COVID-19
Turkey says seven European countries barred Turkish passengers as Omicron surges
Middle East
December 30, 2021
Turkey says seven European countries barred Turkish passengers as Omicron surges
ANKARA, Dec 30 (Reuters) – Seven European nations, including the Netherlands, Italy and Spain, have barred Turkish passengers from entering…
World nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open
World
December 30, 2021
World nations try to balance Omicron restrictions while keeping economies open
ROME/WASHINGTON, Dec 29 (Reuters) – Global COVID-19 infections hit a record high over the past seven-day period, Reuters data showed…
UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London
World
December 25, 2021
UK sets new record for COVID cases as Omicron sweeps London
LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Britain reported another day of record COVID-19 cases on Friday, with new estimates showing swathes…
Omicron’s symptoms are similar to common cold: British study
Science
December 24, 2021
Omicron’s symptoms are similar to common cold: British study
In conjunction with a British study warning that half of those infected with colds may be infected with the Omicron…
Japan’s record $940 bln budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat
World
December 24, 2021
Japan’s record $940 bln budget to help recovery as fiscal reform in back seat
TOKYO, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Japan’s cabinet approved on Friday an annual budget of $940 billion that is a record…
CDC cuts quarantine time for healthcare workers amid Omicron surge
World
December 24, 2021
CDC cuts quarantine time for healthcare workers amid Omicron surge
Dec 23 (Reuters) – Healthcare workers in the United States who test positive for COVID-19 but are asymptomatic can return…
S. Korea marks deadliest day of pandemic as omicron looms
World
December 23, 2021
S. Korea marks deadliest day of pandemic as omicron looms
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea set a new record for COVID-19 deaths on Thursday as officials warned that…
Live updates: Biden near staffer who later tested positive
World
December 21, 2021
Live updates: Biden near staffer who later tested positive
WASHINGTON — The White House says President Joe Biden had close contact with a staff member who later tested positive…
Clinical tests for Egyptian COVI-VAX vaccine have six months ahead: official
Egypt
December 17, 2021
Clinical tests for Egyptian COVI-VAX vaccine have six months ahead: official
Clinical tests for the Egyptian COVI-VAX vaccine have six months ahead, Professor of Virology at the National Research Center, Mohamed…
Egypt’s COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to surge on Wednesday
Egypt
December 16, 2021
Egypt’s COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to surge on Wednesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday reported 879 new coronavirus cases, 48 deaths, and 525 recoveries. A total…