pandemic
Egypt’s Higher Education Minister says ‘all options possible’ in case of coronavirus outbreaks
Egypt
September 16, 2021
Egypt’s Higher Education Minister says ‘all options possible’ in case of coronavirus outbreaks
All options are on the table to handle any sudden rise in coronavirus cases, Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister…
Egypt’s 4th coronavirus wave increasingly affects younger age groups and children: Health Ministry
Egypt
September 16, 2021
Egypt’s 4th coronavirus wave increasingly affects younger age groups and children: Health Ministry
The fourth wave of COVID-19 is rapidly spreading, affecting the younger age groups and children, Megahed warned, and called on…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 531 new cases, 13 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
September 16, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 531 new cases, 13 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Wednesday reported 531 new coronavirus cases, 13 deaths, and 498 recoveries. A total…
FDA strikes cautious tone ahead of vaccine booster meeting
World
September 16, 2021
FDA strikes cautious tone ahead of vaccine booster meeting
WASHINGTON (AP) — Influential government advisers will debate Friday if there’s enough proof that a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19…
Zimbabwe’s older people often sent to homes amid pandemic
World
September 15, 2021
Zimbabwe’s older people often sent to homes amid pandemic
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Banana bread was served at a recent birthday party at Melfort Old People’s home, where a…
Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic
World
September 15, 2021
Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic
Republican legislators in more than half of US states, spurred on by voters angry about lockdowns and mask mandates, are…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 503 new cases, 10 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
September 15, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 503 new cases, 10 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Tuesday reported 503 new coronavirus cases, 10 deaths, and 325 recoveries. A total…
Unvaccinated French health care workers face suspension
World
September 15, 2021
Unvaccinated French health care workers face suspension
PARIS (AP) — Health care workers in France face suspension from their jobs starting Wednesday if they haven’t been vaccinated…
Census: Relief payments staved off hardship in COVID crash
World
September 14, 2021
Census: Relief payments staved off hardship in COVID crash
WASHINGTON (AP) — The share of Americans living in poverty rose slightly as the COVID-19 pandemic shook the economy last…
Over 50s to get booster shot as UK says COVID vaccines have saved more than 100,000 lives
World
September 14, 2021
Over 50s to get booster shot as UK says COVID vaccines have saved more than 100,000 lives
LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – COVID-19 vaccines have saved more than 112,000 lives and averted 24 million cases of the…