coronavirus (COVID-19)
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
Egypt
February 19, 2021
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the…
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…
COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks
Middle East
February 18, 2021
COVID-19: Israel’s vaccination drive hits stumbling blocks
For over a decade, every Tuesday, the long-time friends met to play Mahjong, a Chinese board game. Throughout 2020, they…
Mexico: Six arrested for selling fake COVID-19 vaccines
World
February 18, 2021
Mexico: Six arrested for selling fake COVID-19 vaccines
At least six people were arrested in northern Mexico on Wednesday for allegedly trafficking fake coronavirus vaccines. “We have direct evidence…
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
Health & Fitness
February 18, 2021
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe? Scientists look for safety issues during the testing phase and continue…
Egypt reports 618 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
February 18, 2021
Egypt reports 618 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 618 new coronavirus cases, down from 633 the day before. The ministry also reported…
Pandemic politicking: Israel’s election sprint echoes US’s
Middle East
February 17, 2021
Pandemic politicking: Israel’s election sprint echoes US’s
JERUSALEM (AP) — In Israel, the sprint to the March 23 election is striking a notable resemblance to the American…
Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for ‘defending science’
Middle East
February 16, 2021
Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for ‘defending science’
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci has won the $1 million Dan David Prize for “defending science” and…
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 16, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 613 new coronavirus cases, up from 611 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 56…
Palestinians say Israel blocks shipment of vaccines to Gaza
Middle East
February 16, 2021
Palestinians say Israel blocks shipment of vaccines to Gaza
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian Authority said Monday that Israel was preventing it from sending coronavirus vaccines to…