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COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated, say officials
World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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