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Iran reports 154 new virus deaths Iran reports 154 new virus deaths Credit: CC0 Public Domain Iran on Friday reported 154 new deaths from the novel coronavirus, with fatalities picking up again days after hitting a record high. Health ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said in a televised interview that …

Holidays to test Thailand’s easing of virus restrictions Holidays to test Thailand’s easing of virus restrictions Flight crew wear protective masks as they arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Friday, July 3, 2020. As the country starts to ease its travel restrictions allowing foreign visitors in on a controlled …

Spain counts 17 new virus deaths in 24 hours Spain counts 17 new virus deaths in 24 hours Credit: CC0 Public Domain Spain on Friday registered 17 virus deaths within 24 hours, its highest daily COVID-19 toll since June 19. The update came as many Spaniards were gearing up to …

Saudi Arabia passes 200,000 virus cases Saudi Arabia passes 200,000 virus cases Credit: CC0 Public Domain Saudi Arabia passed the grim milestone of 200,000 confirmed novel coronavirus cases, the health ministry said Friday, weeks ahead of an annual hajj pilgrimage drastically cut back because of the pandemic. The Gulf’s worst-hit …

‘Data not lying’, WHO urges countries to ‘wake up’ and halt virus ‘Data not lying’, WHO urges countries to ‘wake up’ and halt virus Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The World Health Organization called Friday on countries hit by serious coronavirus outbreaks to “wake up” to the realities on the ground …

Britain eases virus quarantine as US under siege Britain eases virus quarantine as US under siege Credit: CC0 Public Domain Britain on Friday announced the first exemptions from its quarantine rules as the coronavirus outbreak slowed in Europe, but excluded the United States as the pandemic accelerates in the United …

Israeli, UAE technology firms pen deal on virus research Israeli, UAE technology firms pen deal on virus research Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A state-linked technology company in the United Arab Emirates has signed a partnership with two major Israeli defense firms to research ways of combating the coronavirus pandemic. The …

California governor urges mask-wearing as virus cases rise California governor urges mask-wearing as virus cases rise Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Californians should wear masks and skip Fourth of July family gatherings, Gov. Gavin Newsom pleaded as the state’s coronavirus tally surged. But the governor stopped short of threatening a crackdown …

Global virus infections hit record highs in swelling pandemic Global virus infections hit record highs in swelling pandemic Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Global coronavirus infections have hit record highs as the United States and Brazil battle the world’s deadliest outbreaks while new clusters around the planet test fragile gains in …

How California went from success story to virus hot spot How California went from success story to virus hot spot Credit: CC0 Public Domain Heading into Memorial Day weekend, California’s mood was celebratory. The state had avoided dire predictions of a coronavirus surge, hospitalizations were starting to decline and restaurants …