavirus death rate
Egypt
January 12, 2021
Egypt’s Minister of Health refutes claims that Egypt has highest coronavirus death rate
On Monday, Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed refuted claims from the World Health Organization that Egypt has one of the…
Egypt reports 961 new coronavirus cases, 52 deaths on Monday
Egypt
January 12, 2021
Egypt reports 961 new coronavirus cases, 52 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population reported 961 new coronavirus cases on Monday, down from 993 on Sunday. The…
Emergency imposed in Malaysia over virus is reprieve for PM
World
January 12, 2021
Emergency imposed in Malaysia over virus is reprieve for PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s king Tuesday approved a coronavirus emergency that will suspend parliament at least until August…