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The Latest: Hong Kong increases virus rules as cases grow
HONG KONG - Hong Kong will ban dining at restaurants completely and mandate masks in all public places, as the city battles a worsening...
Tourism, diplomacy facing pushback as virus caseloads surge
MITO, Japan (AP) - Countries are considering putting away their welcome mats to tourists and regional meetings are being put on hold as the...
Asia Today: Australian outbreak attributed to sick workers
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state on Monday posted a new daily record of 532 new COVID-19 cases, and the government leader...
Asia Today: Australian outbreak attributed to sick workers
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state on Monday posted a new daily record of 532 new COVID-19 cases, and the government leader...
The Latest: India adding testing facilities to track virus
NEW DELHI - As India recorded nearly 50,000 fresh cases of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to launch facilities in three major...
Asia Today: Australian outbreak attributed to sick workers
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state on Monday posted a new daily record of 532 new COVID-19 cases, and the government leader...
The Latest: Greece reports 31 new virus cases, no deaths
ATHENS, Greece - Greek authorities have announced 31 new coronavirus cases in the last day, with eight from arrivals from abroad. There were no...
The Latest: UK’s Johnson dismisses anti-vaxxers as ‘nuts’
LONDON - U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dismissed campaigners seeking to oppose vaccinations, describing so-called anti-vaxxers as “nuts.’’Johnson asked staff at a London...
The Latest: UK’s Johnson dismisses anti-vaxxers as ‘nuts’
LONDON - U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dismissed campaigners seeking to oppose vaccinations, describing so-called anti-vaxxers as “nuts.’’Johnson asked staff at a London...
The Latest: 30 German meat plant employees still positive
BERLIN - The company that runs a German slaughterhouse that was at the center of a major outbreak last month says 30 employees have...