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Dubai to begin inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from Wednesday
Middle East
December 23, 2020
Dubai to begin inoculations with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine from Wednesday
DUBAI (Reuters) -Dubai will start inoculating people with the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech for free from Wednesday,…
Egypt cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations amid COVID-19 surge
Egypt
December 23, 2020
Egypt cancels New Year’s Eve celebrations amid COVID-19 surge
Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, announced during the Egyptian Cabinet’s meeting last Thursday the cancellation of New Year’s Eve celebrations…
After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak
World
December 23, 2020
After months of calm, Thailand grapples with virus outbreak
BANGKOK (AP) — After managing against the odds to keep the coronavirus largely in check for most of the year,…
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
World
December 23, 2020
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with…
Far from the capital, Iran struggles to bury virus victims
Middle East
December 23, 2020
Far from the capital, Iran struggles to bury virus victims
GHAEMSHAHR, Iran (AP) — Deep in the lush valleys of northern Iran, where the Alborz Mountains crumble toward the sea,…
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
World
December 23, 2020
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?
Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory? Yes, with some exceptions. Experts say employers can require employees to take safety measures,…
US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
World
December 23, 2020
US close on deal with Pfizer for millions more vaccine doses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The US government is close to a deal to acquire tens of millions of additional doses of…
Asia Today: South Korea’s cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again
World
December 23, 2020
Asia Today: South Korea’s cases, COVID-19 deaths spike again
South Korea has added another new 1,092 infections of the coronavirus in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains…
BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant
World
December 22, 2020
BioNTech CEO confident vaccine will work on UK variant
BERLIN (AP) — German pharmaceutical company BioNTech is confident that its coronavirus vaccine works against the new UK variant, but…
Israel set for snap election as budget deadline nears
Middle East
December 22, 2020
Israel set for snap election as budget deadline nears
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel on Tuesday was on course for a fourth national election in two years after Prime Minister…