pandemic
COVID-19 in Egypt: 303 new cases, 12 deaths on Thursday
Egypt
September 3, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 303 new cases, 12 deaths on Thursday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Thursday reported 303 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths, and 439 recoveries. A total…
Vaccines made in South Africa to stay in Africa, says envoy
World
September 2, 2021
Vaccines made in South Africa to stay in Africa, says envoy
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Vaccine doses produced by a plant in South Africa will no longer be exported to Europe…
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
World
September 2, 2021
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low, another sign…
Coronavirus cases in Egypt rise 469% in a month: Health Ministry
Egypt
September 2, 2021
Coronavirus cases in Egypt rise 469% in a month: Health Ministry
The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced that the rate of coronavirus infections increased by 469 percent until the beginning of…
Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status
World
September 2, 2021
Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status
The German government was set to pass a new workplace coronavirus hygiene ordinance on Wednesday but rejected the suggestion to give…
Morocco starts vaccinating children ages 12 to 17
Middle East
September 2, 2021
Morocco starts vaccinating children ages 12 to 17
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has launched a campaign to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children from 12 to 17, becoming…
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
JERUSALEM, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Israeli pupils returned to school on Wednesday with mask requirements and mandatory COVID-19 testing aimed…
Egypt to receive 5.2 million doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in September
Egypt
September 1, 2021
Egypt to receive 5.2 million doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in September
Egypt is set to receive 5.2 million doses of the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in September, Minister of Health…
Australia aims to ‘live with virus’ instead of eliminating it
World
September 1, 2021
Australia aims to ‘live with virus’ instead of eliminating it
SYDNEY, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Australian authorities on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 lockdown in Melbourne for another three weeks, as…
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
Middle East
September 1, 2021
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
GAZA/RAMALLAH, West Bank, Sept 1 (Reuters) – After mandating vaccinations for workers and many students – and offering prize money…