coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus: India’s approval of local vaccines draws criticism
World
January 8, 2021
Coronavirus: India’s approval of local vaccines draws criticism
On Sunday, January 3, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin and Serum Institute of India’s Covishield…
Ministry official: Egypt has received Sinopharm and AstraZeneca doses, will begin Sputnik V trials soon
Egypt
January 8, 2021
Ministry official: Egypt has received Sinopharm and AstraZeneca doses, will begin Sputnik V trials soon
Egypt’s Assistant Minister of Health Mohammed Hassany announced that Egypt has received doses of Sinopharm and AstraZeneca, and will receive…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,219 new cases, 42 deaths on Thursday
Egypt
January 8, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,219 new cases, 42 deaths on Thursday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Thursday 1,219 new coronavirus cases, up from 1,007 on Wednesday. The…
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant
Egypt
January 8, 2021
Pfizer study suggests vaccine works against virus variant
New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two highly contagious variants of the…
Israel tightens nationwide coronavirus lockdown
Middle East
January 8, 2021
Israel tightens nationwide coronavirus lockdown
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel tightened a national lockdown on Friday in a bid to curb a sharp rise in new…
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
Middle East
January 7, 2021
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon began a 25-day nationwide lockdown Thursday to limit the spread of the coronavirus as infections hit…
Global hotel management company requests establishing 3 and 4-star hotels in Upper Egypt, North Coast
Egypt
January 7, 2021
Global hotel management company requests establishing 3 and 4-star hotels in Upper Egypt, North Coast
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Thursday announced that a global hotel management company has requested to establish three…
‘Enjoy your winter in Egypt’ initiative includes offers on flights, hotels
Travel
January 7, 2021
‘Enjoy your winter in Egypt’ initiative includes offers on flights, hotels
In an effort to revive Egypt’s struggling tourism industry, Egypt’s Aviation and Tourism ministers have launched the “Enjoy your Winter…
Coronavirus cases dip, deaths remain consistent as Egypt reports 1007 new cases on Wednesday
Egypt
January 7, 2021
Coronavirus cases dip, deaths remain consistent as Egypt reports 1007 new cases on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Wednesday 1,007 new coronavirus cases, down from 1,119 on Tuesday. The…
Without an audience, Alexandria’s Pope Tawadros II heads Christmas Mass at Wadi al-Natrun
Egypt
January 6, 2021
Without an audience, Alexandria’s Pope Tawadros II heads Christmas Mass at Wadi al-Natrun
Like many years past, the celebration of the Coptic Christmas Mass, led by Pope Tawadros II begins Wednesday at 8:45…