coronavirus
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
World
December 14, 2021
One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy…
New Australian plant could make 100 million vaccines a year
World
December 14, 2021
New Australian plant could make 100 million vaccines a year
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s government said Tuesday it plans to start making mRNA vaccines at home with a new…
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
World
December 13, 2021
First death with Omicron variant in United Kingdom
LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) – At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus…
Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of omicron cases
World
December 13, 2021
Boris Johnson: UK faces ‘tidal wave’ of omicron cases
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that Britain faces a “tidal wave” of infections from the omicron…
Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures
World
December 12, 2021
Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — As most European nations impose new restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant, Bosnia…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 879 new cases, 49 deaths reported on Saturday
Egypt
December 12, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 879 new cases, 49 deaths reported on Saturday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday reported 879 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths, and 454 recoveries. A total…
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
World
December 12, 2021
UK scientists urge more restrictions to fight omicron surge
LONDON (AP) — The British government may need to introduce tougher restrictions to slow the growth of the omicron variant…
Spain sends 1.2 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Egypt
Egypt
December 10, 2021
Spain sends 1.2 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Egypt
Egypt received a shipment containing 1.2 million AstraZeneca vaccine doses from Spain through the COVAX. The shipment is part of…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 803 new cases, 42 deaths reported on Thursday
Egypt
December 10, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 803 new cases, 42 deaths reported on Thursday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 871 new coronavirus cases, 42 deaths, and 591 recoveries. A total…
Omicron symptoms milder than delta so far: official
Egypt
December 10, 2021
Omicron symptoms milder than delta so far: official
Evidence so far indicates that the symptoms of the new variant “Omicron” are much less than the symptoms and hospitalizations…