Coronavirus around the world: May 21, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 21, 2020
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02:23 | November 24, 2020
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Coronavirus: The psychology behind COVID-19 denial
02:39 | November 20, 2020
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How COVID-19 is attacking our brains
02:45 | November 16, 2020
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COVID-19: What it feels like to live with “long-haul” symptoms
01:23 | November 16, 2020
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Long wait times at London COVID-19 assessment centres following declaration of community outbreak
00:28 | September 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: The migrant worker crisis on Canadian farms
04:29 | August 28, 2020
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U.S. sees kids’ coronavirus cases spike as schools reopen. What does this mean for Canadian children?
02:36 | August 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Should Walmart, other big-box stores make its customers wear masks?
02:05 | August 7, 2020
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Asia sees second wave of coronavirus
01:26 | July 27, 2020
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Kentucky couple on house arrest after not signing positive COVID-19 self-isolation order
00:48 | July 20, 2020
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The pandemic virus is mutating, but there’s no need to panic
01:40 | July 17, 2020
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04:19 | July 13, 2020
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Ottawa woman without legal status making, donating masks during coronavirus pandemic
03:00 | June 16, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: June 2, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 28, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 27, 2020
03:44 | May 27, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 26, 2020
03:58 | May 26, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 24, 2020
03:02 | May 24, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 23, 2020
03:35 | May 23, 2020
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How can Boeing survive the coronavirus pandemic?
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Coronavirus around the world: May 22, 2020
02:26 | May 22, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 17, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 16, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 15, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 14, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 13, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 10, 2020
03:43 | May 10, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 21, 2020
02:43 | May 21, 2020
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Coronavirus: How did Australia quash its 2nd wave of COVID-19?
02:03 | December 3, 2020
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02:09 | December 1, 2020
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Coronavirus: 30 per cent of Canadian snowbirds heading to US for winter amid pandemic
02:23 | November 24, 2020
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Coronavirus: The psychology behind COVID-19 denial
02:39 | November 20, 2020
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How COVID-19 is attacking our brains
02:45 | November 16, 2020
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COVID-19: What it feels like to live with “long-haul” symptoms
01:23 | November 16, 2020
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Long wait times at London COVID-19 assessment centres following declaration of community outbreak
00:28 | September 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: The migrant worker crisis on Canadian farms
04:29 | August 28, 2020
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U.S. sees kids’ coronavirus cases spike as schools reopen. What does this mean for Canadian children?
02:36 | August 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Should Walmart, other big-box stores make its customers wear masks?
02:05 | August 7, 2020
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Asia sees second wave of coronavirus
01:26 | July 27, 2020
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Kentucky couple on house arrest after not signing positive COVID-19 self-isolation order
00:48 | July 20, 2020
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The pandemic virus is mutating, but there’s no need to panic
01:40 | July 17, 2020
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Who cares about coronavirus? How different generations are reacting to the pandemic
04:19 | July 13, 2020
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Ottawa woman without legal status making, donating masks during coronavirus pandemic
03:00 | June 16, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: June 2, 2020
03:22 | June 2, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 28, 2020
03:44 | May 28, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 27, 2020
03:44 | May 27, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 26, 2020
03:58 | May 26, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 24, 2020
03:02 | May 24, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 23, 2020
03:35 | May 23, 2020
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How can Boeing survive the coronavirus pandemic?
03:08 | May 22, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 22, 2020
02:26 | May 22, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 17, 2020
02:36 | May 17, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 16, 2020
02:42 | May 16, 2020
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Coronavirus outbreak: Why the economic fallout is hitting younger generations the hardest
04:02 | May 16, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 15, 2020
02:52 | May 15, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 14, 2020
03:15 | May 14, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 13, 2020
02:49 | May 13, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 10, 2020
03:43 | May 10, 2020
Coronavirus around the world: May 21, 2020
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May 21, 2020
Top coronavirus news for May 21, 2020:
The World Health Organization says that there are now over 5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide.
Spain’s government has made it mandatory for everyone over the age of six to wear a face mask in public when physical distancing is not possible. The rule went into effect on May 21.
Beaches in Italy are preparing to reopen after being closed for several months. But the reopening will include many restrictions that ensure social distancing rules are being followed.
Palestinian authorities eased some restrictions and allowed for curb-side pick up in several cities in order to prepare for Eid. However, officials will be putting several cities and towns back under lockdown for a few days during the festival of Eid, to avoid mass gatherings.
The International Olympic Committee is suggesting that the Tokyo Summer Olympics which had to be rescheduled to 2021 due to COVID-19, could be scrapped completely if it's still not safe to host them by 2021.
In Singapore, a robot is being deployed into malls to fight the coronavirus. But instead of spraying chemicals, the robot is using ultraviolet light to sterilize hard-to-reach areas and even the air.
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Asia sees second wave of coronavirus01:26 | July 27, 2020 -
Kentucky couple on house arrest after not signing positive COVID-19 self-isolation order00:48 | July 20, 2020 -
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Coronavirus: How did Australia quash its 2nd wave of COVID-19?02:03 | December 3, 2020
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Coronavirus: Which COVID-19 treatments are available in Canada?02:09 | December 1, 2020
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Coronavirus: 30 per cent of Canadian snowbirds heading to US for winter amid pandemic02:23 | November 24, 2020
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Coronavirus: The psychology behind COVID-19 denial02:39 | November 20, 2020
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How COVID-19 is attacking our brains02:45 | November 16, 2020
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COVID-19: What it feels like to live with “long-haul” symptoms01:23 | November 16, 2020
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Long wait times at London COVID-19 assessment centres following declaration of community outbreak00:28 | September 14, 2020
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Coronavirus: The migrant worker crisis on Canadian farms04:29 | August 28, 2020
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U.S. sees kids’ coronavirus cases spike as schools reopen. What does this mean for Canadian children?02:36 | August 10, 2020
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Coronavirus: Should Walmart, other big-box stores make its customers wear masks?02:05 | August 7, 2020
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Asia sees second wave of coronavirus01:26 | July 27, 2020
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Kentucky couple on house arrest after not signing positive COVID-19 self-isolation order00:48 | July 20, 2020
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The pandemic virus is mutating, but there’s no need to panic01:40 | July 17, 2020
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Who cares about coronavirus? How different generations are reacting to the pandemic04:19 | July 13, 2020
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Ottawa woman without legal status making, donating masks during coronavirus pandemic03:00 | June 16, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 23, 202003:35 | May 23, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 16, 202002:42 | May 16, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 15, 202002:52 | May 15, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 14, 202003:15 | May 14, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 13, 202002:49 | May 13, 2020
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Coronavirus around the world: May 10, 202003:43 | May 10, 2020
Coronavirus around the world: May 21, 2020
Description
May 21, 2020
Top coronavirus news for May 21, 2020:
The World Health Organization says that there are now over 5 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide.
Spain’s government has made it mandatory for everyone over the age of six to wear a face mask in public when physical distancing is not possible. The rule went into effect on May 21.
Beaches in Italy are preparing to reopen after being closed for several months. But the reopening will include many restrictions that ensure social distancing rules are being followed.
Palestinian authorities eased some restrictions and allowed for curb-side pick up in several cities in order to prepare for Eid. However, officials will be putting several cities and towns back under lockdown for a few days during the festival of Eid, to avoid mass gatherings.
The International Olympic Committee is suggesting that the Tokyo Summer Olympics which had to be rescheduled to 2021 due to COVID-19, could be scrapped completely if it's still not safe to host them by 2021.
In Singapore, a robot is being deployed into malls to fight the coronavirus. But instead of spraying chemicals, the robot is using ultraviolet light to sterilize hard-to-reach areas and even the air.
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