Coronavirus Updates
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Denmark introduces new restrictions to curb ravaging coronavirus variant
Denmark imposed new lockdown measures on Tuesday aimed at curbing the rapid spread of a new coronavirus variant that is believed to be more transmissible, the country’s prime minister said. Danish he…
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Germany looks to impose tougher restrictions amid battle against pandemic
Germany is set to extend its nationwide lockdown until the end of the month and introduce new tougher restrictions in a bid to get control of surging coronavirus infections, sources said on Tuesday. …
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Italy records over 640 coronavirus deaths with 15,378 fresh covid-19 cases
Italy reported 649 coronavirus-related deaths on Tuesday against 348 the day before, the health ministry said, while the daily tally of new infections rose to 15,378 from 10,800. Some 135,106 swab te…
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UK Prime Minister says over 1.3m people vaccinated against COVID-19 so far
Over 1.3 million people in the United Kingdom have been vaccinated against COVID-19, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday, as England begins a new lockdown to stem the spread of the virus. “A…
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Online scams skyrocket as slow vaccine rollout frustrates; covid-19 shots for $150?
As millions of people await their turn to get a COVID-19 vaccine that could be months away, scammers online, in emails and on messaging apps are luring victims with claims they can deliver shots with…
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China doubles down on COVID-19 narrative as WHO investigation looms
As a team from the World Health Organization (WHO) prepares to visit China to investigate the origins of COVID-19, Beijing has stepped up efforts not only to prevent new outbreaks, but also shape the…
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Lebanon imposes full three-week lockdown to curb covid-19 spread
Lebanon announced a full lockdown for three weeks, including a night curfew, to stem a rise in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals in a country already facing financial meltdown…
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England heading for tougher COVID-19 restriction as cases surge
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was poised to introduce tougher coronavirus restrictions in England at midnight on Monday, in a new national lockdown to try to reduce a surge in COVID-19 cases. …
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Cambodia eases out of lockdown with reopening of schools and museums
Cambodia has started reopening schools and museums as it relaxes a six-week lockdown following a coronavirus outbreak late last year, marking a contrast with some neighbouring countries that are faci…
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Japanese PM says government looks to impose state of emergency for Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Monday the government would consider declaring a state of emergency for the Greater Tokyo metropolitan area as coronavirus cases climb and strain the co…