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Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
Middle East

Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has announced a four-day lockdown starting New Year’s Eve to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Egypt

Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport

Following complaints about falsified PCR test results, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has adopted new requirements regarding PCR tests…
Egypt’s Education Minister resists school closures amid second wave of COVID-19
Egypt

Egypt’s Education Minister resists school closures amid second wave of COVID-19

The Egyptian Education Minister Tarek Shawky announced on Sunday that the ministry has no intention to close schools as coronavirus…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Sunday 486 new coronavirus cases, up from 478 on Saturday and…
After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears
Middle East

After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Still recovering from COVID-19, Algeria’s president suddenly reappeared Sunday after nearly two months out of the…
Christmas tree sales in Egypt dry out over coronavirus surge
Life & Style

Christmas tree sales in Egypt dry out over coronavirus surge

The Christmas tree is a vital part of Egyptian New Year’s celebrations, adorning shops and main streets with decorations that…
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
World

US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — A US government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just…
Egypt’s Sisi plans for free coronavirus vaccines
Egypt

Egypt’s Sisi plans for free coronavirus vaccines

Egypt’s Minister of State for Information Osama Heikal on Friday confirmed that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has ordered the government…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 445 new cases, 22 deaths on Thursday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 445 new cases, 22 deaths on Thursday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Thursday 445 new coronavirus cases, up from 421 on Wednesday. The…
World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020
World

World carbon dioxide emissions drop 7% in pandemic-hit 2020

A locked-down pandemic-struck world cut its carbon dioxide emissions this year by seven percent, the biggest drop ever, new preliminary…
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