COVID-19
11 Nile cruise lines reopen in Luxor and Aswan after obtaining health certification
Egypt
October 5, 2020
11 Nile cruise lines reopen in Luxor and Aswan after obtaining health certification
Eleven of Luxor and Aswan’s floating hotels have reopened after undergoing coronavirus-related health and safety inspections conducted by Egypt’s ministries…
Russia to supply Egypt with 25 million doses of coronavirus vaccine
Egypt
September 30, 2020
Russia to supply Egypt with 25 million doses of coronavirus vaccine
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s national wealth fund, announced on Wednesday that it has agreed to supply 25…
Egypt’s COVID-19 recovery rates rise to 92.8%: ministry
Egypt
September 29, 2020
Egypt’s COVID-19 recovery rates rise to 92.8%: ministry
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that the coronavirus recovery rate in quarantine hospitals has increased to 92.8 percent.…
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
Middle East
September 28, 2020
The Latest: Dubai to restrict nightlife amid virus increase
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai has announced new restrictions on nightlife to curb a rising tide of coronavirus infections.…
Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual
Middle East
September 28, 2020
Saudi Arabia: G-20 gathering of world leaders to be virtual
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia, which is presiding over the Group of 20 countries this year, said…
Singapore COVID-19-testing ‘SwabBot’ pushes boundaries (and nasal cavities)
World
September 25, 2020
Singapore COVID-19-testing ‘SwabBot’ pushes boundaries (and nasal cavities)
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Seeking to improve the sometimes uncomfortable process of getting a COVID-19 test, a Singapore company has developed…
Flu season creeping up, may lead to rise in COVID-19 cases in many Eastern Mediterranean countries: WHO
Health & Fitness
September 10, 2020
Flu season creeping up, may lead to rise in COVID-19 cases in many Eastern Mediterranean countries: WHO
Influenza season is about to start in many Eastern Mediterranean countries, which may lead to an increase in cases of…
Egypt reopens 21 coronavirus quarantine hospitals
Egypt
August 12, 2020
Egypt reopens 21 coronavirus quarantine hospitals
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced that 21 isolation hospitals have been reinstated to treat moderate to severe COVID-19…
Egypt has 3rd most coronavirus cases among Arab nations: Johns Hopkins University
Egypt
July 8, 2020
Egypt has 3rd most coronavirus cases among Arab nations: Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University reported that among Arab countries, the largest numbers of coronavirus cases were in Saudi Arabia (217,100),…
Coronavirus means low-key, cost-saving wedding for one Egyptian couple
Egypt
April 24, 2020
Coronavirus means low-key, cost-saving wedding for one Egyptian couple
Mustafa Amin had looked forward to a regular Egyptian wedding party in a large Cairo reception hall packed with family…