Tag Archives: COVID-19

France headed towards a fourth wave of COVID, says government adviser, as Delta cases spread

Medical experts fear a fresh spike in cases by September or October as pressure grows on the government for tougher restrictions. A resurgence of COVID cases could lead to France having the fourth wave, a top scientist has warned. The French government’s leading scientific adviser Professor Jean-Francois Delfraissy said the …

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6558 new COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths reported in Iraq

Iraq logged 6558 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said today. The daily epidemiological report on the COVID-19 situation stated that 35 COVID-19 deaths were registered today. On the other hand, 5055 patients achieved full recovery. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Iraq, 1338604 …

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Indonesia ‘on edge of catastrophe’ as COVID lockdown looms

Red Cross appeals for urgent medical supplies and vaccines as archipelago battles surge in cases. The Red Cross has warned that Indonesia is “on the edge of catastrophe”, as coronavirus infections fuelled by the deadlier Delta variant surge across the country are pushing the health system towards collapse. The International …

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More than 50 warders targeted in probe over heavy-handed suppression of Covid-19 riot in Italian prison

Over 50 warders have been targeted by Italy’s judiciary, with more than 20 in detention or under house arrest, amid a probe into a major prison riot. Warders’ unions branded the measures “disproportionate” and “incomprehensible.” The pre-trial measures were implemented on Monday, affecting prison warders who are under investigation by …

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