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WHO confirms Indian coronavirus variant’s presence in 60 countries
World

WHO confirms Indian coronavirus variant’s presence in 60 countries

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the presence of the coronavirus strain found in India in 60 countries and…
Covid-19 in Egypt: 1,151 new cases confirmed, 43 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt

Covid-19 in Egypt: 1,151 new cases confirmed, 43 deaths on Wednesday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 1,151 new coronavirus cases, up from 1,140 on Tuesday. It also reported 43 deaths…
Chinese embassy in US says politicizing COVID-19 origins hampers investigations
World

Chinese embassy in US says politicizing COVID-19 origins hampers investigations

Politicizing the origins of COVID-19 would hamper further investigations and undermine global efforts to curb the pandemic, China’s US embassy…
More claims of black fungus emerge in Egypt as Health Ministry denies presence
Egypt

More claims of black fungus emerge in Egypt as Health Ministry denies presence

Earlier this week, rumors spread about the death Egyptian actor Samir Ghanem, with his brother confirming that Ghanem had contracted…
Travel is back — and so are travel scams
Features/Interviews

Travel is back — and so are travel scams

(CNN) — With more widespread vaccinations and relaxed travel restrictions, many people are making long-awaited vacation plans. But scammers are…
Turkish teams on mission to persuade the vaccine-reluctant
Middle East

Turkish teams on mission to persuade the vaccine-reluctant

MARDIN, Turkey (AP) — In the medieval Turkish city of Mardin, Medine Ereli calls out to a team of medical…
Not all vaccines proven effective on new COVID-19 strains
Egypt

Not all vaccines proven effective on new COVID-19 strains

An official consultant of immunology and microorganisms, Mahmoud al-Ansari, warned on Tuesday that it has not yet been proven conclusively…
The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated
World

The Latest: South Korea mulls dropping masks for vaccinated

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say they plan to allow people to drop their masks from July if…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,140 new cases, 49 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt

COVID-19 in Egypt: 1,140 new cases, 49 deaths on Tuesday

Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 1,140 new coronavirus cases, down from 1,149 on Monday. The ministry also reported 49…
UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events
Middle East

UAE mandates COVID-19 vaccines for live events

The United Arab Emirates said vaccinations against COVID-19 will be mandatory for people attending all “live events” from June 6,…
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