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South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep
World

South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In an effort to revive its tourism industry, South Africa has opened up international travel to visitors…
Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row
Egypt

Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 227 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases
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The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases

NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s top public health official says the continent has seen an average 8 percent rise in new…
Mandatory closing times for retail businesses, restaurants across Egypt to take effect December 1
Egypt

Mandatory closing times for retail businesses, restaurants across Egypt to take effect December 1

The new government-imposed opening hours on shops, restaurants, cafes, and malls will be imposed starting December 1, Cabinet spokesperson Nader…
Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients
Middle East

Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey on Wednesday banned smoking in crowded public places to slow a recent surge in symptomatic coronavirus…
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
World

Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private

GENEVA (AP) — As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform…
EFA requests security approval for 20,000 fans at CAF Champions League’s final match
Egypt

EFA requests security approval for 20,000 fans at CAF Champions League’s final match

The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Tuesday sent a request to CAF authorities, asking them to allow 20,000 fans to attend…
Turkey interested in producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine: Russian health ministry
Middle East

Turkey interested in producing Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine: Russian health ministry

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Turkey is interested in producing Russia’s first coronavirus vaccine, Sputnik V, at domestic facilities, Russia’s health ministry…
Egypt, World Bank agree to invest US$450 mn to battle coronavirus
Business

Egypt, World Bank agree to invest US$450 mn to battle coronavirus

Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat and the World Bank on Tuesday has agreed to invest US$450 million to…
Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life
World

Future of business travel unclear as virus upends work life

For the lucrative business travel industry, Brian Contreras represents its worst fears. A partner account executive at a US tech…
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