coronavirus (COVID-19)
Diplomatic doses: Israel shares vaccines with allied nations
Middle East
February 24, 2021
Diplomatic doses: Israel shares vaccines with allied nations
JERUSALEM (AP) — After jumping out to a quick start in its vaccination campaign, Israel announced Tuesday that it has…
World Bank threatens to stop funding Lebanon’s COVID-19 vaccines after reported violations
Middle East
February 23, 2021
World Bank threatens to stop funding Lebanon’s COVID-19 vaccines after reported violations
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The World Bank threatened to suspend financing for Lebanon’s COVID-19 vaccination drive in its second week after…
Egypt extends registration for EST until February 25th
Egypt
February 23, 2021
Egypt extends registration for EST until February 25th
The registration deadline for the third session of the Egyptian scholastic test (EST) for American diploma students has been extended…
300K doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccine land at Cairo Airport
Egypt
February 23, 2021
300K doses of China’s Sinopharm vaccine land at Cairo Airport
On Monday, Egypt received a gift from the Chinese government — 300,000 doses of the Chinese Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine. President…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 623 new cases, 51 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 23, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 623 new cases, 51 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 623 new coronavirus cases, up from 608 on Sunday. The ministry also announced 51…
Hamas-ruled Gaza launches coronavirus vaccination drive
Middle East
February 22, 2021
Hamas-ruled Gaza launches coronavirus vaccination drive
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip began its coronavirus vaccination drive on Monday following the arrival…
Dubai’s Emirates seeks key role in global vaccine delivery
Middle East
February 22, 2021
Dubai’s Emirates seeks key role in global vaccine delivery
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The belly of the Emirates plane that touched down in Dubai early Sunday from…
In Israel and beyond, virus vaccines bring political power
Middle East
February 22, 2021
In Israel and beyond, virus vaccines bring political power
JERUSALEM (AP) — Forget about oil and arms. Coronavirus vaccines are emerging as the newest currency of choice in the…
Health ministry official warns of third wave of coronavirus, urges caution
Egypt
February 22, 2021
Health ministry official warns of third wave of coronavirus, urges caution
On Monday, head of the central administration for preventive affairs at Egypt’s Ministry of Health, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Fattah, warned…
Egypt secures 100 mn coronavirus vaccine doses
Egypt
February 22, 2021
Egypt secures 100 mn coronavirus vaccine doses
The Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Hala Zayed announced on Sunday that the ministry has secured 100 million doses…