influenza
UK heading towards a deadly triple mix of viruses: medical report
World
December 16, 2022
UK heading towards a deadly triple mix of viruses: medical report
Virus experts warned, in a report issued by three UK’s Academy of Medical Sciences, that the UK was heading towards…
The respiratory syncytial virus is the most common in Egypt but only has mild symptoms
Egypt
November 17, 2022
The respiratory syncytial virus is the most common in Egypt but only has mild symptoms
Out of 100 cases infected with the respiratory syncytial virus in Egypt, 98 are without symptoms or have simple symptoms,…
Egypt has zero coronavirus deaths, situation is ‘reassuring’: official
Egypt
September 19, 2022
Egypt has zero coronavirus deaths, situation is ‘reassuring’: official
Deaths of coronavirus in Egypt “have reached zero,” and the situation has become “very reassuring”, Mohamed Awad Tag Eddin, Advisor…
Return of the flu: EU faces threat of prolonged ‘twindemic’
World
January 17, 2022
Return of the flu: EU faces threat of prolonged ‘twindemic’
BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Influenza has returned to Europe at a faster-than-expected rate this winter after almost disappearing last…
January, February and March are season for the spread of influenza: minister
Egypt
January 17, 2022
January, February and March are season for the spread of influenza: minister
January, February and March are the season for the spread of influenza, which is being monitored by 23 hospitals in…
Egypt to receive share of coronavirus vaccines once produced: official
Egypt
November 10, 2020
Egypt to receive share of coronavirus vaccines once produced: official
Egypt has already reserved a share of the coronavirus vaccine, to be provided after it is produced commercially, the Advisor…
Current seasonal flu not connected with ‘swine flu’: doctor
Health & Fitness
January 10, 2020
Current seasonal flu not connected with ‘swine flu’: doctor
The seasonal flu making its rounds this winter is not “swine flu,” said Abdellatif al-Murr, professor of public health at…
‘Killer’ cells raise hope of universal flu vaccine
Health & Fitness
February 19, 2019
‘Killer’ cells raise hope of universal flu vaccine
Scientists said Monday they had discovered immune cells that can fight all known flu viruses in what was hailed as…
UPDATE: Health Ministry claims influenza, not swine flu responsible for recent deaths
Egypt
January 16, 2016
UPDATE: Health Ministry claims influenza, not swine flu responsible for recent deaths
The Health Ministry has stressed that no cases of swine flu have been detected recently, as news reports emerge on…
US bird flu causes egg shortage, emergency measures
Health & Fitness
May 24, 2015
US bird flu causes egg shortage, emergency measures
As a virulent avian influenza outbreak continues to spread across the Midwestern United States, some egg-dependent companies are contemplating drastic…