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US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
World
September 2, 2021
US jobless claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low, another sign…
Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status
World
September 2, 2021
Germany: Bosses can’t ask about employees’ coronavirus vaccination status
The German government was set to pass a new workplace coronavirus hygiene ordinance on Wednesday but rejected the suggestion to give…
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Middle East
September 1, 2021
Israeli students return to school amid surge in COVID-19 cases
JERUSALEM, Sept 1 (Reuters) – Israeli pupils returned to school on Wednesday with mask requirements and mandatory COVID-19 testing aimed…
Egypt to receive 5.2 million doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in September
Egypt
September 1, 2021
Egypt to receive 5.2 million doses of Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in September
Egypt is set to receive 5.2 million doses of the Moderna and Pfizer coronavirus vaccines in September, Minister of Health…
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
Middle East
September 1, 2021
COVID vaccine mandates – and prizes – boost uptake among Palestinians
GAZA/RAMALLAH, West Bank, Sept 1 (Reuters) – After mandating vaccinations for workers and many students – and offering prize money…
Saudi students return to school with masks and checks
Middle East
August 30, 2021
Saudi students return to school with masks and checks
RIYADH, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Waleed Saleh grinned behind his face mask in the corridor of Riyadh’s Ibn al-Hajeb elementary…
Egypt aiming to produce 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses per day: PM
Egypt
August 30, 2021
Egypt aiming to produce 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses per day: PM
Egypt is seeking to produce three million coronavirus vaccine doses per day, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said during a tour…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 255 new cases, 7 deaths on Sunday
Egypt
August 30, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 255 new cases, 7 deaths on Sunday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday reported 255 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths, and 432 recoveries. A total…
UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm recipients
Middle East
August 30, 2021
UAE capital mandates booster shot for Sinopharm recipients
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The capital of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday ordered all residents who received…
Egyptian Doctor sets recommendations for COVID-19 fourth wave
Health & Fitness
August 27, 2021
Egyptian Doctor sets recommendations for COVID-19 fourth wave
An Egyptian immunologist made several recommendations for the public to follow as Egypt heads into its fourth coronavirus wave, with…