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Philippine to reimpose stricter COVID-19 curbs in capital to arrest surge in cases

The Philippines will reimpose stricter quarantine measures in the capital Manila and nearby provinces, a senior official said on Saturday, as the country battles to con

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Kenya issues restrictive measures to combat COVID-19 infection wave

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday announced a halt to all movement in the capital Nairobi and four other counties on Friday as the COVID-19 outbreak reached its worst ever stage in economy.In

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EU moves toward stricter export controls for COVID vaccines

The European Union is moving toward stricter export controls to ensure more COVID-19 shot supplies for the bloc that should boost its flagging vaccine drive.

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Egypt to impose stricter anti-COVID-19 measures during Islamic holiday: PM

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday the government will impose a stricter package of anti-COVID-19 measures during the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday. Speaking during a press confere

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Sao Tome and Principe confirms first four COVID-19 cases

The Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe, Jorge Bom Jesus, delivered a speech announcing that 4 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the samples sent to Gabon for testing. A special ministerial mee

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Fiji reports first comfirmed case of COVID-19

Fiji reported on Thursday its first confirmed case of COVID-19. In a televised speech, Fiji's Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama announced on Thursday that the patient from Fiji's second largest city

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Xinhua Coronavirus vlog: Australians taking stricter measures as COVID-19 cases rise

2-week self-isolation for travellers, no docking of cruise ships in coming 30 days, and more. Follow Xinhua correspondent Hao Yalin in Sydney to see how Australia is taking stricter measures as the n

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U.S. expands travel ban, considers domestic lockdowns

The White House is considering stricter measures as the situation deteroriates in the U.S.A travel ban is extended to the U.K. and Ireland, in addition to other European countries.And, there's the po