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A nurse prepares medications for patients with Covid-19 at Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital in Tehran, Iran, on June 16. Vahid Salemi / AP The Middle East is at a “critical threshold” in the outbreak as countries in the region have begun to ease their blockades and the pandemic is accelerating, according …

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I will replace gun owners if the protests are violent

A Florida sheriff said he is ready to delegate to all gun owners in his county if violent protests arise. Clay County Sheriff Darryl Daniels issued the warning in a three-minute video on Wednesday, saying he was ready to enlist the help of civilians if there are protests that his …

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Does wearing a face mask pose any health risk?

Does wearing a mask pose any health risk? No, not for most people. Babies and young children should not wear masks because they could suffocate. The same goes for anyone who has trouble removing a mask without help. Others can wear masks without risking their health, according to experts, despite …

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