Health
US birth rate falls to its lowest since 1979 as pandemic-led stress rises
World
May 5, 2021
US birth rate falls to its lowest since 1979 as pandemic-led stress rises
Americans had the lowest number of babies in more than four decades last year, mirroring a slump in European birth…
Egypt’s Ministry of Health to launch mobile coronavirus vaccination teams
Egypt
May 5, 2021
Egypt’s Ministry of Health to launch mobile coronavirus vaccination teams
Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed on Wednesday announced, during a cabinet meeting, that the ministry will soon…
Hearing loss not a coronavirus symptom: official
Egypt
May 5, 2021
Hearing loss not a coronavirus symptom: official
The Head of Egypt’s Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus Hossam Hosny said on Tuesday that hearing loss is not a…
Iraq pushes vaccine rollout amid widespread apathy, distrust
Middle East
May 5, 2021
Iraq pushes vaccine rollout amid widespread apathy, distrust
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s vaccine roll-out had been faltering for weeks. Apathy, fear and rumors kept many from getting vaccinated…
Covid-19 in Egypt: 953 new cases, 60 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
May 5, 2021
Covid-19 in Egypt: 953 new cases, 60 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 953 new coronavirus cases, down from 1,078 on Monday. The ministry also reported 60…
Iraq’s health minister resigns over Baghdad hospital fire
Middle East
May 5, 2021
Iraq’s health minister resigns over Baghdad hospital fire
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s health minister resigned Tuesday over a week after a deadly blaze killed dozens of people in…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,078 new cases, 62 deaths on Monday
Egypt
May 4, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,078 new cases, 62 deaths on Monday
Coronavirus cases across Egypt continue to surge, with the Health Ministry on Thursday confirming 1,078 new cases, 62 deaths, and…
Despite 3-week lockdown, many remain on the move in Turkey
Middle East
April 30, 2021
Despite 3-week lockdown, many remain on the move in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish security forces on Friday patrolled main streets and set up checkpoints at entry and exits…
Coronavirus: How Europe plans to reopen
World
April 30, 2021
Coronavirus: How Europe plans to reopen
As COVID-19 vaccinations begin to accelerate across Europe, governments are making plans to reopen businesses such as restaurants, movie theaters and sports…
Turks leave cities, fill shops in preparation for lockdown
Middle East
April 29, 2021
Turks leave cities, fill shops in preparation for lockdown
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — People in Turkey stocked up on groceries, filled markets and left cities for their hometowns or…