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COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated, say officials
World
June 17, 2021
COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated, say officials
NAIROBI, June 17 (Reuters) – COVID-19 cases rose by over 20 percent week-on-week in nearly two dozen African countries and…
French tourism seeks new boost with Disneyland reopening
World
June 17, 2021
French tourism seeks new boost with Disneyland reopening
PARIS (AP) — France’s tourism sector is taking a further step toward normality with the reopening of Disneyland Paris, two…
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
World
June 17, 2021
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other…
Health Ministry reveals black fungus symptoms in official report
Egypt
June 17, 2021
Health Ministry reveals black fungus symptoms in official report
In an official report on Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Health revealed the symptoms of the black fungus disease, explaining…
China disease expert says COVID-19 origins probe should shift to U.S.- Global Times
World
June 17, 2021
China disease expert says COVID-19 origins probe should shift to U.S.- Global Times
A senior Chinese epidemiologist said the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigations into the…
Enpact, TUI Care Foundation launch tourism recovery initiative in Egypt
Egypt
June 17, 2021
Enpact, TUI Care Foundation launch tourism recovery initiative in Egypt
The German non-profit organization enpact and the TUI Care Foundation have launched the Tourism Recovery Programme in Egypt, which aims…
Cairo Airport joins list of global airports for safe healthy travel
Egypt
June 16, 2021
Cairo Airport joins list of global airports for safe healthy travel
The Cairo International Airport joined the list of global airports approved for safe, healthy travel by the Airport Council International…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 613 new cases, 31 deaths on Monday
Egypt
June 15, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 613 new cases, 31 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 613 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 273,795. The total number…
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
World
June 14, 2021
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in…
With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
Middle East
June 14, 2021
With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coronavirus infections are surging in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, where health officials…