public health
Egypt’s Sisi plans for free coronavirus vaccines
Egypt
December 11, 2020
Egypt’s Sisi plans for free coronavirus vaccines
Egypt’s Minister of State for Information Osama Heikal on Friday confirmed that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has ordered the government…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 445 new cases, 22 deaths on Thursday
Egypt
December 11, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 445 new cases, 22 deaths on Thursday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Thursday 445 new coronavirus cases, up from 421 on Wednesday. The…
Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab
Middle East
December 11, 2020
Bahrain plans free shots, Saudi Arabia approves Pfizer jab
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain has announced plans to give the public free coronavirus vaccines, as Saudi Arabia…
Egypt receives 1st shipment of Chinese vaccine tested in UAE
Egypt
December 11, 2020
Egypt receives 1st shipment of Chinese vaccine tested in UAE
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Thursday received its first shipment of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, which was tested in the…
Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria
Middle East
December 10, 2020
Turkey refutes report it ruled out Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, says could use if meets criteria
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey is ready to procure Russia’s coronavirus vaccine if it meets Ankara’s criteria, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca…
US on cusp of COVID-19 vaccine as deaths surpass 3,000 in a day
World
December 10, 2020
US on cusp of COVID-19 vaccine as deaths surpass 3,000 in a day
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States prepared to roll out a coronavirus vaccine within days as the country’s daily death…
Egyptian Cabinet: Egypt first in Africa, third in Middle East in facing COVID-19
Egypt
December 10, 2020
Egyptian Cabinet: Egypt first in Africa, third in Middle East in facing COVID-19
The Egyptian Cabinet has released an infographic detailing the country’s COVID-19 resiliency in comparison to the rest of the world,…
Israel’s Netanyahu: Vaccination campaign to begin December 27
Middle East
December 10, 2020
Israel’s Netanyahu: Vaccination campaign to begin December 27
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Wednesday that Israel will begin vaccinating the public…
Egypt adds 421 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
December 10, 2020
Egypt adds 421 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths on Wednesday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Wednesday 421 new coronavirus cases, down from 434 on Tuesday. The…
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision
World
December 10, 2020
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine faces last hurdle before US decision
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine faces one final hurdle as it races to become the first shot greenlighted in…