public health
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
Egypt
February 19, 2021
Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the…
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
Middle East
February 19, 2021
Old habits imperil Iraq as doctors warn of second virus wave
BAGHDAD (AP) — In the busy emergency room of Baghdad’s main public hospital, Ali Abbas stood face uncovered, waiting for…
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
Health & Fitness
February 18, 2021
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe? Scientists look for safety issues during the testing phase and continue…
Egypt reports 618 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
February 18, 2021
Egypt reports 618 new coronavirus cases, 49 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 618 new coronavirus cases, down from 633 the day before. The ministry also reported…
Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for ‘defending science’
Middle East
February 16, 2021
Fauci wins $1 million Israeli prize for ‘defending science’
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci has won the $1 million Dan David Prize for “defending science” and…
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt
February 16, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: Death toll tops 10,000, 613 new cases and 56 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 613 new coronavirus cases, up from 611 on Sunday. The ministry also reported 56…
COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March
World
February 11, 2021
COVID: Germany extends lockdown until March
Germany’s federal government and state leaders agreed on Wednesday to extend the nationwide shutdown until March 7, beyond the previous February 14…
Egypt confirms 610 new coronavirus cases, 53 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
February 11, 2021
Egypt confirms 610 new coronavirus cases, 53 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed 610 new COVID-19 cases, up from 573 the day before. The ministry also announced…
Here we go again: Egyptian official predicts coronavirus ‘third wave’ will hit in late March
Egypt
February 10, 2021
Here we go again: Egyptian official predicts coronavirus ‘third wave’ will hit in late March
A third wave of coronavirus may hit Egypt in late March, according to Ashraf Hatem, a member of the Supreme…
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox reject criticism, defy virus rules
Middle East
February 10, 2021
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox reject criticism, defy virus rules
JERUSALEM (AP) — Mendy Moskowits, a member of the ultra-Orthodox Belz Hassidic sect in Jerusalem, doesn’t understand the uproar toward…