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Over 100 natural disasters occurred worldwide amid pandemic since March -
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Over 100 natural disasters affecting more than 50 million people occurred in the first half a year alone since the coronavirus pandemic was officially announced in March, stated the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (
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Restrictive measures stopped explosive growth in COVID-19 incidence: Merke
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Berlin [Germany], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The restrictive measures introduced in Germany in November helped to stop the explosive growth in the incidence of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country and the authorities will decide on further actions next week, German Chancel
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Canada allots USD 1.1 million to fight COVID-19 misinformation
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Ottawa [Canada], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Canada is contributing USD 1.15 million towards fighting misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, Global Affairs Canada said in a statement at the conclusion of the Global Conference on Media Freedom.
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Thousands of chickens culled in Denmark as new bird flu outbreak emerges
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Copenhagen [Denmark], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): A bird flu outbreak has forced the Danish authorities to cull about 25,000 chickens in central Jutland, according to the country's Veterinary and Food Administration.
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California pulls brake on reopening, assesses re-imposing curfew due to CO
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California [US], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): California has decided to pull an "emergency brake" on loosening the coronavirus-related restrictions and is currently assessing imposing curfews amid a surge of cases across the state, Governor Gavin Newsom said at a press conference.
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Over 1 million children in US tested COVID-19 positive: Academy of Pediatr
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Washington [US], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): More than 1 million children in the United States have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the beginning of the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said in a statement.
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New Jersey limits indoor gatherings to 10 to curb COVID spread
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New Jersey [US], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The US state of New Jersey is limiting indoor gatherings to 10 people and outdoor gatherings to 150 to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Phil Murphy said Monday.
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US hate crimes rate reached decade high in 2019: FBI
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Washington [US], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): Law enforcement agencies reported a total of 7,314 hate crimes in the United States in 2019, the highest figure in a decade, according to a yearly report data released by the FBI on Monday.
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New Mexico re-imposes 'most heightened' COVID-19 restrictions: Governor
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Washington [US], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The US state of New Mexico has re-imposed the strictest public health restrictions in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement on Monday.
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WHO concerned about spike in COVID-19 cases in Europe, Americas: Director
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Geneva [Switzerland], November 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The World Health Organisation (WHO) is concerned about surging COVID-19 cases in various countries, especially in Europe and the Americas, despite encouraging news about coronavirus vaccines, Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on
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Encouraged to hear Moderna's efficacy results of COVID-19 vaccine: WHO
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Geneva [Switzerland], November 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraged to hear the announcement of the US biotech firm, Moderna, about the efficacy results of its coronavirus vaccine during its phase three clinical trials, its press office said on Monday.
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UAE's Etihad Airways to conduct daily flights to Tel Aviv starting March 2
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Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The UAE's flagship carrier Etihad Airways on Monday announced the launch of daily flights from the capital of Abu Dhabi to Israel's Tel Aviv starting from March 28, 2021.
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