pandemic
Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
World
March 30, 2021
Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and a top health official warned that too many Americans are declaring virus victory…
WHO draft report says animals likely source of COVID-19
World
March 29, 2021
WHO draft report says animals likely source of COVID-19
BEIJING (AP) — A joint World Health Organization-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that transmission of the virus…
North Sinai reports no new coronavirus cases or deaths on Monday
Egypt
March 29, 2021
North Sinai reports no new coronavirus cases or deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Health Ministry’s Directorate in North Sinai reported no new coronavirus infections or deaths on Monday. Undersecretary of the…
UAE firm to manufacture Chinese Sinopharm vaccine from April
Middle East
March 29, 2021
UAE firm to manufacture Chinese Sinopharm vaccine from April
DUBAI (Reuters) – A firm based in the United Arab Emirates will start commercial production of China’s Sinopharm vaccines in…
Happy Monday? England embarks on major easing of lockdown
Egypt
March 29, 2021
Happy Monday? England embarks on major easing of lockdown
LONDON (AP) — It’s being dubbed Happy Monday. England is embarking on a major easing of its latest coronavirus lockdown…
Paris doctors warn of catastrophic overload of virus cases
World
March 28, 2021
Paris doctors warn of catastrophic overload of virus cases
PARIS (AP) — Critical care doctors in Paris say surging coronavirus infections could soon overwhelm their ability to care for…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 683 new cases and 41 deaths on Saturday, total now 152,642
Egypt
March 28, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 683 new cases and 41 deaths on Saturday, total now 152,642
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Saturday confirmed 683 new coronavirus cases bringing the country’s total up to 152,642, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
UK variant hunters lead global race to stay ahead of COVID
World
March 28, 2021
UK variant hunters lead global race to stay ahead of COVID
LONDON (AP) — On March 4, 2020, when there were just 84 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.K., professor…
Israelis gather for Passover, celebrating freedom from virus
Middle East
March 27, 2021
Israelis gather for Passover, celebrating freedom from virus
JERUSALEM (AP) — A year ago, Giordana Grego’s parents spent Passover at home in Israel, alone but grateful that they…
Thailand plans quarantine-free entry for vaccinated tourists
World
March 26, 2021
Thailand plans quarantine-free entry for vaccinated tourists
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand plans to allow vaccinated foreigners to visit the southern resort island of Phuket without quarantining on…