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Thousands protest against Moon as S. Korea capital scrambles curb virus resurgence
SEOUL, Aug 15 (Reuters): A spike in new coronavirus cases in South Korea has prompted authorities to reimpose tighter social distancing curbs in Seoul, but that didn't stop thousands of demonstrators from protesting against President Moon Jae-in's policies.
Roundup: Iran's COVID-19 cases near 340,000; Iraq records highest 4,013 daily new infections
CAIRO, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Iran's COVID-19 cases approached 340,000 on Friday. Meanwhile, Iraq set a new record in daily coronavirus infections with 4,013 new cases.
Israel's lab workers threaten to halt coronavirus tests
JERUSALEM, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Israel's laboratory workers, including COVID-19 testing lab workers, said on Friday that they would launch a general strike in the coming days.
S. Africa commends WHO's leadership in fighting COVID-19
CAPE TOWN, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- South Africa on Friday commended the World Health Organization (WHO) for leading the world in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic during "this unprecedented time."
No fiesta in Spain as public drinking banned, clubs closed due to coronavirus surge
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain on Friday ordered nightlife establishments to close and banned drinking on the street in an effort to stem a coronavirus resurgence - measures that caused anger and dismay in the hard-hit hospitality sector.
Brunei further eases Covid-19 related restrictions
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Xinhua): Brunei will further ease Covid-19 related restrictions starting from Monday (Aug 17) with certain conditions as the situation in the country has improved, Mohammad Isham Jaafar, Brunei's Minister of Health said on Thursday.
New Zealand's Ardern extends lockdown to stamp out coronavirus outbreak
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a lockdown in the country's biggest city on Friday in response to the first national coronavirus outbreak in months, sticking with a "go early, go hard" approach she said has proven effective.
Roundup: Iran's COVID-19 cases top 336,000; Iraq sets new record in daily coronavirus infections
CAIRO, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Iran's total COVID-19 cases surpassed 336,000 on Thursday; Meanwhile, Iraq set a new record in daily coronavirus infections with 3,841 new cases.
WHO in conversation with Russia for more vaccine information: expert
GENEVA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- A senior expert of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that it is currently in conversation with Russia to get additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine that Russia will start production soon.
Turkey confirms 1,243 new COVID-19 cases, 245,635 in total
ANKARA, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Turkey reported 1,243 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, raising its total diagnosed cases to 245,635, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.
