Health
COVID-19 in Egypt: 812 new cases, 40 deaths on Sunday
Egypt
April 12, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 812 new cases, 40 deaths on Sunday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday confirmed 812 new coronavirus cases, 40 deaths, and 445 recovered cases. The…
‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar
Middle East
April 12, 2021
‘How can we not be tense?’ Turkey’s coronavirus infections soar
ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) -The red letters scrolling across the front of Fikret Oluk’s bus say: “Stay Home Turkey”. But the Istanbul…
Egypt’s Minister of Health notes considerable jump in COVID-19 cases over last 6 weeks
Egypt
April 9, 2021
Egypt’s Minister of Health notes considerable jump in COVID-19 cases over last 6 weeks
The Egyptian Health Minister Hala Zayed announced on Friday that the number of COVID-19 cases in Egypt has noticeably increased…
Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations
Middle East
April 9, 2021
Iraq blames public for new virus record, urges vaccinations
Iraq’s Health Ministry has warned of “dire consequences” ahead because citizens are not heeding coronavirus prevention measures, after the country…
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths
World
April 9, 2021
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths
Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19…
UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown
World
April 8, 2021
UK infections drop about 60% amid vaccinations, lockdown
LONDON (AP) — The UK’s COVID-19 vaccination program is beginning to break the link between infection and serious illness or…
Afghans work to stem polio rise amid violence, pandemic
Middle East
April 8, 2021
Afghans work to stem polio rise amid violence, pandemic
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan is trying to inoculate millions of children against polio after pandemic lockdowns stalled the effort…
Coronavirus digest: New Zealand suspends travel from India
World
April 8, 2021
Coronavirus digest: New Zealand suspends travel from India
New Zealand on Thursday said it will temporarily suspend entry for all travelers arriving from India. The announcement comes after…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 783 new cases, 37 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
April 8, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 783 new cases, 37 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday confirmed 783 new coronavirus cases, 37 deaths, and 444 recovered cases. The…
Japan denies report of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry
World
April 8, 2021
Japan denies report of vaccine priority for Olympic athletes after outcry
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan’s government moved to cool a social media furore on Thursday saying it was currently not looking to…