pandemic
Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut
World
May 9, 2020
Pandemic fuels historic US job losses, EU wants borders kept shut
The United States recorded its steepest job losses in history over the coronavirus pandemic as Europe moved to keep its…
US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce
World
May 9, 2020
US reversal prevents UN vote on pandemic truce
The United States on Friday stunned other members of the UN Security Council by preventing a vote on a resolution…
Fourth nurse dies of COVID-19 in Egypt
Egypt
May 8, 2020
Fourth nurse dies of COVID-19 in Egypt
Egypt’s General Syndicate of Nursing announced the death of the fourth nurse to fall victim to COVID-19 in Egypt. The…
China supports WHO-led review of global pandemic response
World
May 8, 2020
China supports WHO-led review of global pandemic response
China said Friday it supports a World Health Organization-led review into the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, but only…
Egyptian government spends LE40 bn in two and a half months
Economy
May 8, 2020
Egyptian government spends LE40 bn in two and a half months
Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait announced on Thursday that the government has succeeded in dealing with the novel coronavirus by…
One million coronavirus tests conducted in Egypt: presidential adviser
Egypt
May 8, 2020
One million coronavirus tests conducted in Egypt: presidential adviser
The number of coronavirus tests conducted in Egypt thus far has exceeded one million, Presidential Adviser for Health and Prevention…
Egypt’s South Sinai hotels prepare for tourists’ return after Eid al-Fitr
Egypt
May 7, 2020
Egypt’s South Sinai hotels prepare for tourists’ return after Eid al-Fitr
Egypt’s South Sinai hotels are preparing for the return of tourists following the Eid al-Fitr holiday at the end of…
Egyptian activists circulate photo of coronavirus patient, claiming negligence
Egypt
May 7, 2020
Egyptian activists circulate photo of coronavirus patient, claiming negligence
Egyptian activists circulated on Facebook a photo of a female coronavirus patient lying on the ground next to an ambulance…
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
World
May 6, 2020
The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
ROME (AP) — From the marbled halls of Italy to the wheat fields of Kansas, health authorities are increasingly warning…
COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study
World
May 6, 2020
COVID-19 lockdown risks 1.4 mn extra TB deaths: study
The global lockdown caused by COVID-19 risks a “devastating” surge in tuberculosis cases, with nearly 1.4 million additional deaths from…