coronavirus (COVID-19)
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
Middle East
December 15, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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
December 14, 2020
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
December 13, 2020
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
December 11, 2020
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
December 11, 2020
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
December 11, 2020
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
December 11, 2020
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…