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Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
Egypt
December 15, 2020
Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Monday 511 new coronavirus cases, up from 486 on Sunday. The…
Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises
Features/Interviews
December 15, 2020
Poor countries face long wait for vaccines despite promises
EW DELHI (AP) — With Americans, Britons and Canadians rolling up their sleeves to receive coronavirus vaccines, the route out…
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
Middle East
December 15, 2020
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has announced a four-day lockdown starting New Year’s Eve to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead
Features/Interviews
December 15, 2020
Vaccine comes too late for the 300,000 US dead
When Brittany Palomo was hired as a nurse in March, her parents tried to talk her out of it, fearful…
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic
World
December 14, 2020
Scientists focus on bats for clues to prevent next pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Night began to fall in Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra Branca state park as four Brazilian…
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Egypt
December 14, 2020
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Following complaints about falsified PCR test results, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has adopted new requirements regarding PCR tests…
Egypt’s Education Minister resists school closures amid second wave of COVID-19
Egypt
December 14, 2020
Egypt’s Education Minister resists school closures amid second wave of COVID-19
The Egyptian Education Minister Tarek Shawky announced on Sunday that the ministry has no intention to close schools as coronavirus…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday
Egypt
December 14, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Sunday 486 new coronavirus cases, up from 478 on Saturday and…
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
World
December 14, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
PORTAGE, Michigan (AP) — The first of many freezer-packed COVID-19 vaccine vials made their way to distribution sites across the…
Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use
Middle East
December 13, 2020
Bahrain approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain said Sunday it approved the use of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, following its…