pandemic
CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus
World
November 14, 2020
CDC: Wearing a mask could keep you from catching virus
NEW YORK (AP) — US health officials are taking a new tack to encourage Americans to wear masks: They’re emphasizing…
Drones light up Seoul sky with messages of hope amid COVID-19
World
November 13, 2020
Drones light up Seoul sky with messages of hope amid COVID-19
SEOUL (Reuters) – More than 300 drones lit up the sky over Seoul on Friday in a show the government…
India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus
World
November 13, 2020
India’s festive mood raises fears of surge of coronavirus
NEW DELHI (AP) — The crowds filling shopping areas ahead of the Diwali festival of lights on Saturday are raising…
South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep
World
November 12, 2020
South Africa reopens to foreign travelers amid virus creep
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In an effort to revive its tourism industry, South Africa has opened up international travel to visitors…
Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row
Egypt
November 12, 2020
Egypt reports over 200 new coronavirus cases for 7th day in a row
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 227 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases
World
November 12, 2020
The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases
NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s top public health official says the continent has seen an average 8 percent rise in new…
Mandatory closing times for retail businesses, restaurants across Egypt to take effect December 1
Egypt
November 12, 2020
Mandatory closing times for retail businesses, restaurants across Egypt to take effect December 1
The new government-imposed opening hours on shops, restaurants, cafes, and malls will be imposed starting December 1, Cabinet spokesperson Nader…
Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients
Middle East
November 12, 2020
Turkey bans smoking in public areas amid surge of COVID-19 patients
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey on Wednesday banned smoking in crowded public places to slow a recent surge in symptomatic coronavirus…
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
World
November 11, 2020
Recordings reveal WHO’s analysis of pandemic in private
GENEVA (AP) — As the coronavirus explodes again, the World Health Organization finds itself both under intense pressure to reform…
EFA requests security approval for 20,000 fans at CAF Champions League’s final match
Egypt
November 11, 2020
EFA requests security approval for 20,000 fans at CAF Champions League’s final match
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on Tuesday sent a request to CAF authorities, asking them to allow 20,000 fans to attend…