coronavirus (COVID-19)
For travelers abroad: How to receive an approved vaccine
Egypt
September 17, 2021
For travelers abroad: How to receive an approved vaccine
Egypt’s Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs released information on how travelers can get a vaccine approved at their…
Iran approves US firm J&J’s shot as it fights fifth COVID wave
Middle East
September 17, 2021
Iran approves US firm J&J’s shot as it fights fifth COVID wave
Sept 16 (Reuters) – Iran’s new government has approved use of US firm Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, a senior official…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 458 new cases, 13 deaths on Saturday
Egypt
September 12, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 458 new cases, 13 deaths on Saturday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Saturday reported 458 new coronavirus cases, 13 deaths, and 750 recoveries. A total…
Egypt’s UK ambassador discusses cooperation with AstraZeneca
Egypt
September 11, 2021
Egypt’s UK ambassador discusses cooperation with AstraZeneca
Egyptian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Tarek Adel met on Friday with AstraZeneca’s Vice President for the Middle East and…
COVID: How the delta variant has shattered Vietnam’s success
World
September 11, 2021
COVID: How the delta variant has shattered Vietnam’s success
Through the first four months of this year, Diep Nguyen was enjoying Vietnam’s impressive containment of COVID-19. Her cafe in an upscale…
US could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources
World
September 11, 2021
US could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October -sources
Sept 10 (Reuters) – Top US health officials believe that Pfizer Inc’s (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized for children aged…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 433 new cases, 11 deaths on Friday
Egypt
September 11, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 433 new cases, 11 deaths on Friday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Friday reported 433 new coronavirus cases, 11 deaths, and 532 recoveries. A total…
CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID
World
September 11, 2021
CDC finds unvaccinated 11 times more likely to die of COVID
New US studies released Friday show the COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations and death even as the extra-contagious…
UAE lifts ban on entry from certain countries for vaccinated residents
Middle East
September 10, 2021
UAE lifts ban on entry from certain countries for vaccinated residents
DUBAI, Sept 10 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Friday residents who had been fully vaccinated with a…
Egypt discusses local production of Moderna vaccine at Vacsera
Egypt
September 10, 2021
Egypt discusses local production of Moderna vaccine at Vacsera
Health Minister Hala Zayed held an online meeting with representatives of the US company Moderna to discuss the possibility of…