public health
Israel sees spike in poverty during pandemic
Middle East
December 9, 2020
Israel sees spike in poverty during pandemic
JERUSALEM — The number of Israeli households living under the poverty line has grown by nearly 50 percent during the…
Iran says US sanctions hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines
Middle East
December 9, 2020
Iran says US sanctions hinder access to COVID-19 vaccines
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that US sanctions are making it difficult for Iran to…
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details
Middle East
December 9, 2020
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Wednesday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation…
EgyptAir claims it is ready to transport COVID-19 vaccine doses from anywhere in the world to Egypt
Life & Style
December 8, 2020
EgyptAir claims it is ready to transport COVID-19 vaccine doses from anywhere in the world to Egypt
Chairman and CEO of EgyptAir Holding Company Roshdy Zakaria said on Saturday that his company is ready to bring coronavirus…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
Egypt
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed on Monday 415 new coronavirus cases, down from 418 on Sunday. The ministry also announced…
Coptic Church suspends services for one month over surge in COVID-19 infections
Egypt
December 7, 2020
Coptic Church suspends services for one month over surge in COVID-19 infections
The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church decided on Sunday to suspend mass service in Cairo and Alexandria, as well as Sunday…
AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines
Middle East
December 7, 2020
AP Interview: Qatar plans ‘normal’ World Cup after vaccines
Qatar is now planning for a “complete normal” World Cup in 2022 after the rapid progress in producing vaccines for…
Egypt announces 432 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, highest figures since late July
Egypt
December 4, 2020
Egypt announces 432 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, highest figures since late July
Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population announced on Thursday 432 new coronavirus cases and 19 virus-related deaths. The ministry added…
‘Seoul stops at 9 pm’: South Korea imposes new curbs as virus cases hit 9-month high
World
December 4, 2020
‘Seoul stops at 9 pm’: South Korea imposes new curbs as virus cases hit 9-month high
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s capital, Seoul, on Friday announced unprecedented restrictions shuttering most establishments and shops at 9 pm…
Vaccine rollout could ease crisis, but who gets it first?
World
December 4, 2020
Vaccine rollout could ease crisis, but who gets it first?
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine to the right people could change the course of the pandemic in the United States. But…