N. Korea declares emergency after ‘runaway’ virus defector returns
SEOUL, SOuth Korea (AFP) -- North Korean authorities have imposed a lockdown on the border city of Kaesong after discovering…
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Virus surges worldwide as public loses faith in authorities
by AFP bureaus A surge in coronavirus cases across the United States and Europe has forced governments to strengthen…
6 years ago
Greece to ‘prioritize’ virus vaccines for elderly, at-risk
ATHENS, Greece (AFP) -- Greece will prioritize giving coronavirus vaccines to the elderly and high-risk groups if and when they…
6 years ago
Bolsonaro says he tested negative for COVID-19, two weeks after diagnosis
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Saturday he has tested negative for the new coronavirus more…
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Virus-hit Texas braces as 2020’s first hurricane, Hanna, takes aim
HOUSTON, United States (AFP) -- Texas, already struggling with a surge in coronavirus cases, was bracing Saturday after storm Hanna…
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US marks second day with 70,000-plus new virus cases: Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- For the second day running, the United States on Friday recorded more than 70,000 new…
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Tighter mask rules, more tests as WHO warns of Europe virus spike
by Marc Preel with AFP bureaus COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) -- The World Health Organization expressed concern Friday over a coronavirus…
6 years ago
Vietnam detects first coronavirus case in nearly 100 days
HANOI, Vietnam (AFP) -- Vietnam has detected its first locally-transmitted case of coronavirus in nearly 100 days, authorities said Saturday,…
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S. Korea sees surge in new coronavirus cases
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- South Korea reported a surge in new coronavirus infections on Saturday, recording its highest figure…
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Tighter mask rules, more tests as WHO warns of Europe virus spike
by Marc Preel with AFP bureaus Agence France Presse The World Health Organization expressed concern Friday over a coronavirus…
6 years ago
US health agency urges schools to reopen to students
by Issam AHMED Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The top US health body has issued new…
6 years ago
France to test travellers from 16 coronavirus high-risk countries: PM
ROISSY-CHARLES DE GAUILLE AIRPORT, France (AFP) -- France will require on-the-spot COVID-19 tests for people arriving from 16 countries where…
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