coronavirus (COVID-19)
Egypt opens investigation into physician’s death due to coronavirus
Egypt
May 27, 2020
Egypt opens investigation into physician’s death due to coronavirus
Egyptian Minister of Health Hala Zayed on Tuesday announced that the ministry is opening an urgent investigation into the death…
After rare silence, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen
Middle East
May 27, 2020
After rare silence, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar prepares to reopen
An eerie silence has fallen over Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest, largest and most visited markets, where…
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus
Middle East
May 27, 2020
With test results lost, an Afghan family fell to virus
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — As in many Afghan households, dinner at Dr. Yousuf Aryubi’s home meant the whole family —…
Egypt’s Doctors Syndicate calls for protective measures to be put into effect
Egypt
May 26, 2020
Egypt’s Doctors Syndicate calls for protective measures to be put into effect
The Egyptian Doctors Syndicate affirmed on Tuesday that measures announced by the Minister of Health regarding the protection of medical…
Concert held inside Egypt’s Aswan quarantine hospital, violating coronavirus restrictions
Egypt
May 26, 2020
Concert held inside Egypt’s Aswan quarantine hospital, violating coronavirus restrictions
Citizens in Aswan criticized those in charge of the coronavirus quarantine hospital in al-Sadaqa for allowing a concert to take…
Jordan’s civil servants return to work after two months break
Middle East
May 26, 2020
Jordan’s civil servants return to work after two months break
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s public sector employees began a phased return to work on Tuesday, more than two months after…
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over, dampens hopes
World
May 26, 2020
WHO warns that 1st wave of pandemic not over, dampens hopes
BANGKOK (AP) — As Brazil and India struggle with surging coronavirus cases, a top health expert is warning that the…
Even as Canada reopens, children in foster care endure long separations
World
May 26, 2020
Even as Canada reopens, children in foster care endure long separations
TORONTO (Reuters) — Children in Canada’s foster care homes have gone weeks without being able to see their parents in…
Hurghada hotels see rise in occupancy due to domestic tourism
Egypt
May 26, 2020
Hurghada hotels see rise in occupancy due to domestic tourism
Hurghada hotels witnessed a significant increase in occupancy rates on the second day of the Eid al-Fitr holiday due to…
Japanese face ‘new normal’ after coronavirus emergency lifted
World
May 26, 2020
Japanese face ‘new normal’ after coronavirus emergency lifted
TOKYO (Reuters) — A day after Japan ended its state of emergency, Tokyo residents took to the streets with a…