23 Dec 2020

UK poised for ‘Tier 4’ lockdown as new coronavirus strain linked to surge in cases emerges

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The United Kingdom on Friday reported more than 28,500 new COVID-19 cases, with nearly 500 deaths. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday imposed a new round of restrictions for London and much of southern England after officials said they have identified a new COVID-19 strain … Read More
13 Apr 2020

Will Turkey soon have more coronavirus cases than Iran?

by | posted in: Middle East, News |

Turkish riot police stand guard in front of the Iranian Consulate during a protest against Iran’s role in Aleppo, in Istanbul – (photo credit: REUTERS) Turkey’s pro-government media has been trying to spin the coronavirus as an Ankara victory for … Read More
14 Feb 2020

Coronavirus: No change in outbreak despite China spike, WHO says

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Vietnam has put 10,000 people in quarantine after six cases were found in villages north of Hanoi – Reuters Coronavirus cases are not rising dramatically outside China despite a spike in Hubei province, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. The … Read More