Coronavirus reopenings
Egyptian Cabinet denies claims that sports clubs to resume activities mid-June
Egypt
June 12, 2020
Egyptian Cabinet denies claims that sports clubs to resume activities mid-June
The Egyptian Cabinet on Thursday denied rumors that it would allow sports clubs to resume activities on June 15. The…
Egypt postpones full reopening due to increasing number of COVID-19 cases: official
Egypt
June 12, 2020
Egypt postpones full reopening due to increasing number of COVID-19 cases: official
Egyptian Cabinet Spokesperson Nader Saad on Friday said that the government’s decision to postpone a full economic reopening takes into…
Indian capital’s crematoriums overwhelmed with virus dead
World
June 12, 2020
Indian capital’s crematoriums overwhelmed with virus dead
NEW DELHI (AP) — When Raj Singh’s 70-year-old mother died from the coronavirus in India’s capital, he took comfort in…
Many forces behind alarming rise in virus cases in 21 US states
World
June 11, 2020
Many forces behind alarming rise in virus cases in 21 US states
NEW YORK (AP) — States are rolling back lockdowns, but the coronavirus isn’t done with the US. Cases are rising…
With measures lifted, Balkans hit by coronavirus case spike
World
June 11, 2020
With measures lifted, Balkans hit by coronavirus case spike
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president has canceled his party’s campaign rallies and officials in Bosnia, North Macedonia and Albania…
WHO warns against premature coronavirus reopenings
World
June 11, 2020
WHO warns against premature coronavirus reopenings
The World Health Organization warned that now is not the time to abandon caution and lift precautionary measures against the…
Egypt to reopen tourism, aviation sectors in coastal governorates starting July 1
Egypt
June 11, 2020
Egypt to reopen tourism, aviation sectors in coastal governorates starting July 1
Egyptian Information Minister Osama Heikal on Thursday announced that Egypt will reopen its tourism and aviation sectors in the coastal…
Latin America logs 70,000 coronavirus deaths
World
June 11, 2020
Latin America logs 70,000 coronavirus deaths
More than 70,000 people have died from coronavirus in Latin America as the pandemic sweeps through the region, putting growing…
Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
Middle East
June 10, 2020
Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Perhaps nowhere is the world’s lack of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic more…
Abu Dhabi extends ban on movement in and out of the emirate and between cities
Middle East
June 9, 2020
Abu Dhabi extends ban on movement in and out of the emirate and between cities
DUBAI (Reuters) — Abu Dhabi will extend by one week a ban on movement in and out of the emirate…