pandemic
Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors’ journeys
World
May 13, 2020
Exhaustion, uncertainty mark coronavirus survivors’ journeys
An angelic voice singing “Hallelujah” echoes off the stately stone and brick canyons of a narrow Montmartre street. Still struggling…
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
World
May 13, 2020
Chinese city in partial lockdown over ‘major risk’ of virus spread
A northeastern Chinese city has partially shut its borders, cut off transport links and closed schools after the emergence of…
From hospital to home, on the virus front line with medics around the world
World
May 13, 2020
From hospital to home, on the virus front line with medics around the world
From the hospital ward and the distress of patients dying, to the home front full of fear of infecting their…
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
World
May 13, 2020
US virus expert warns of dangers as countries reopen
America’s top infectious diseases official has warned that ending lockdowns too quickly could trigger uncontrollable new coronavirus outbreaks, as the…
Egypt’s coronavirus cases surpass 10,000
Egypt
May 12, 2020
Egypt’s coronavirus cases surpass 10,000
Egypt on Tuesday confirmed 347 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s number of confirmed total cases so far to 10,093.…
Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
World
May 12, 2020
Fauci warns of ‘suffering and death’ if US reopens too soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, is warning Congress that if the country reopens…
Russia moves to ease lockdown despite surge in virus cases
World
May 12, 2020
Russia moves to ease lockdown despite surge in virus cases
Russia moved to ease a nationwide coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday despite a surge in cases that has seen it register…
IMF approves US$2.77 billion support to Egypt to address coronavirus
Business
May 12, 2020
IMF approves US$2.77 billion support to Egypt to address coronavirus
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Egypt’s request for emergency financial assistance of US$2.772 billion…
US Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
World
May 12, 2020
US Democrats could allow remote voting in Biden nomination
The Democratic Party could adopt rules Tuesday allowing delegates to vote remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic to nominate Joe…
Virus hope in US as WHO hails global progress
World
May 12, 2020
Virus hope in US as WHO hails global progress
The United States logged a second consecutive day of fewer than 900 coronavirus deaths, as the World Health Organization hailed…