pandemic
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
World
June 4, 2021
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the threat of a third wave of coronavirus hitting Africa is “real and…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 932 cases, 44 deaths on Thursday
Egypt
June 4, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 932 cases, 44 deaths on Thursday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 932 new coronavirus cases, 44 deaths and 800 recovered cases. There have now been…
Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region
Middle East
June 3, 2021
Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region
The sovereign funds of Russia and Bahrain signed a preliminary agreement on Thursday to manufacture and distribute the Russian Sputnik…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 951 new cases, 42 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
June 3, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 951 new cases, 42 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 951 new coronavirus cases, 42 deaths and 668 recovered cases. There have now been…
Coronavirus: WHO approves Sinovac COVID vaccine for emergency use
Health & Fitness
June 2, 2021
Coronavirus: WHO approves Sinovac COVID vaccine for emergency use
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that it approved the COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac Biotech for emergency use. It is…
Yes. Tokyo Olympics are ‘a go’ despite opposition, pandemic
World
June 2, 2021
Yes. Tokyo Olympics are ‘a go’ despite opposition, pandemic
TOKYO (AP) — Will the postponed Tokyo Olympics open despite rising opposition and the pandemic? The answer is almost certainly…
Despite vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks
World
June 2, 2021
Despite vaccines, nursing homes struggle with outbreaks
Jeannie Wells had hoped that regular visits would resume at her elderly mother’s New York nursing home once all the…
The Latest: Italy opens bars, restaurants for indoor service
World
June 1, 2021
The Latest: Italy opens bars, restaurants for indoor service
ROME— Italians may eat and drink indoors at bars and restaurants for the first time in months, and that includes…
Amid black fungus infections, health official urges strict adherence to COVID-19 treatment protocol
Egypt
June 1, 2021
Amid black fungus infections, health official urges strict adherence to COVID-19 treatment protocol
Vice President of the Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus Jihan al-Assal stressed the importance of following the ministry’s strict treatment…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 984 new cases, 49 death on Monday
Egypt
June 1, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 984 new cases, 49 death on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 984 new coronavirus cases, down from 1,007 the day before. It also announced 49…