coronavirus (COVID-19)

Tanzania says virus defeated through prayer, but fears grow
World

Tanzania says virus defeated through prayer, but fears grow

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — On just one day this month, 50 Tanzanian truck drivers tested positive for the coronavirus after…
Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him
World

Trump lashes out at scientists whose findings contradict him

WASHINGTON (AP) — “A Trump enemy statement,” he said of one study. “A political hit job,” he said of another.…
Egyptian Prime Minister reiterates need to abide by coronavirus prevention measures during Eid al-Fitr
Egypt

Egyptian Prime Minister reiterates need to abide by coronavirus prevention measures during Eid al-Fitr

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday reiterated that citizens must abide by coronavirus prevention measures imposed by the government…
President of Egypt’s Fayoum University contracts COVID-19
Egypt

President of Egypt’s Fayoum University contracts COVID-19

Fayoum University announced on Wednesday that its President, Ahmed Gaber Shedid, was quarantined on Tuesday evening after being diagnosed with…
Turkey eases quarantine restrictions on arrivals from abroad
Middle East

Turkey eases quarantine restrictions on arrivals from abroad

ANKARA (Reuters) — Turkey will ease existing 14-day quarantine restrictions for citizens coming from abroad as the country starts softening…
Coronavirus stifles Eid al-Fitr celebrations
Middle East

Coronavirus stifles Eid al-Fitr celebrations

As the Muslim world prepares to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Islam’s holiest month, many of the faithful…
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources self-isolating after contact with Daqahlia Governor
Egypt

Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources self-isolating after contact with Daqahlia Governor

Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mohammad Abdel Aty on Tuesday announced that he will be self-isolating following a…
Muslim World League donates one million Saudi riyals to Egypt’s coronavirus fight
Egypt

Muslim World League donates one million Saudi riyals to Egypt’s coronavirus fight

The Muslim World League (MWL) on Wednesday donated one million Saudi riyals (US$266,259) to Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population,…
Professor at Egypt’s Monufiya University dies of coronavirus
Egypt

Professor at Egypt’s Monufiya University dies of coronavirus

Egypt’s Medical Syndicate on Wednesday announced the death of Dr. Hassan Farhat, Professor of Ophthalmology in the Faculty of Medicine at Egypt’s…
Turkey’s pandemic strategy hinges on hazmat-suited gumshoes
Middle East

Turkey’s pandemic strategy hinges on hazmat-suited gumshoes

ISTANBUL (AP) — They see themselves as public health detectives, working 24/7 to track the coronavirus’ insidious spread through a…
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