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WEST JAVA, Indonesia: When Ari Harifin Hendriyawan’s mother tested positive for the coronavirus, their neighbours brought a hammer and nails and boarded up the lane. From his home in the…
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Israel, the West Bank and Gaza are dealing with a renewed coronavirus outbreak, leading to proposals and measures intended to curb its spread and mitigate the economic ramifications of the…
Continue readingCanadian megamall developer’s U.S. project on shaky ground due to pandemic | CBC News
VIP cocktail parties, DJs, dancers, fashion shows, balloons and much more — opening day at the Canadian-owned U.S. megamall called American Dream had been planned for maximum effect and excitement….
Continue readingCovid-19 restrictions announced for swathe of north-east England | World news | The Guardian
Nearly 2 million people in north-east England will be banned from mixing with other families under the strictest measures imposed since the country eased out of nationwide lockdown. The restrictions,…
Continue readingWuhan coronavirus nurse and her husband are ‘crushed to death by rotating theatre seats’ | Daily Mail Online
A Wuhan nurse and her husband have died in a tragic accident while watching a performance dedicated to coronavirus health workers at a local theatre. The unnamed medic and her…
Continue readingRich nations grab coronavirus vaccine stocks in global race | The Japan Times
Washington – Rich nations representing a fraction of the global population have already bought up over half the promised COVID-19 vaccine stocks, a study showed, as U.S. President Donald Trump…
Continue reading‘Hero’ nurses struggle to leave Philippines amid pandemic | The Japan Times
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Continue readingCDC director Robert Redfield said face masks may be more effective than a vaccine in preventing individual coronavirus infections
Summary List Placement Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Robert Redfield told a Senate subcommittee on Wednesday that wearing a face mask could be more effective in preventing an…
Continue readingIPL cricket set to kick off in UAE amid India COVID-19 crisis | News | Al Jazeera
The much-delayed Indian Premier League starts on Saturday without its customary glitz and glamour, but the Twenty20 tournament is expected to be a welcome relief to cricket fans during the…
Continue readingCoronavirus Australia live updates September 18: Victoria creeping out of coronavirus disaster; NSW to further relax COVID-19 restrictions; Australia’s worst-hit state for pandemic unemployment; More anti-lockdown protests planned | Breaking News Today
The Melbourne Lord Mayor, Sally Capp, has condemned the actions of anti-lockdown protesters ahead of more protests planned this weekend. Ms Capp responded to scenes of police clashing with members…
Continue readingCovid-19 pandemic means hard Brexit ‘could impact Irish economy even worse than feared’
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC means a hard Brexit could impact the Irish economy worse than previously feared, according to a new study. However, the research has found that no sector is…
Continue readingCoronavirus stigma runs deep and dangerous in Indonesia
JAKARTA (REUTERS) – When Mr Ari Harifin Hendriyawan’s mother tested positive for the coronavirus, their neighbours brought a hammer and nails and boarded up the lane. From his home in…
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