coronavirus
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
World
November 14, 2020
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a…
In battle against second wave of virus, Egypt to increase isolation hospitals
Egypt
November 14, 2020
In battle against second wave of virus, Egypt to increase isolation hospitals
Egypt’s Health and Population Minister Hala Zayed on Friday ordered health directorates across the country to increase the numbers of…
Turkey’s COVID-19 deaths returns to April levels
Middle East
November 14, 2020
Turkey’s COVID-19 deaths returns to April levels
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish health ministry statistics show 93 people died in one day of COVID-19 amid a surge in…
Biden faces tough choice of whether to back virus lockdowns
World
November 14, 2020
Biden faces tough choice of whether to back virus lockdowns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden faces a decision unlike any other incoming president: whether to back a short-term national lockdown…
CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus
World
November 14, 2020
CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus
NEW YORK (AP) — US health officials are taking a new tack to encourage Americans to wear masks: They’re emphasizing…
Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row
Egypt
November 12, 2020
Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 227 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases
World
November 12, 2020
The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases
NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s top public health official says the continent has seen an average 8 percent rise in new…
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
World
November 11, 2020
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
GENEVA (AP) — As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform…
Egypt, World Bank agree to invest US$450 mn to battle coronavirus
Business
November 11, 2020
Egypt, World Bank agree to invest US$450 mn to battle coronavirus
Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat and the World Bank on Tuesday has agreed to invest US$450 million to…
Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life
World
November 11, 2020
Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life
For the lucrative business travel industry, Brian Contreras represents its worst fears. A partner account executive at a US tech…