coronavirus
Same goal, different paths: US, EU seek max vaccine rates
Egypt
September 19, 2021
Same goal, different paths: US, EU seek max vaccine rates
BRUSSELS (AP) — The Belgian town of Aarschot has a vaccination rate of 94% of all adults, but Mayor Gwendolyn…
World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climate
World
September 19, 2021
World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climate
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 (Reuters) – World leaders are returning to the United Nations in New York this week with…
US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
World
September 16, 2021
US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low,…
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
World
September 16, 2021
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID? No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm…
Egypt’s Higher Education Minister says ‘all options possible’ in case of coronavirus outbreaks
Egypt
September 16, 2021
Egypt’s Higher Education Minister says ‘all options possible’ in case of coronavirus outbreaks
All options are on the table to handle any sudden rise in coronavirus cases, Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister…
Egypt’s 4th coronavirus wave increasingly affects younger age groups and children: Health Ministry
Egypt
September 16, 2021
Egypt’s 4th coronavirus wave increasingly affects younger age groups and children: Health Ministry
The fourth wave of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading, affecting the younger age groups and children, Megahed warned, and called on…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 531 new cases, 13 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
September 16, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 531 new cases, 13 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday reported 531 new coronavirus cases, 13 deaths, and 498 recoveries. A total…
FDA strikes cautious tone ahead of vaccine booster meeting
World
September 16, 2021
FDA strikes cautious tone ahead of vaccine booster meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Influential government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19…
Egypt readies to distribute coronavirus Pfizer vaccine across the nation
Egypt
September 15, 2021
Egypt readies to distribute coronavirus Pfizer vaccine across the nation
During a Wednesday cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Health Minister Hala Zayed presented the latest developments regarding…
Zimbabwe’s older people often sent to homes amid pandemic
World
September 15, 2021
Zimbabwe’s older people often sent to homes amid pandemic
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Banana bread was served at a recent birthday party at Melfort Old People’s home, where a…