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COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated, say officials
World
June 17, 2021
COVID-19 cases surge in Africa, less than 0.8% of people fully vaccinated, say officials
NAIROBI, June 17 (Reuters) – COVID-19 cases rose by over 20 percent week-on-week in nearly two dozen African countries and…
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
World
June 17, 2021
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Thursday announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other…
Health Ministry reveals black fungus symptoms in official report
Egypt
June 17, 2021
Health Ministry reveals black fungus symptoms in official report
In an official report on Thursday, the Egyptian Ministry of Health revealed the symptoms of the black fungus disease, explaining…
Five signs of a weak immune system
Health & Fitness
June 14, 2021
Five signs of a weak immune system
The immune system is a system of vital processes carried out by organs, cells, and particles inside an organism in…
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
World
June 14, 2021
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in…
With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
Middle East
June 14, 2021
With surge in virus, Oman faces shortage of hospital beds
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Coronavirus infections are surging in the Gulf Arab state of Oman, where health officials…
As infections rise, England braces for delay in reopenings
World
June 14, 2021
As infections rise, England braces for delay in reopenings
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to disappoint people across England later Monday by saying that…
UAE, Bahrain make Pfizer/BioNTech shot available to those who got Sinopharm vaccine
Middle East
June 4, 2021
UAE, Bahrain make Pfizer/BioNTech shot available to those who got Sinopharm vaccine
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have made the Pfizer/BioNTech, coronavirus vaccine available as a booster shot to those initially…
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
World
June 4, 2021
Coronavirus: WHO warns Africa not ready for third wave
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday warned that the threat of a third wave of coronavirus hitting Africa is “real and…
Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region
Middle East
June 3, 2021
Russia, Bahrain to produce Sputnik V vaccine for MENA region
The sovereign funds of Russia and Bahrain signed a preliminary agreement on Thursday to manufacture and distribute the Russian Sputnik…