pandemic
Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army
Middle East
September 1, 2020
Facing a coronavirus crisis, Israel calls in the army
RAMLE, Israel (AP) — Over a three-decade military career, Israeli Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin has led commando raids, fought in…
Russia’s virus cases exceed 1 million, globally 4th highest
World
September 1, 2020
Russia’s virus cases exceed 1 million, globally 4th highest
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s tally of confirmed coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million on Tuesday as authorities reported 4,729 new cases.…
Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”
Environment
September 1, 2020
Pope: Use pandemic to give the environment a vital “rest”
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how the Earth can recover “if we allow it to rest”…
Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts
World
September 1, 2020
Hong Kong begins mass-testing for virus amid public doubts
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong began a voluntary mass-testing program for coronavirus Tuesday as part of a strategy to…
CORRECTED: Egypt confirms 230 new coronavirus cases, total now 98,727
Egypt
August 31, 2020
CORRECTED: Egypt confirms 230 new coronavirus cases, total now 98,727
(Corrects the number of infected cases from 830 to 230.) Egypt’s Ministry of Health on Sunday confirmed 230 new coronavirus…
Hong Kong health workers, activists urge boycott of mass testing
World
August 30, 2020
Hong Kong health workers, activists urge boycott of mass testing
HONG KONG (Reuters) – A Hong Kong pro-democracy union of healthcare workers and several activists, including Joshua Wong, called on…
Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise
Middle East
August 30, 2020
Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Authorities in Istanbul announced curbs on weddings and other ceremonies in Turkey’s largest city on Saturday as…
Turkey’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits highest level since May: ministry
Middle East
August 29, 2020
Turkey’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits highest level since May: ministry
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The daily number of deaths in Turkey due to coronavirus rose to 36 on Friday, its highest…
Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus
World
August 29, 2020
Latest on the worldwide spread of coronavirus
(Reuters) – Japan plans to secure enough coronavirus vaccines to inoculate its population four times over, while German Chancellor Angela…
Egypt carries out intensive measures to prevent second wave of the coronavirus
Egypt
August 29, 2020
Egypt carries out intensive measures to prevent second wave of the coronavirus
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and local authorities across the nation are continuing to enforce precautionary measures in preparation of a…