pandemic
Sixteen new medical centers in Alexandria allocated to coronavirus vaccination
Egypt
March 22, 2021
Sixteen new medical centers in Alexandria allocated to coronavirus vaccination
The Alexandria Health Directorate has allocated 16 new centers where citizens can obtain the Chinese SinoPharm COVID-19 vaccine, the Undersecretary…
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
World
March 22, 2021
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease across…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 647 new cases, total now 195,418 as of Monday
Egypt
March 22, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 647 new cases, total now 195,418 as of Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 647 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s tally up to 195,418, ministry spokesperson Khaled…
A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states
World
March 22, 2021
A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states
Despite the clamor to speed up the US vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the…
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Middle East
March 22, 2021
In Jordan, homeschooling could be just what the education system needed
Alarm clock, breakfast, school — in Reema Bast’s family, mornings haven’t changed much, even though she doesn’t have to rush her three children…
Saudi Arabia, UAE expand COVID-19 vaccination drive
Middle East
March 21, 2021
Saudi Arabia, UAE expand COVID-19 vaccination drive
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and neighbouring United Arab Emirates said on Sunday health authorities have expanded COVID-19 vaccinations to…
China steps up COVID-19 vaccination, considers differentiated visa policies
World
March 21, 2021
China steps up COVID-19 vaccination, considers differentiated visa policies
BEIJING (Reuters) – China had administered 74.96 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of Saturday, health commission spokesman Mi Feng…
UK must avoid importing vaccine-resistant variants at all costs, minister says
World
March 21, 2021
UK must avoid importing vaccine-resistant variants at all costs, minister says
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain must preserve the gains of its COVID-19 vaccination campaign at all costs and avoid a situation…
Supreme leader ushers in Iranian new year with message of hope
Middle East
March 20, 2021
Supreme leader ushers in Iranian new year with message of hope
(Reuters) – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei named the Iranian new year that of “production, support and removal of…
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
World
March 20, 2021
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO (AP) — At last it’s official after countless unsourced news reports and rumors: spectators from abroad will be barred…