Coronavirus Updates
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Philippines: Country pushed into second lockdown as health workers battle covid-19
Tens of millions of people in the Philippines are back in lockdown, after doctors warned a surge in new coronavirus cases could push the healthcare system to collapse. Stay-at-home orders are now in …
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Berlin: Thousands continue to protest over coronavirus restrictions
Thousands marched in Berlin on Saturday to protest against measures imposed in Germany to stem the coronavirus pandemic, saying they violated people’s rights and freedoms. The gathering, estimated by…
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Mexico: TV networks to broadcast home learning for students until covid-19 extinction
Mexican students will be educated in the next academic year through a home-learning program broadcast by major networks such as TV Azteca until a drop in coronavirus infections allows for schools to …
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Norway: Hurtigruten halts cruises after COVID-19 outbreak aboard
Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten is halting all its so-called expedition cruises until further notice following an outbreak of COVID-19 on one of its vessels last week, the company said on Monday. A…
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Greece: Face mask made mandatory on ferry decks after rise in coronavirus cases
Greece will make mask-wearing compulsory on the decks of ferries sailing to its islands, extending the requirement beyond indoor public spaces, after a sudden rise in coronavirus infections that coul…
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Covid-19 kills one person every 7 minutes in Iran – state TV
One person is dying from COVID-19 every seven minutes in Iran, state television said on Monday, as the Health Ministry reported 215 new deaths from the disease and state media warned of a lack of pro…
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France: Face mask made mandatory amid covid-19 second wave
People will have to wear masks outdoors in many of the major areas of the southern French city of Nice, Mayor Christian Estrosi said on Monday, including parts of the tourist spot of the Promenade de…
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UK to roll out millions of rapid COVID tests following criticism
Millions of COVID-19 tests able to detect the virus within 90 minutes will be rolled out in Britain, the country’s health minister said on Monday, after criticism there has not been enough testing es…
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India records 52,972 fresh covid-19 cases
India reported 52,972 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 1.8 million, data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare showed on Monday. With 771 new deaths, the …
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Australia: Govt close shops, industries, others due to covid-19 spike
Australia’s second most populous state will close retail shops, limit construction projects and curtail manufacturing around the city of Melbourne in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, the stat…