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New study finds social distancing due to COVID-19 necessary into 2022

Prolonged or intermittent social distancing may be necessary into 2022 to prevent future COVID-19 seasonal outbreaks, according to a new study from Harvard researchers

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200 bodies found in mass grave in Syria's Raqqa

As many as 200 bodies were found in a mass grave in Syria's northern province of Raqqa on Tuesday, the state TV reported. The mass grave is located in the town of Raqe

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12 tourist attractions in Beijing share blacklists of "uncivilized visitors"

A total of 12 tourist attractions in Beijing's Yanqing District have begun to share their blacklists of "uncivilized visitors" from Monday to raise public awareness of

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Philippines takes a leaf from China's battle against COVID-19: senior health official

The Philippines is taking a leaf from China's experience in battling against the highly infectious coronavirus disease, a senior Philippine health official said on Tue

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Greek PM urges against complacency in war against COVID-19

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged people against complacency in the war against COVID-19, during a televised address to the nation on Monday, as the Healt

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China limits admission as outdoor tourist sites reopen

Chinese authorities have released a circular, only allowing outdoor tourist attractions to reopen amid the COVID-19 epidemic. The tourist sites that resume operation s

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Chinese mainland reports 89 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

Chinese health authority said Tuesday that it received reports of 89 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Monday, of which 86 were imported. Three new

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Imported COVID-19 cases pose continuous risks to Beijing in mid to late April

Due to the continuous growth in the number of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases across the world, it is estimated that Beijing will still face the risk of imp

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Oil prices settle mixed after OPEC+ historic output cuts

Oil prices settled mixed on Monday as market participants digested a highly anticipated decision by major oil producers on output cuts. The West Texas Intermediate for

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China suspends resumption of major sports events, mass gatherings in schools

China's Ministry of Education has issued a guideline, suspending the resumption of major sports events and mass gatherings on campus amid the epidemic, to ensure the s

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China's first train of new postal rail service to Europe arrives in Lithuania

The first train of a new postal rail service to Europe, loaded with much-needed medical supplies, arrived early Sunday in Vilnius, according to the Chinese Embassy in L

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UN to launch waste treatment project in Iran: envoy

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) will launch a hospital waste treatment project in Iran, Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-bas

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Chinese experts help improve scientific pandemic prevention in Laos: ambassador

Before the Chinese anti-epidemic medical expert team boarded a returning plane back to China on Sunday, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong told Chinese and Lao media tha

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Israel's former chief rabbi dies of COVID-19

Former Chief Rabbi of Israel, Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron, died at age of 79 from the COVID-19, Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem said on Sunday. According to the hospi

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Chinese ambassador refutes U.S. accusation of concealing extent of COVID-19 outbreak

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai has refuted the accusations by some U.S. politicians and media outlets that China concealed the extent of the COVID

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Chinese teacher draws 32-meter-long chalk painting

A primary school teacher in north China's Shanxi Province drew a 32-meter-long chalk painting in three months. He said the painting was inspired by Riverside Scene at

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U.S. COVID-19 deaths exceed 20,000

A total of 20,506 deaths from COVID-19 has been reported in the United States, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University as of 8:30 pm Saturday (0030 GMT Sunday