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UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot
World
December 9, 2020
UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot
LONDON (AP) — UK regulators said Wednesday that people who have a “significant history” of allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the…
Israel sees spike in poverty during pandemic
Middle East
December 9, 2020
Israel sees spike in poverty during pandemic
JERUSALEM — The number of Israeli households living under the poverty line has grown by nearly 50 percent during the…
Iran says US sanctions hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines
Middle East
December 9, 2020
Iran says US sanctions hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that US sanctions are making it difficult for Iran to…
South Korea’s new coronavirus infections at second highest in new wave
World
December 9, 2020
South Korea’s new coronavirus infections at second highest in new wave
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea reported 686 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday as it battles a third wave of infection…
US virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead
World
December 9, 2020
US virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead
Deaths from COVID-19 in the US have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average, matching the frightening peak…
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details
Middle East
December 9, 2020
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation…
EgyptAir claims it is ready to transport COVID-19 vaccine doses from anywhere in the world to Egypt
Life & Style
December 8, 2020
EgyptAir claims it is ready to transport COVID-19 vaccine doses from anywhere in the world to Egypt
Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Roshdy Zakaria said on Saturday that his company is ready to bring coronavirus…
Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic?
Health & Fitness
December 8, 2020
Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic?
Should I wipe down groceries during the pandemic? Experts say it’s not necessary for most people. The coronavirus spreads mainly…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
Egypt
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed on Monday 415 new coronavirus cases, down from 418 on Sunday. The ministry also announced…
‘Turning point’: UK giving 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine
World
December 8, 2020
‘Turning point’: UK giving 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine
LONDON (AP) — British health authorities rolled out the first doses of a widely tested and independently reviewed COVID-19 vaccine…