coronavirus
Lebanese parliament passes law to pave way for coronavirus vaccine deals
Middle East
January 16, 2021
Lebanese parliament passes law to pave way for coronavirus vaccine deals
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament on Friday approved a law that paves the way for the government to sign deals…
Health Ministry confirms vaccination in Egypt begins February 1
Egypt
January 16, 2021
Health Ministry confirms vaccination in Egypt begins February 1
Official sources at Egypt’s Health and Population Ministry have projected that the country’s vaccination program will start on February 1,…
Governors complain over pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
World
January 16, 2021
Governors complain over pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Governors bitterly accused the Trump administration Friday of deceiving the states about the amount of COVID-19 vaccine they can expect…
‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
World
January 16, 2021
‘This is not a game’: Global virus death toll hits 2 million
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The global death toll from COVID-19 topped two million Friday, crossing the threshold amid a vaccine…
Japan widens virus emergency for seven more areas as cases surge
World
January 13, 2021
Japan widens virus emergency for seven more areas as cases surge
TOKYO (AP) — Japan expanded a coronavirus state of emergency for seven more prefectures Wednesday, affecting more than half the…
Survey finds global mistrust could weigh on vaccine rollout
World
January 13, 2021
Survey finds global mistrust could weigh on vaccine rollout
By PAN PYLAS (AP) — Waning trust in governments and all types of media is threatening to limit the rollout…
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
Egypt
January 13, 2021
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport receives Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel
The Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport received the Health Accreditation Seal for Safe Travel from the Airports Council International (ACI) as…
Egypt confirms 970 new coronavirus cases, total now 151,723
Egypt
January 13, 2021
Egypt confirms 970 new coronavirus cases, total now 151,723
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 970 new coronavirus cases bringing the country’s total up to 151,723, announced ministry spokesperson…
China sees growing COVID-19 threat as more cities locked down
World
January 13, 2021
China sees growing COVID-19 threat as more cities locked down
BEIJING (Reuters) – China has recorded the biggest daily jump in COVID cases in more than five months, despite four…
Indonesia starts mass COVID-19 vaccinations with president
World
January 13, 2021
Indonesia starts mass COVID-19 vaccinations with president
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday received the first shot of a Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine after…