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Coverage dated July 12, 2022

Amid COVID worries, fist bumps for Biden — with exceptions

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The White House says President Joe Biden will try to limit physical contact during his Middle East trip because of concern about rising COVID-19 cases. But the president swiftly reverted

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  1. WFMZ Allentown

    Amid COVID worries, fist bumps for Biden — with exceptions (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    The White House says President Joe Biden will try to limit physical contact during his Middle East trip because of concern about rising COVID-19 cases. But the president swiftly reverted

  2. Al-Monitor

    Biden to 'minimise contact' on Mideast visit due to Covid-19 (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The White House said Wednesday that President Joe Biden would limit physical contact during his Middle East tour, citing coronavirus concerns, as he landed in Israel ahead of a delicate trip to Saudi Arabia.

  3. The Times of Israel

    Biden ‘minimizing contact’ during Mideast visit due to COVID fears (opens The Times of Israel)

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    US president fist bumps Lapid, Herzog on arrival; White House says coronavirus a concern during regional tour, remains coy about direct interaction with Saudi prince MBS

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