public health
Egypt’s Cabinet considers imposing immediate fines on violators of mask mandate
Egypt
December 17, 2020
Egypt’s Cabinet considers imposing immediate fines on violators of mask mandate
Egypt’s Higher Committee for the Management of the Coronavirus Crisis on Wednesday discussed imposing immediate fines on passengers who fail to wear a mask…
Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine
Middle East
December 17, 2020
Palestinians left waiting as Israel is set to deploy vaccine
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Israel will begin rolling out a major coronavirus vaccination campaign next week after the prime…
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday
World
December 17, 2020
Biden to get COVID-19 vaccine next week, Pence to receive it Friday
WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President-elect Joe Biden will get the coronavirus vaccine as soon as next week, transition officials said…
A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts
Middle East
December 16, 2020
A pandemic atlas: A virus widens Israel’s religious rifts
BNEI BRAK, Israel (AP) — When Israel went into its second nationwide coronavirus lockdown in September, most of the country…
Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
Egypt
December 15, 2020
Egypt reports 511 new coronavirus cases, 23 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Monday 511 new coronavirus cases, up from 486 on Sunday. The…
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
Middle East
December 15, 2020
Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year’s to fight virus
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s president has announced a four-day lockdown starting New Year’s Eve to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Egypt
December 14, 2020
Following reports of fake PCR test results, Egypt imposes stricter entry requirements for Hurghada Airport
Following complaints about falsified PCR test results, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has adopted new requirements regarding PCR tests…
Egypt’s Education Minister resists school closures amid second wave of COVID-19
Egypt
December 14, 2020
Egypt’s Education Minister resists school closures amid second wave of COVID-19
The Egyptian Education Minister Tarek Shawky announced on Sunday that the ministry has no intention to close schools as coronavirus…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday
Egypt
December 14, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Sunday 486 new coronavirus cases, up from 478 on Saturday and…
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
World
December 11, 2020
US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — A US government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just…