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Iran reports its first three deaths from Omicron coronavirus variant
Middle East
January 16, 2022
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
World
January 16, 2022
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
World
January 15, 2022
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
January 15, 2022
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
World
January 15, 2022
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…
Egypt receives one million doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from Argentina
Egypt
January 13, 2022
Egypt receives one million doses of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from Argentina
Egypt received one million doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on Thursday morning, at Cairo International Airport, from Argentina. This…
Germany’s COVID-19 cases hit daily record of more than 80,000
World
January 12, 2022
Germany’s COVID-19 cases hit daily record of more than 80,000
BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Germany reported 80,430 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, the highest recorded in a single day…
Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US and Britain
World
January 12, 2022
Omicron may be headed for a rapid drop in US and Britain
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the…
China locks down 3rd city, raising affected to 20 million
World
January 11, 2022
China locks down 3rd city, raising affected to 20 million
BEIJING (AP) — A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number…
China locks down third city, raising affected to 20 million
World
January 11, 2022
China locks down third city, raising affected to 20 million
BEIJING (AP) — A third Chinese city has locked down its residents because of a COVID-19 outbreak, raising the number…