Health & Fitness
Egyptian professor warns that new coronavirus strain attacks digestive system
September 3, 2020
Egyptian professor warns that new coronavirus strain attacks digestive system
A Professor of Public Health at the Cairo University’s Faculty of Medicine Maysa Shawki warned on Wednesday that a new…
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
September 2, 2020
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask? No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as…
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
August 31, 2020
Scientists see downsides to top COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China
TORONTO/CHICAGO (Reuters) – High-profile COVID-19 vaccines developed in Russia and China share a potential shortcoming: They are based on a…
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
August 27, 2020
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely provides protection for both. Studies on…
Egypt confirms 206 new coronavirus cases, total now 97,825
August 27, 2020
Egypt confirms 206 new coronavirus cases, total now 97,825
Egypt on Wednesday confirmed 206 new coronavirus infections, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 97,825, the Ministry…
Second coronavirus wave can be avoided, assures WHO official
August 24, 2020
Second coronavirus wave can be avoided, assures WHO official
A second wave of the coronavirus can be avoided as doctors currently have all the necessary tools to do so,…
Egypt, Sudan Health Minsters discuss cooperation in first virtual meeting
August 23, 2020
Egypt, Sudan Health Minsters discuss cooperation in first virtual meeting
Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed on Saturday held a virtual meeting with her Sudanese counterpart Sara Abdel Azim Hassanein…
Health Ministry warns against smoking Shisha as COVID-19 risk
August 20, 2020
Health Ministry warns against smoking Shisha as COVID-19 risk
The Ministry of Health and Population warned against shisha smoking as a potential risk for transmitting the coronavirus. The ministry…
Egypt approves requests from 61 companies to produce Favipiravir
August 11, 2020
Egypt approves requests from 61 companies to produce Favipiravir
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) announced Tuesday that it has granted its initial approval to 61 national pharmaceutical companies to…
Health Ministry calls on all Egyptians to commit to all coronavirus preventive measures
August 9, 2020
Health Ministry calls on all Egyptians to commit to all coronavirus preventive measures
Egypt’s Minister of Health Hala Zayed on Sunday implored all citizens to continue abiding by preventive measures such as social…