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Contact rates in the study were based on the interaction of people in the Netherlands, but the model is appropriate for other western countries, researchers at the Utrecht University Medical Center said. “A major epidemic can be prevented if the effectiveness of these measures exceeds 50%,” they wrote. However, if …

ANDERS WIKLUND / Getty Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Sweden has drawn international attention for its unorthodox approach to controlling the spread of the virus. Unlike most European countries, Sweden did not impose strict blocking measures. Now she’s reaping the rewards, financially speaking, at least. A Capital Economics report released Tuesday …

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About 800 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Kern County on Monday, continuing a dramatic increase in new case counts that started over the weekend. On Saturday, about 500 new cases were reported and on Sunday more than 700 new cases were reported. No new deaths have been announced …

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi arrived in Iran’s capital Tehran on his first visit abroad since he took office more than two months ago. Al-Kadhimi, who was greeted by officials at Mehrabad airport on Tuesday, is expected to meet with senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and …