coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 in Egypt: 203 new cases, 8 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
August 26, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 203 new cases, 8 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday reported 203 new coronavirus cases, eight deaths, and 311 recoveries. A total…
Sydney hospitals erect emergency tents as COVID-19 cases hit record
World
August 26, 2021
Sydney hospitals erect emergency tents as COVID-19 cases hit record
SYDNEY, Aug 26 (Reuters) – Australia’s new daily cases of COVID-19 topped 1,000 on Thursday for the first time since…
Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy
Middle East
August 26, 2021
Arabian nights buzz: staycations boost Saudi economy
RIYADH, Aug 26 (Reuters) – When US celebrity chef David Burke opened his second restaurant in Riyadh earlier in August,…
Japan suspends 1.63M doses of Moderna over contamination
World
August 26, 2021
Japan suspends 1.63M doses of Moderna over contamination
TOKYO (AP) — Japan suspended use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine Thursday after contamination was found in…
Registration now open for COVID-19 travel booster shots: ministry
Egypt
August 25, 2021
Registration now open for COVID-19 travel booster shots: ministry
Those traveling for education or work can now register for a COVID-19 booster shot, even if they received a first…
Saudi Arabia allows entry of fully vaccinated Egyptian expats despite travel ban
Egypt
August 25, 2021
Saudi Arabia allows entry of fully vaccinated Egyptian expats despite travel ban
Saudi Arabia announced that it will now allow fully vaccinated expatriates to enter the Kingdom from countries facing a travel…
Turkey hopes for British tourists as German bookings fall
Middle East
August 24, 2021
Turkey hopes for British tourists as German bookings fall
ISTANBUL, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Turkey’s tourist sector is pinning its hopes on Britain removing it from a COVID-19 travel…
Egypt to deny state servants access to work until they are vaccinated
Egypt
August 24, 2021
Egypt to deny state servants access to work until they are vaccinated
The Health and Population Ministry announced Sunday that starting October, government workers will not be allowed to work without a…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 189 new cases, 5 deaths on Monday
Egypt
August 24, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 189 new cases, 5 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Monday reported 189 new coronavirus cases, five deaths, and 211 recoveries. The country…
Israel’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters show signs of taming Delta
Middle East
August 24, 2021
Israel’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters show signs of taming Delta
JERUSALEM, Aug 24 (Reuters) – Less than a month into a COVID-19 vaccine booster drive, Israel is seeing signs of…