coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 in Egypt: 591 new cases, 43 deaths on Monday
Egypt
March 9, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 591 new cases, 43 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 591 new coronavirus cases, up from 581 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 43…
Here are the possible side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
Egypt
March 8, 2021
Here are the possible side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine
Possible side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine include redness, hardness, and itching at the area of the injection, in addition…
Syrian president, wife test positive for coronavirus
Middle East
March 8, 2021
Syrian president, wife test positive for coronavirus
DAMASCUS, SYria (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president’s office…
15-episode series dominate Ramadan drama season
Cinema/TV
March 8, 2021
15-episode series dominate Ramadan drama season
As Ramadan 2021 approaches, the 15-episode drama has emerged as a strong force to compete against the abundant dramas released…
Protesters paralyze Lebanon amid political, economic crisis
Middle East
March 8, 2021
Protesters paralyze Lebanon amid political, economic crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters closed all major roads leading to the Lebanese capital on Monday, causing traffic jams and triggering…
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
Middle East
March 8, 2021
After historic whirlwind visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
BAGHDAD (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up his historic whirlwind tour of Iraq that sought to bring hope…
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
Middle East
March 8, 2021
With many vaccinated, Israel reopens economy before election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel reopened most of its economy Sunday as it removed many of its remaining coronavirus lockdown restrictions,…
Egypt administers over 1,000 coronavirus vaccine doses in first day of public vaccination campaign
Egypt
March 5, 2021
Egypt administers over 1,000 coronavirus vaccine doses in first day of public vaccination campaign
The Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced that 1141 citizens received the coronavirus vaccine on the first…
Travel industry bets on vaccine passports to draw Brits to Mediterranean
World
March 5, 2021
Travel industry bets on vaccine passports to draw Brits to Mediterranean
LONDON/MADRID/PARIS (Reuters) – The race to roll out vaccination passports is spurring competition among travel companies and tourist destinations for…
The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
World
March 5, 2021
The countries making dubious claims over Covid-19 — and what that means for the world
For the past year, countries around the world have shared data on Covid-19 cases and deaths with the World Health…