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Coronavirus cases hit 16 million worldwide, fatalities at over 644K
Jul 26, 2020 06:28The number of people infected with the new coronavirus has now surpassed 16 million worldwide, while more than 644,000 have lost their lives due to the infection, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
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N Korea declares state of emergency amid fears of first COVID-19 case
Jul 26, 2020 04:39North Korea has reportedly declared a state of emergency after a person suspected of having COVID-19 returned from South Korea by illegally crossing the border this month, state media said.
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Iran strong enough to withstand sanctions, COVID-19: President
Jul 26, 2020 02:55The Iranian nation has proved to be powerful enough to deal with the pressures of sanctions and the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, President Hassan Rouhani said, reminding the enemies that Iranians will never be brought to their knees.
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WHO worries over Europe virus cases as nations tighten curbs
Jul 25, 2020 01:45The World Health Organization has expressed concern over a coronavirus resurgence in Europe as Britain and Austria tightened restrictions and China stepped up testing.
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American teachers sue Florida governor for order to reopen schools in defiance of 'basic human needs for health and safety'
Jul 24, 2020 03:47American teachers in Florida—where coronavirus cases continue to surge— have recently filed a lawsuit to block a state-ordered physical reopening of schools in August, saying, "There is no rational basis for ignoring science and evidence-based data."
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WHO chief fires back at Pompeo over ‘China deal’ claim
Jul 24, 2020 03:44The World Health Organization’s Chief fires back at the US over Washington’s latest attack on the body that saw Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claiming he entered “a deal” with China to get his job.
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People more likely to contract COVID-19 at home, study finds
Jul 24, 2020 03:35South Korean epidemiologists have found that people were more likely to contract the new coronavirus from members of their own households than from contacts outside the home.
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‘Compelling’ evidence air pollution worsens coronavirus – study
Jul 23, 2020 14:19There is “compelling” evidence that air pollution significantly increases coronavirus infections, hospital admissions and deaths, according to the most detailed and comprehensive analysis to date.
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US records 2,600 new coronavirus cases every hour
Jul 23, 2020 12:42US coronavirus cases were approaching 4 million on Thursday, with over 2,600 new cases every hour on average, the highest rate in the world, according to a Reuters tally.
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UN report suggests temporary basic income to help world's poorest amid pandemic
Jul 23, 2020 08:45A temporary basic income for the world’s poorest 2.7 billion people in 132 developing countries could help slow the spread of the coronavirus by allowing them to stay home, according to a UN Development Program (UNDP) report released on Thursday.