pandemic
World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climate
World
September 19, 2021
World leaders return to UN with focus on pandemic, climate
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 19 (Reuters) – World leaders are returning to the United Nations in New York this week with…
Top doctors say not so fast to Biden’s boosters-for-all plan
World
September 18, 2021
Top doctors say not so fast to Biden’s boosters-for-all plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — Just one month ago, President Joe Biden and his health advisers announced big plans to soon deliver a…
Abu Dhabi cancels COVID-19 entry testing for UAE travelers
Middle East
September 18, 2021
Abu Dhabi cancels COVID-19 entry testing for UAE travelers
DUBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi will cancel COVID-19 testing requirements to enter the emirate for travelers from the…
UK removes Egypt from travel ‘Red List’
Life & Style
September 18, 2021
UK removes Egypt from travel ‘Red List’
British authorities announced on Friday that Egypt will no longer be on its ‘Red List’ for travel beginning at 4…
COVID-hit Chinese city tells residents to stay home as holiday starts
World
September 18, 2021
COVID-hit Chinese city tells residents to stay home as holiday starts
BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) – A city in southeast China hit by COVID-19 told residents on Saturday to stay home…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 588 new cases, 14 deaths on Friday
Egypt
September 18, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 588 new cases, 14 deaths on Friday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Friday reported 588 new coronavirus cases, 14 deaths, and 657 recoveries. A total…
For travelers abroad: How to receive an approved vaccine
Egypt
September 17, 2021
For travelers abroad: How to receive an approved vaccine
Egypt’s Ministry of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs released information on how travelers can get a vaccine approved at their…
Iran approves US firm J&J’s shot as it fights fifth COVID wave
Middle East
September 17, 2021
Iran approves US firm J&J’s shot as it fights fifth COVID wave
Sept 16 (Reuters) – Iran’s new government has approved use of US firm Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, a senior official…
US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
World
September 16, 2021
US unemployment claims rise after hitting pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits moved up last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low,…
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
World
September 16, 2021
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID? No, there is no scientific evidence showing masks cause harm…