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Egypt to provide two new coronavirus drugs on market soon
Egypt

Egypt to provide two new coronavirus drugs on market soon

Egypt will soon receive two new coronavirus drugs that received the approval of the US Food and Drug Administration, for…
Omicron exposes inflexibility of Europe’s public hospitals
World

Omicron exposes inflexibility of Europe’s public hospitals

STRASBOURG, France (AP) — A World Health Organization official warned last week of a “closing window of opportunity” for European…
COVID program delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries
World

COVID program delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries

BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization said Sunday that a U.N.-backed program shipping coronavirus vaccines to many poor countries…
Beijing tightens rules for entering city after Omicron case
World

Beijing tightens rules for entering city after Omicron case

BEIJING, Jan 16 (Reuters) – Beijing will require travelers to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in…
Iran reports its first three deaths from Omicron coronavirus variant
Middle East

Iran reports its first three deaths from Omicron coronavirus variant

DUBAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Iran’s health ministry reported the country’s first three deaths from the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus…
Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say
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Expect more worrisome variants after omicron, scientists say

Get ready to learn more Greek letters. Scientists warn that omicron’s whirlwind advance practically ensures it won’t be the last…
As Omicron fuels surge, US students stage walkouts to protest in-person classes
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As Omicron fuels surge, US students stage walkouts to protest in-person classes

BOSTON/CHICAGO, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Hundreds of students in Boston and Chicago walked out of classes on Friday in protests…
Israel says 500K have received 4th vaccine dose
Middle East

Israel says 500K have received 4th vaccine dose

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has administered a 4th vaccine dose to more than 500,000 people, the Health Ministry said Friday.…
Clap, don’t chant: China aims for ‘Zero COVID’ Olympics
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Clap, don’t chant: China aims for ‘Zero COVID’ Olympics

Athletes will need to be vaccinated — or face a long quarantine — take tests daily and wear masks when…
Party over? UK PM Johnson faces crunch day in parliament
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Party over? UK PM Johnson faces crunch day in parliament

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will have to fight on Wednesday to defend his premiership…
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