pandemic
Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic
Middle East
August 8, 2021
Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, grappling with its most severe surge of the coronavirus to date, reported more new infections…
Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
World
August 8, 2021
Once lagging, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
BRUSSELS (AP) — Despite a sluggish start, the European Union’s COVID-19 vaccination drive has caught up to that of the…
Australia suffers worst COVID day this year with millions in lockdown
World
August 7, 2021
Australia suffers worst COVID day this year with millions in lockdown
MELBOURNE, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Australia saw a record daily number of new coronavirus cases this year on Saturday, with…
COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’
World
August 7, 2021
COVID survivor: ‘Have to start my life all over again’
ATLANTA (AP) — As her father lay dying last August from the coronavirus at a Georgia hospital, Lindsay Schwarz put…
Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show
World
August 7, 2021
Shots give COVID-19 survivors big immune boost, studies show
Even people who have recovered from COVID-19 are urged to get vaccinated, especially as the extra-contagious delta variant surges —…
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
World
August 7, 2021
US now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day
The U.S. is now averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day, returning to a milestone last seen during the winter…
Authoritarian states obscuring COVID death tolls, study shows
World
August 6, 2021
Authoritarian states obscuring COVID death tolls, study shows
Since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, countries around the world have officially reported 4.27 million deaths from…
South African study shows high COVID protection from J&J shot
Health & Fitness
August 6, 2021
South African study shows high COVID protection from J&J shot
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 6 (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine is working well in South Africa, offering protection against severe disease…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 51 new cases, 7 deaths on Thursday
Egypt
August 6, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 51 new cases, 7 deaths on Thursday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population reported on Thursday 51 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths, and 101 recovered cases.…
Delta variant at Egypt’s door: doctor
Science
August 6, 2021
Delta variant at Egypt’s door: doctor
Dr. Amgad al-Haddad, a consultant in allergy and immunology, told the “Sehtak Bedenyah” show that the Delta variant is at…