GENEVA (Reuters) – Nearly 30% of genome sequencing data from samples of the COVID-19 virus collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) have shown signs of mutation, but there is no evidence that this has led to a more serious illness. The WHO official said Friday. “I think it is …
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SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil was due to top 1.5 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday as the virus continues to plague Latin America’s largest country, even as cities reopen bars, restaurants and gyms, raising fears that infections continue to increase. Workers handle a coffin in the warehouse of the …
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LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s father defended his decision to fly to Greece on Saturday, although at the time the government’s advice was for UK citizens to avoid all essential international travel. FILE PHOTO: Stanley Johnson, father of Boris Johnson, arrives at a marriage event with Conservative …
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LISBON (Reuters) – Portugal’s tourism sector reacted with fury and disbelief at Britain’s decision to maintain a quarantine regime for travelers coming from Portugal despite having a higher number of coronavirus cases and deaths. FILE PHOTO: Portuguese Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva attends a press conference at the Necessidades Palace …
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FILE PHOTO: United States President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference on the US economy and new US employment and unemployment numbers in the Brady Press Room Press at the White House in Washington, USA, July 2, 2020. REUTERS / Tom Brenner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – United States President Donald …
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