coronavirus
US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge
World
November 11, 2020
US hits record COVID-19 hospitalizations amid virus surge
NEW YORK (AP) — The US hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations Tuesday and surpassed 1 million new confirmed…
Egypt to receive share of coronavirus vaccines once produced: official
Egypt
November 10, 2020
Egypt to receive share of coronavirus vaccines once produced: official
Egypt has already reserved a share of the coronavirus vaccine, to be provided after it is produced commercially, the Advisor…
Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
World
November 10, 2020
Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
A safe Thanksgiving during a pandemic is possible, but health experts know their advice is as tough to swallow as…
Cabinet refutes claims that Egypt is short on coronavirus treatment drugs
Health & Fitness
November 10, 2020
Cabinet refutes claims that Egypt is short on coronavirus treatment drugs
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center on Tuesday debunked rumors spread on social media that there is a shortage of drugs…
Oil gains as vaccine hopes outweigh lockdown impact
World
November 10, 2020
Oil gains as vaccine hopes outweigh lockdown impact
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Tuesday as hopes that a COVID-19 vaccine could be on the horizon outweighed…
As virus spikes, Europe runs low on ICU beds, hospital staff
World
November 10, 2020
As virus spikes, Europe runs low on ICU beds, hospital staff
PARIS (AP) — In Italy lines of ambulances park outside hospitals awaiting beds, and in France the government coronavirus tracking…
‘Great day for humanity’: Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90 percent effective
World
November 9, 2020
‘Great day for humanity’: Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine over 90 percent effective
(Reuters) – Pfizer Inc PFE.N said on Monday its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90 percent effective, a major…
Egyptian pathologist expects coronavirus vaccine by April 2021
Health & Fitness
November 9, 2020
Egyptian pathologist expects coronavirus vaccine by April 2021
Egyptian pathologist Heba Mostafa said that a coronavirus vaccine should arrive within the market starting April 2021, according to positive…
Trump’s election night party adds to virus scrutiny
World
November 9, 2020
Trump’s election night party adds to virus scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was supposed to be a scene of celebration. Instead, the Trump campaign’s election night watch party…
Fresh off election victory, Biden turns to virus response
World
November 9, 2020
Fresh off election victory, Biden turns to virus response
BOSTON (AP) — As he begins his transition to the presidency, Joe Biden is pivoting from a bitter campaign battle…