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Delta variant drives Mideast virus surge: WHO

The World Health Organization said Thursday the Delta variant has led to a "surge" in coronavirus outbreaks triggering a "fourth wave" in the Middle East, where vaccination rates remain low.

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Iran's daily new coronavirus infections hit another high

Iran on Tuesday broke another record in the country's daily new coronavirus cases, even as Tehran and its surroundings went into lockdown, a week-long measure imposed amid another surge in the pandemic.

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Iran imposes week-long lockdown of Tehran as virus surges

Iran on Monday imposed a week-long lockdown on the capital, Tehran, and the surrounding region as the country struggles with another surge in the coronavirus pandemic, state media reported.

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COVID pandemic on the rise again

The pandemic picked up speed again this week in all regions of the world except Latin America.

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