Health
Coronavirus cause of Algeria president’s hospitalization
Middle East
November 5, 2020
Coronavirus cause of Algeria president’s hospitalization
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria’s secretive presidency confirmed Wednesday that the mysterious illness that caused President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to be…
President Sisi’s adviser: virus still ongoing, second wave likely if precautionary measures are not followed
Egypt
October 21, 2020
President Sisi’s adviser: virus still ongoing, second wave likely if precautionary measures are not followed
The adviser to the President on Health and Prevention Affairs, Mohamed Awad Tag Eddin, said on Tuesday that the coronavirus…
Months into pandemic, Iran sees worst wave of virus deaths
Middle East
October 16, 2020
Months into pandemic, Iran sees worst wave of virus deaths
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital has run out of intensive care beds as the country confronts a new surge…
Europe reels as it sets virus records, slaps on new rules
World
October 15, 2020
Europe reels as it sets virus records, slaps on new rules
BERLIN (AP) — Fears rose Thursday that Europe is running out of chances to control its fall coronavirus outbreak, as…
Coronavirus lockdown 2.0 deepens divisions in Israel
Middle East
October 14, 2020
Coronavirus lockdown 2.0 deepens divisions in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — When Israel went into lockdown last spring, Jerusalem pub owner Leon Shvartz moved quickly to save his…
Egypt reports 129 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths on Monday
Egypt
October 13, 2020
Egypt reports 129 new coronavirus cases, 12 more deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 129 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges
Middle East
October 12, 2020
Iran has highest day death toll from virus, currency plunges
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced on Sunday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 251 confirmed dead,…
Lebanon closes bars, nightclubs to curb coronavirus
Middle East
October 12, 2020
Lebanon closes bars, nightclubs to curb coronavirus
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon said on Sunday it will close bars and nightclubs to help contain the COVID-19 outbreak which…
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
World
October 9, 2020
Businesses shut in effort to contain virus in NYC hot spots
NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of businesses and schools in New York City neighborhoods where coronavirus cases have spiked were…
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
Middle East
October 9, 2020
Jordan returns to weekend lockdown as COVID-19 cases mount
AMMAN (Reuters) – Jordan will enter a nationwide 48-hour lockdown on Friday for the first time in months as health…