pandemic
UN raises $2 bn to counter coronavirus globally: UN official
Economy
April 10, 2020
UN raises $2 bn to counter coronavirus globally: UN official
The UN has so far raised US$2 billion to combat the coronavirus crisis globally, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in…
WHO expects Africa to witness peak coronavirus cases in coming weeks
World
April 10, 2020
WHO expects Africa to witness peak coronavirus cases in coming weeks
Officials from the World Health Organization said that some African countries may experience peak coronavirus infection in the coming weeks,…
Egypt confirms 15 new deaths, 139 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 1,699
Egypt
April 10, 2020
Egypt confirms 15 new deaths, 139 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 1,699
Egypt on Thursday confirmed 15 additional deaths and 139 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s number of confirmed total cases…
Pass the salt: The minute details that helped Germany build virus defenses
Features/Interviews
April 9, 2020
Pass the salt: The minute details that helped Germany build virus defenses
MUNICH (Reuters) – One January lunchtime in a car parts company, a worker turned to a colleague and asked to…
Four coronavirus cases discovered at Aswan Heart Center
Egypt
April 9, 2020
Four coronavirus cases discovered at Aswan Heart Center
The Aswan Heart Center, part of the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation, announced the discovery of four coronavirus cases on…
Coronavirus intensive care — what is involved?
World
April 8, 2020
Coronavirus intensive care — what is involved?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many thousands of people, including Britain’s prime minister, to need treatment in intensive care units,…
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
World
April 8, 2020
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout…
South Korea to provide US$200,000 to support Egypt’s coronavirus battle
Egypt
April 8, 2020
South Korea to provide US$200,000 to support Egypt’s coronavirus battle
South Korean Ambassador Yoon Yeocheol announced that the Korean government has provided Egypt with emergency funds of US$200,000 to help…
Internet overseers seek crackdown on coronavirus website scams
World
April 8, 2020
Internet overseers seek crackdown on coronavirus website scams
The agency that oversees online addresses on Tuesday called for those issuing website address to vigilantly thwart cyber scams exploiting…
Egyptian govt. to provide assistance to private sector if needed: Sisi
Egypt
April 8, 2020
Egyptian govt. to provide assistance to private sector if needed: Sisi
Egypt’s government will provide assistance to the private sector of the economy if needed, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on…