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CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus
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CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus

NEW YORK (AP) — US health officials are taking a new tack to encourage Americans to wear masks: They’re emphasizing…
Drones light up Seoul sky with messages of hope amid COVID-19
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Drones light up Seoul sky with messages of hope amid COVID-19

SEOUL (Reuters) – More than 300 drones lit up the sky over Seoul on Friday in a show the government…
India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus
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India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus

NEW DELHI (AP) — The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising…
South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep
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South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In an effort to revive its tourism industry, South Africa has opened up international travel to visitors…
Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row
Egypt

Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 227 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases
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The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases

NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s top public health official says the continent has seen an average 8 percent rise in new…
Mandatory closing times for retail businesses, restaurants across Egypt to take effect December 1
Egypt

Mandatory closing times for retail businesses, restaurants across Egypt to take effect December 1

The new government-imposed opening hours on shops, restaurants, cafes, and malls will be imposed starting December 1, Cabinet spokesperson Nader…
Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients
Middle East

Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey on Wednesday banned smoking in crowded public places to slow a recent surge in symptomatic coronavirus…
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
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Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private

GENEVA (AP) — As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform…
EFA requests security approval for 20,000 fans at CAF Champions League’s final match
Egypt

EFA requests security approval for 20,000 fans at CAF Champions League’s final match

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Tuesday sent a request to CAF authorities, asking them to allow 20,000 fans to attend…
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