coronavirus
The world’s safest airlines for 2021 revealed
Features/Interviews
January 5, 2021
The world’s safest airlines for 2021 revealed
(CNN) — There may have been far fewer airplanes in the skies this past year, but if you’re looking ahead…
Photos: Authorities shut down ‘Carrefour’ stores in Alexandria over violating COVID-19 measures
Egypt
January 5, 2021
Photos: Authorities shut down ‘Carrefour’ stores in Alexandria over violating COVID-19 measures
Alexandrian authorities in coordination with the Health Directorate launched a campaign on Sunday shuttering the Carrefour hypermarket and several shops…
Can antimicrobial fashion protect you from the coronavirus?
Features/Interviews
January 5, 2021
Can antimicrobial fashion protect you from the coronavirus?
With no end to the global pandemic in sight, fashion and sportswear brands have been quickly adapting their lines to…
World risks ‘moral catastrophe’ if COVID shots delayed in Africa, its CDC chief says
World
January 5, 2021
World risks ‘moral catastrophe’ if COVID shots delayed in Africa, its CDC chief says
NAIROBI (Reuters) – The world risks a “moral catastrophe” if COVID-19 vaccinations are delayed in Africa while wealthier regions inoculate…
Upcoming decision on Japan virus measures derided as ‘too little, too late’
World
January 5, 2021
Upcoming decision on Japan virus measures derided as ‘too little, too late’
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan will decide later this week whether to impose a state of emergency in the Tokyo area, a…
Egypt’s Health Ministry implements e-system tracking oxygen use and number of hospital beds
Health & Fitness
January 5, 2021
Egypt’s Health Ministry implements e-system tracking oxygen use and number of hospital beds
The Spokesperson for the Egyptian Health Ministry Khaled Megahed announced that an electronic system is now in place within hospitals…
Egypt confirms 1,277 new coronavirus cases, total now 143,464
Egypt
January 5, 2021
Egypt confirms 1,277 new coronavirus cases, total now 143,464
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 1,277 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s tally up to 143,464, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
Asia Today: Virus cluster brings new measures for China city
World
January 5, 2021
Asia Today: Virus cluster brings new measures for China city
BEIJING (AP) — China has designated parts of Hebei province near Beijing as a coronavirus high danger zone after 14…
UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England
World
January 5, 2021
UK prime minister orders new virus lockdown for England
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February…
Lagging its neighbors, France tries to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations
World
January 4, 2021
Lagging its neighbors, France tries to speed up COVID-19 vaccinations
PARIS (Reuters) -French officials urged a faster rate of COVID-19 inoculations on Monday after an initial roll-out slowed by bureaucracy…