coronavirus (COVID-19)
First COVID-19 case detected in Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
World
May 15, 2020
First COVID-19 case detected in Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The first coronavirus case has been confirmed in the crowded camps for Rohingya refugees in southern…
Six Egyptian judges, public prosecutors contract COVID-19
Egypt
May 15, 2020
Six Egyptian judges, public prosecutors contract COVID-19
The Egyptian Judges Club, headed by Counselor Mohamed Abdel Mohsen, announced on Friday that the club is following up on…
China economy better but vital consumer demand still feeble
World
May 15, 2020
China economy better but vital consumer demand still feeble
BEIJING (AP) — Factory output rose in April as China’s virus-battered economy reopened but job losses depressed consumer spending, a…
Years of conflict leave Somalia ill-equipped to fight virus
World
May 15, 2020
Years of conflict leave Somalia ill-equipped to fight virus
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Years of conflict, instability and poverty have left Somalia ill-equipped to handle a health crisis like…
Iraqi doctor’s fight with virus lays bare a battered system
Middle East
May 15, 2020
Iraqi doctor’s fight with virus lays bare a battered system
BAGHDAD (AP) — Dr. Marwa al-Khafaji’s homecoming after 20 days in a hospital isolation ward was met by spite. Someone…
Qatar makes wearing masks outside mandatory with violators fined up to $50,000
Middle East
May 15, 2020
Qatar makes wearing masks outside mandatory with violators fined up to $50,000
CAIRO (Reuters) — Qatar’s interior ministry announced on Thursday that wearing masks will be mandatory to go outside starting Sunday,…
Egyptian Health Ministry to apply coronavirus “coexistence plan” in 3 stages
Egypt
May 14, 2020
Egyptian Health Ministry to apply coronavirus “coexistence plan” in 3 stages
The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced on Thursday that it will implement its “coexistence plan” to deal with the coronavirus…
European countries offer more economic relief from pandemic
Economy
May 14, 2020
European countries offer more economic relief from pandemic
ROME (AP) — European governments promised more relief to their citizens on Thursday as a top US immunologist prepared to…
US immunologist warns of ‘darkest winter’ if virus rebounds
World
May 14, 2020
US immunologist warns of ‘darkest winter’ if virus rebounds
WASHINGTON (AP) — America faces the “darkest winter in modern history” unless leaders act decisively to prevent a rebound of…
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
Middle East
May 14, 2020
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Virtual reality tours have replaced flag-waving rallies as Palestinians facing coronavirus restrictions create digital spaces to lament…