pandemic
The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated
World
May 26, 2021
The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say they plan to allow people to drop their masks from July if…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,140 new cases, 49 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
May 26, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,140 new cases, 49 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 1,140 new coronavirus cases, down from 1,149 on Monday. The ministry also reported 49…
UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events
Middle East
May 26, 2021
UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events
The United Arab Emirates said vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for people attending all “live events” from June 6,…
Vaccine inequality in India sends many falling through gaps
World
May 26, 2021
Vaccine inequality in India sends many falling through gaps
NEW DELHI (AP) — As the coronavirus tears through India, night watchman Sagar Kumar thinks constantly about getting vaccines for…
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
World
May 25, 2021
Moderna says its COVID-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot…
Officials issue contradictory remarks on black fungal infections in Egypt
Health & Fitness
May 25, 2021
Officials issue contradictory remarks on black fungal infections in Egypt
“His right eye contracted black fungus”, claimed the brother of late artist Samir Ghanem, who died Thursday evening of COVID-19…
EgyptAir to vaccinate aviation workers against coronavirus
Egypt
May 25, 2021
EgyptAir to vaccinate aviation workers against coronavirus
The Chairman of the Holding Company for EgyptAir Amr Abu al-Enein announced Tuesday that his company will launch a campaign…
10 common mistakes in fighting ‘coronasomnia’ — the inability to fall and stay asleep
Features/Interviews
May 25, 2021
10 common mistakes in fighting ‘coronasomnia’ — the inability to fall and stay asleep
(CNN) Covid-19 has spawned another global health crisis some have dubbed “coronasomnia” — an inability to fall asleep or get…
Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
Features/Interviews
May 25, 2021
Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues in the United States, with people ages 12 and older receiving their shots, vaccine…
Egyptian Health Ministry offers in-home coronavirus vaccine service
Egypt
May 25, 2021
Egyptian Health Ministry offers in-home coronavirus vaccine service
An official from Egypt’s Ministry of Health confirmed that the ministry is working to provide in-home vaccination services for eligible…