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States reverse openings, require masks amid virus resurgence
World
June 30, 2020
States reverse openings, require masks amid virus resurgence
Arizona’s Republican governor shut down bars, movie theaters, gyms and water parks Monday and leaders in several states ordered residents…
Seven coronavirus patients die in Alexandria hospital fire
Egypt
June 29, 2020
Seven coronavirus patients die in Alexandria hospital fire
Seven coronavirus patients quarantined in a private hospital in Alexandria were killed in a huge fire that broke out Monday…
Mothers worried as Egypt prepares to reopen nurseries
Egypt
June 29, 2020
Mothers worried as Egypt prepares to reopen nurseries
As Egypt prepares for a gradual reopening, opinions on the reopening of nurseries are varied, with mothers especially expressing fears…
Egyptian COVID-19 drug to be on market in two weeks: Health Ministry
Egypt
June 29, 2020
Egyptian COVID-19 drug to be on market in two weeks: Health Ministry
Within two weeks, an effective and purely Egyptian made COVID-19 drug will be available on the market, according to Hossam…
Global coronavirus deaths top half a million
World
June 29, 2020
Global coronavirus deaths top half a million
SYDNEY/BEIJING (Reuters) – The death toll from COVID-19 surpassed half a million people on Sunday, according to a Reuters tally,…
Tunisia reopens borders to tourists after halting spread of coronavirus
Middle East
June 28, 2020
Tunisia reopens borders to tourists after halting spread of coronavirus
TUNIS (Reuters) – Tunisia reopened its land, sea and air borders for the first time in more than three months…
Women ‘on precipice’ in developing countries amid COVID-19
World
June 28, 2020
Women ‘on precipice’ in developing countries amid COVID-19
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Rebecca Nakamanya rolls her eyes, dismissing a question about school fees. What really worries her is…
US sanctions, coronavirus make for Iran’s toughest year, Rouhani says
Middle East
June 28, 2020
US sanctions, coronavirus make for Iran’s toughest year, Rouhani says
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that his country is experiencing its toughest year because of…
Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks
Middle East
June 28, 2020
Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks
(Reuters) – Iran launched a campaign on Saturday to motivate a reluctant public to use face masks as the country…
Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million
World
June 28, 2020
Global coronavirus cases exceed 10 million
BEIJING (Reuters) – Global coronavirus cases exceeded 10 million on Sunday according to a Reuters tally, marking a major milestone…