coronavirus (COVID-19)
Israel decides not to participate in Emirati arms fair
Middle East
February 15, 2021
Israel decides not to participate in Emirati arms fair
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has decided not to send a delegation of defense companies to a prestigious arms fair in…
Egypt purchases Japanese air purifiers to stop indoor spread of coronavirus
Egypt
February 15, 2021
Egypt purchases Japanese air purifiers to stop indoor spread of coronavirus
Egypt has purchased from Japanese company KalTech its new air purifier that is said to be effective against a number…
Minister: In-person university classes to resume February 27
Egypt
February 15, 2021
Minister: In-person university classes to resume February 27
Egypt’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, said on Sunday that classes for university students will resume…
As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation
Middle East
February 15, 2021
As vaccinations lag, Israel combats online misinformation
JERUSALEM (AP) — After surging ahead in the race to vaccinate its population against the coronavirus, Israel is blaming online…
Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic
Middle East
February 15, 2021
Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid pandemic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport saw the coronavirus pandemic push passenger traffic down by an unprecedented…
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
World
February 12, 2021
Attacks on older Asians stoke fear in Bay Area’s Chinatowns
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent…
COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March
World
February 11, 2021
COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March
Germany’s federal government and state leaders agreed on Wednesday to extend the nationwide shutdown until March 7, beyond the previous February 14…
Egyptian Cabinet denies rumors of spring semester delay
Egypt
February 11, 2021
Egyptian Cabinet denies rumors of spring semester delay
The Egyptian cabinet has denied rumors circulating on websites and social media pages regarding a government decision to postpone the…
Egypt confirms 610 new coronavirus cases, 53 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
February 11, 2021
Egypt confirms 610 new coronavirus cases, 53 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 610 new COVID-19 cases, up from 573 the day before. The ministry also announced…
Here we go again: Egyptian official predicts coronavirus ‘third wave’ will hit in late March
Egypt
February 10, 2021
Here we go again: Egyptian official predicts coronavirus ‘third wave’ will hit in late March
A third wave of coronavirus may hit Egypt in late March, according to Ashraf Hatem, a member of the Supreme…