CAIRO, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- The countries in the Middle East are under mounting pressure to curb the rapid spread of COVID-19 and deal with rising economic woes, as the region's tally of infections has crossed the 4 million-mark.
Lower temperature in winter, loosened restrictions on business activities, and insufficient public awareness are the major factors leading to the recent deterioration of the situation in the region.
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