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COVID-19 in Egypt: 445 new cases, 22 deaths on Thursday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 445 new cases, 22 deaths on Thursday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Thursday 445 new coronavirus cases, up from 421 on Wednesday. The…
Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria
Middle East

Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is ready to procure Russia’s coronavirus vaccine if it meets Ankara’s criteria, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca…
US on cusp of COVID-19 vaccine as deaths surpass 3,000 in a day
World

US on cusp of COVID-19 vaccine as deaths surpass 3,000 in a day

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States prepared to roll out a coronavirus vaccine within days as the country’s daily death…
Egyptian Cabinet: Egypt first in Africa, third in Middle East in facing COVID-19
Egypt

Egyptian Cabinet: Egypt first in Africa, third in Middle East in facing COVID-19

The Egyptian Cabinet has released an infographic detailing the country’s COVID-19 resiliency in comparison to the rest of the world,…
Egypt adds 421 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt

Egypt adds 421 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths on Wednesday

The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Wednesday 421 new coronavirus cases, down from 434 on Tuesday. The…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision
World

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in…
Israel sees spike in poverty during pandemic
Middle East

Israel sees spike in poverty during pandemic

JERUSALEM — The number of Israeli households living under the poverty line has grown by nearly 50 percent during the…
Iran says US sanctions hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines
Middle East

Iran says US sanctions hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that US sanctions are making it difficult for Iran to…
US virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead
World

US virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead

Deaths from COVID-19 in the US have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average, matching the frightening peak…
‘Nobody knows’: Experts baffled by mystery illness in India
World

‘Nobody knows’: Experts baffled by mystery illness in India

NEW DELHI (AP) — Health officials and experts are still baffled by a mysterious illness that has left over 500…
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