coronavirus (COVID-19)
Egypt has two strains of coronavirus: official
Science
December 18, 2020
Egypt has two strains of coronavirus: official
A series of tests has identified that there are two strains of coronavirus in Egypt, said Jehan al-Assal, Vice President…
Toughest COVID-19 rules extended to much of south England
World
December 18, 2020
Toughest COVID-19 rules extended to much of south England
LONDON (AP) — Large parts of southern England will be placed under the country’s strictest coronavirus restrictions from this weekend,…
US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization
World
December 18, 2020
US FDA advisory panel sets stage for Moderna vaccine authorization
(Reuters) -The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will “rapidly” work towards granting emergency approval of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine…
Egyptian Cabinet allocates LE1 bn for coronavirus expenditures
Egypt
December 17, 2020
Egyptian Cabinet allocates LE1 bn for coronavirus expenditures
The Egyptian Cabinet’s spokesperson Nader Saad announced on Wednesday that the Higher Committee for the Management of the Coronavirus Crisis has…
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
World
December 17, 2020
Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout draws wary, mixed response
MOSCOW (AP) — While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version…
The show must go on: Cairo Opera House to host three Christmas concerts amid COVID-19 second wave
Culture
December 17, 2020
The show must go on: Cairo Opera House to host three Christmas concerts amid COVID-19 second wave
The Cairo Opera House will host three Christmas concerts over the next week amid a surge in coronavirus cases. On…
UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly
World
December 17, 2020
UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly
The United Kingdom’s health secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new variant of the coronavirus that appears to be spreading…
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
World
December 17, 2020
French President Macron tests positive for COVID-19
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday, following a week when he has met with…
Lives Lost: Doctor chose to stay, work in war-torn Syria
Middle East
December 17, 2020
Lives Lost: Doctor chose to stay, work in war-torn Syria
Dr. Adnan Jasem had every reason to leave war-torn Syria after surviving a bomb blast that broke his legs four…
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
World
December 17, 2020
The Latest: Denmark begins shutting down nationwide
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark is shutting down nationwide, with shopping malls and department stores ordered to close as of Wednesday…