COVID-19
In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
Middle East
March 27, 2020
In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies even doctors hardened by conflict
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — Through decades of conflict, Dr Haidar Hantoush has watched wounded soldiers and civilians flood into Iraq’s emergency…
Can anti-malarial and rheumatoid arthritis drugs treat coronavirus?
Science
March 27, 2020
Can anti-malarial and rheumatoid arthritis drugs treat coronavirus?
A number of rumors have surfaced online claiming that anti-malarial drugs or medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, which contain…
‘We got your back’: Online initiative helps stranded Egyptians worldwide
Features/Interviews
March 27, 2020
‘We got your back’: Online initiative helps stranded Egyptians worldwide
On March 16, Egyptians on Facebook launched an online initiative called “we got your back,” hoping to offer support to…
Netflix reduces pressure on local internet service providers as more Egyptians stay home
Cinema/TV
March 27, 2020
Netflix reduces pressure on local internet service providers as more Egyptians stay home
Amid a recently-imposed nighttime curfew and efforts to encourage Egyptians to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus, streaming…
Iran’s army sets up hospital in virus-stricken capital
Middle East
March 27, 2020
Iran’s army sets up hospital in virus-stricken capital
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The Iranian military has set up a 2,000-bed hospital in an exhibition center in the capital…
India’s coronavirus heroes come under attack
World
March 27, 2020
India’s coronavirus heroes come under attack
They have been hailed as India’s coronavirus “heroes”, but doctors, nurses, delivery drivers and other frontline workers have been attacked…
Italy praises Egyptian medical team for saving the lives of 10 elderly tourists with coronavirus
Egypt
March 27, 2020
Italy praises Egyptian medical team for saving the lives of 10 elderly tourists with coronavirus
The representative of the Italian Consulate in Upper Egypt, Francis Amin, praised the medical team at Luxor Governorate’s Esna quarantine…
China’s imported cases rise as foreigners banned and flights cut
World
March 27, 2020
China’s imported cases rise as foreigners banned and flights cut
China reported more than 50 imported cases of the coronavirus on Friday, hours after announcing a ban on foreigners entering…
Education Ministry mulls returning 2nd semester fees to parents amid school closures
Egypt
March 27, 2020
Education Ministry mulls returning 2nd semester fees to parents amid school closures
Egypt’s Education Ministry is currently mulling returning second semester tuition fees at private schools to parents, Education Minister Tarek Shawky…
South Africa begins ‘unprecedented’ military-patrolled lockdown
World
March 27, 2020
South Africa begins ‘unprecedented’ military-patrolled lockdown
South Africa came under a nationwide military-patrolled lockdown on Friday, joining other African countries imposing strict curfews and shutdowns in…