coronavirus (COVID-19)
Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status
World
September 2, 2021
Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status
The German government was set to pass a new workplace coronavirus hygiene ordinance on Wednesday but rejected the suggestion to give…
Morocco starts vaccinating children ages 12 to 17
Middle East
September 2, 2021
Morocco starts vaccinating children ages 12 to 17
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco has launched a campaign to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children from 12 to 17, becoming…
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
JERUSALEM, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Israeli pupils returned to school on Wednesday with mask requirements and mandatory COVID-19 testing aimed…
Egypt to receive 5.2 million doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in September
Egypt
September 1, 2021
Egypt to receive 5.2 million doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in September
Egypt is set to receive 5.2 million doses of the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in September, Minister of Health…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 279 new cases, 9 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
September 1, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 279 new cases, 9 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday reported 279 new coronavirus cases, nine deaths, and 763 recoveries. A total…
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
Middle East
September 1, 2021
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
GAZA/RAMALLAH, West Bank, Sept 1 (Reuters) – After mandating vaccinations for workers and many students – and offering prize money…
Mohamed Ramadan’s North Coast concert canceled due to COVID-19
Culture
August 31, 2021
Mohamed Ramadan’s North Coast concert canceled due to COVID-19
Egyptian actor and singer Mohamed Ramadan announced on Tuesday that his upcoming concert in New Alamein City on the North…
Cairo Metro Authority warns commuters of coronavirus 4th wave
Egypt
August 31, 2021
Cairo Metro Authority warns commuters of coronavirus 4th wave
Cairo Metro Authority issued warnings on Monday for commuters to take precautionary measures against COVID-19, as Egypt enters a fourth…
Saudi students return to school with masks and checks
Middle East
August 30, 2021
Saudi students return to school with masks and checks
RIYADH, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Waleed Saleh grinned behind his face mask in the corridor of Riyadh’s Ibn al-Hajeb elementary…
Egypt aiming to produce 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses per day: PM
Egypt
August 30, 2021
Egypt aiming to produce 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses per day: PM
Egypt is seeking to produce three million coronavirus vaccine doses per day, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during a tour…