coronavirus (COVID-19)
More claims of black fungus emerge in Egypt as Health Ministry denies presence
Egypt
May 26, 2021
More claims of black fungus emerge in Egypt as Health Ministry denies presence
Earlier this week, rumors spread about the death Egyptian actor Samir Ghanem, with his brother confirming that Ghanem had contracted…
Turkish teams on mission to persuade the vaccine-reluctant
Middle East
May 26, 2021
Turkish teams on mission to persuade the vaccine-reluctant
MARDIN, Turkey (AP) — In the medieval Turkish city of Mardin, Medine Ereli calls out to a team of medical…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,140 new cases, 49 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
May 26, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,140 new cases, 49 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 1,140 new coronavirus cases, down from 1,149 on Monday. The ministry also reported 49…
UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events
Middle East
May 26, 2021
UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events
The United Arab Emirates said vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for people attending all “live events” from June 6,…
Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
Features/Interviews
May 25, 2021
Covid-19 vaccine boosters may be necessary. Here’s what you need to know
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues in the United States, with people ages 12 and older receiving their shots, vaccine…
Egyptian Health Ministry offers in-home coronavirus vaccine service
Egypt
May 25, 2021
Egyptian Health Ministry offers in-home coronavirus vaccine service
An official from Egypt’s Ministry of Health confirmed that the ministry is working to provide in-home vaccination services for eligible…
Bahrain daily COVID-19 deaths hit record as infections surge
Egypt
May 25, 2021
Bahrain daily COVID-19 deaths hit record as infections surge
Bahrain’s health ministry on Monday reported 28 deaths from Covid-19, the highest daily toll in the small island nation which…
Egyptian officials deny presence of new coronavirus strain in Egypt
Egypt
May 24, 2021
Egyptian officials deny presence of new coronavirus strain in Egypt
The Egyptian Cabinet’s Media Center on Monday denied social media rumors claiming that the new coronavirus strain found in India…
Egypt in peak of third coronavirus wave: official
Egypt
May 24, 2021
Egypt in peak of third coronavirus wave: official
Health Ministry official Mohamed al-Nady warned on Sunday that Egypt is in the peak of its third wave of coronavirus,…
Egypt’s coronavirus business restrictions continue on Saturday
Egypt
May 21, 2021
Egypt’s coronavirus business restrictions continue on Saturday
Saturday will witness the continued closure of shops, cafes, malls, sports clubs, gyms and wedding halls across Egypt from 9…