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Pakistan Imposes Eid Holiday Shutdown as Virus Cases Soar
Eid, which comes at the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, usually sees the mass movement of people around the country
Britain Imposes Pub Curfew as Coronavirus Cases Soar
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As 3rd Coronavirus Wave Forces Europe Into Lockdown, Vaccine Success Sees Britain Reopen
European public confidence in Oxford University AstraZeneca vaccine plunges as major cities in several countries view drug as unsafe
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Zimbabwe Relaxes Lockdown as Coronavirus Cases Decrease
Vendors welcome move but say they need help buying protective equipment so they can safely operate
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Tunisia Extends Curfew, Bans Protests as Virus Cases Jump
New clashes between protesters and police broke out Saturday hours after the new virus restrictions were announced
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South Africa Extends Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Climb
'We are now in the center of the storm,' South Africa's president says, announcing extension of coronavirus restrictions
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Britain Imposes Tougher Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
Restrictions come during holiday season as new, more transmissible strain detected
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Biden Introduces Top Health Care Officials as US COVID Cases Soar
Former Congressman Xavier Becerra picked as health chief, with infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci to be leading COVID-19 adviser
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US Unemployment Benefit Claims Rise as Coronavirus Cases Surge
Surge in coronavirus cases poses new economic threat as state and city officials impose restrictions on businesses
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US Surpasses 250,000 Coronavirus Deaths as New Cases Rise Sharply
New York City closing schools, states imposing new restrictions on restaurants and businesses
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Merkel Defends Latest Coronavirus Restrictions as Cases Surge in Germany
German chancellor says nation facing 'exponential growth' in cases
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Britain Coronavirus Cases Surpass 1 Million
Worldwide surges prompt tighter lockdowns in Europe
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Britain Coronavirus Cases Surpasses 1 Million
Worldwide surges prompt tighter lockdowns in Europe
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France, Germany Impose New Lockdown Measures as COVID-19 Cases Soar
India posts 8 million total coronavirus cases, second only to US
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European Markets Nosedive Monday as Global Coronavirus Cases Rise
Asian markets also finish lower; gold slightly higher, oil, US futures lose ground///
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Contrasting Views on the Coronavirus from Trump, Biden as Cases Resurge
Democratic Party presidential nominee vows, if elected, to mandate mask-wearing on all interstate transportation/
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Czechs to Get Ventilators from EU as Coronavirus Cases Soar
Country of 10.7 million has seen daily cases soar to nearly 15,000, and government fears spike in hospitalizations could overwhelm its health system
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Lagos Imposes Curfew as Anti-Police Protests Continue
Governor of Lagos in Nigeria bans all non-essential workers from being on streets after 4 p.m. local time/
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France Begins COVID Curfew as Cases Climb Worldwide
US registers 8 million coronavirus infections, India - 7.4 million, as global cases approach 40 million
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Britain Imposes Pub Curfew as Coronavirus Cases Soar
Pubs and restaurants warn of the threat of mass closures and job losses
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Britain Enacts Restrictions as Coronavirus at Perilous Turning Point'
Government Monday reported more than 4,300 new infections, the highest daily number since May
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Denmark Imposes New COVID-19 Restrictions as Virus Cases Surge
Prime minister limits size of public gatherings, and reduces cafe, bar and restaurant hours
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Turkey Accused of Coronavirus Cover-Up as Cases Rise
Doctors join Istanbul, Ankara mayors in questioning government figures; officials decline interview requests
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Myanmar Imposes COVID-19 Restrictions as Cases Surge
The southeast Asian country's health department reports five times more confirmed cases than three weeks ago
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US Nears 6M Cases of Coronavirus as Midwest Sees a Spike
New infections in France put the reopening of schools in jeopardy
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Peru Medical Workers Demand Better Pay, Working Conditions as COVID-19 Cases Soar
Health care workers demand improvements as more of their colleagues become infected