pandemic
Merriam-Webster’s top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic
World
November 30, 2020
Merriam-Webster’s top word of 2020 not a shocker: pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — If you were to choose a word that rose above most in 2020, which word would…
Egypt confirms 358 new coronavirus cases, total now 115,541
Egypt
November 30, 2020
Egypt confirms 358 new coronavirus cases, total now 115,541
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 358 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number up to 115,541, Ministry spokesperson…
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
Middle East
November 30, 2020
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Coronavirus deaths in Turkey rose to a record for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday and the…
Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
World
November 30, 2020
Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of virus in weeks ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the US may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus…
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
World
November 29, 2020
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.…
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
Life & Style
November 29, 2020
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
LIBOURNE, France (AP) — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and…
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
World
November 29, 2020
North Korea toughens rules of entry to sea to fight virus
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea is further toughening restrictions on entering seawaters as part of elevated steps to…
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
World
November 28, 2020
German minister says partial lockdown could last until Spring 2021
BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany’s partial lockdown measures could be extended until early Spring if infections are not brought under control,…
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
World
November 28, 2020
Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation’s response to the pandemic are likely…
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
World
November 27, 2020
Black Friday offers beacon of hope to struggling stores
NEW YORK (AP) — After months of slumping sales and businesses toppling into bankruptcy, Black Friday is offering a small…