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COVID surge in Europe ‘deeply worrying’ as vaccination slows, WHO says

The high transmission rate of COVID-19 across Europe is "deeply worrying," the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, calling for vaccination to be ramped up.
Excess Death Toll

Russia’s Excess Death Toll Hits 600K

A Delta variant sweeping across the country and low vaccination rates resulted in more than 2,000 extra fatalities a day during July.
Iran's COVID

Iran’s COVID updates: 581 succumb to death in 24 hrs

Iran's Health Ministry announced that COVID-19 had taken 581 lives during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 106,482.
COVID Death Toll

COVID Death Toll in Iran Exceeds 104,000

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran has surpassed 104,000, with over 660 more Iranians succumbing to the deadly disease in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry.
Sputnik V

Sputnik V Gives Strong Protection Against Delta Hospitalization — Study

Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine offers strong protection against hospitalization, according to scientists who have conducted the first independent real-world study of the jab’s effectiveness in combating severe infections.
Green Pass

How many countries in Europe require a Green Pass for tourism?

A growing number of countries in Europe have made it illegal to enter bars and restaurants without proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.
Corona Daily Deaths

Corona Daily Deaths in Iran Hit All-Time High, Soar Past 700

The number of coronavirus deaths in Iran during the past 24 hours reached a tragic record, exceeding 700 on Tuesday.
China reports

China reports no new local Covid-19 cases for first time since July, as Delta...

China reported no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Monday for the first time since July, according to its National Health Commission (NHC), as authorities double down on the country's stringent zero-Covid approach.
New COVID Cases

Over 5,100 New COVID Cases Hospitalized in Iran

The number of coronavirus patients who have been admitted to the hospital across Iran over the past 24 hours surpassed 5,100, the Health Ministry said on Monday.
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Israel struggles with COVID surge despite mass vaccinations

Israelis flouting mask requirements may have been the main contributor to the rapid spread of the Delta variant in Israel, experts say.

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