coronavirus
Egypt confirms one new death, 40 additional coronavirus cases as total reaches 442
Egypt
March 25, 2020
Egypt confirms one new death, 40 additional coronavirus cases as total reaches 442
Egypt confirmed on Wednesday 40 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, bringing its total number of cases to 442.…
Iran fears second wave of coronavirus as death toll rises to 2,077
Middle East
March 25, 2020
Iran fears second wave of coronavirus as death toll rises to 2,077
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran may face a second outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, a government spokesman said on Wednesday, as…
COVID-19 pandemic puts WHO back in hot seat
World
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic puts WHO back in hot seat
The UN’s health agency has faced criticism in the past for overreacting and for moving too slowly in fighting epidemics,…
Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
Middle East
March 25, 2020
Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group said Wednesday that closures aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic are preventing it…
Tokyo governor asks residents to stay home to avoid sharp coronavirus rise
World
March 25, 2020
Tokyo governor asks residents to stay home to avoid sharp coronavirus rise
TOKYO (Reuters) – Warning of the risk of an explosive rise in coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital, Tokyo’s governor on…
Immigration minister responds to stranded Egyptian inquiries in Facebook live broadcast
Egypt
March 25, 2020
Immigration minister responds to stranded Egyptian inquiries in Facebook live broadcast
Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Minister Nabila Makram on Wednesday began responding to inquiries from Egyptians left stranded by coronavirus outbreak measures…
Photos: Egypt sterilizes Giza Pyramids site in bid to fight spread of coronavirus
Egypt
March 25, 2020
Photos: Egypt sterilizes Giza Pyramids site in bid to fight spread of coronavirus
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities started on Wednesday the process for sterilizing and disinfecting the Giza Pyramids archeological site…
‘Corona Question and Answer’: Sky News Arabia, Facebook battle COVID-19 misinformation
Middle East
March 25, 2020
‘Corona Question and Answer’: Sky News Arabia, Facebook battle COVID-19 misinformation
Sky News Arabia (SNA) has launched a new interactive news show on Facebook live dedicated to examining the facts surrounding…
Egypt Post increases ATM machine withdrawal limit to LE10,000
Business
March 25, 2020
Egypt Post increases ATM machine withdrawal limit to LE10,000
The Egypt Post authority on Wednesday increased the maximum limit for withdrawals from ATMs to LE10,000 per day, up from…
Israel parliament speaker resigns in facing high court order
Middle East
March 25, 2020
Israel parliament speaker resigns in facing high court order
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament speaker resigned Wednesday after seven years on the job rather than comply with a Supreme…