pandemic
Iran’s leaders strike upbeat tone as virus toll climbs
Middle East
March 20, 2020
Iran’s leaders strike upbeat tone as virus toll climbs
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s leaders vowed to overcome the new coronavirus outbreak in upbeat messages marking the Persian New…
War-ravaged Syria takes new steps against coronavirus, says no recorded cases yet
Middle East
March 20, 2020
War-ravaged Syria takes new steps against coronavirus, says no recorded cases yet
BEIRUT (Reuters) — Syria, already shattered by nine years of war, has banned entry for foreigners arriving from many countries…
MP suggests imposing curfew in Egypt to curb spread of coronavirus
Egypt
March 20, 2020
MP suggests imposing curfew in Egypt to curb spread of coronavirus
MP Mohamed Fouad submitted a memorandum to the House of Representatives that suggested imposing a curfew in Egypt to curb…
Italy’s virus epicenter grapples with huge toll, some hidden
World
March 20, 2020
Italy’s virus epicenter grapples with huge toll, some hidden
BERGAMO, Italy (AP) — The priest gave a final benediction. There were no flowers, no embraces. Francesca Steffanoni and her…
U.S. to Iran: Coronavirus won’t save you from sanctions
Middle East
March 20, 2020
U.S. to Iran: Coronavirus won’t save you from sanctions
WASHINGTON/DUBAI (Reuters) — The United States sent Iran a blunt message this week: the spread of the coronavirus will not…
Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread
World
March 20, 2020
Africa, Latin America fragile targets for coronavirus spread
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The West African nation of Mali has roughly one ventilator per 1 million people — 20…
Ibuprofen safe to treat symptoms of coronavirus: Egyptian Drug Authority
Science
March 20, 2020
Ibuprofen safe to treat symptoms of coronavirus: Egyptian Drug Authority
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) announced in a statement on Thursday that it was safe to use the painkiller Ibuprofen…
Egypt confirms 46 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, total cases at 256
Egypt
March 20, 2020
Egypt confirms 46 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, total cases at 256
Egypt announced on Thursday evening 46 new cases of coronavirus, including four foreigners from different nationalities and 42 Egyptians, raising…
Under emergency law, Jordan seals capital to contain coronavirus
Middle East
March 20, 2020
Under emergency law, Jordan seals capital to contain coronavirus
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s army sealed off the capital from the rest of the country on Thursday as the country…
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
Middle East
March 20, 2020
One-two punch of new virus, falling oil prices threaten Iraq
BAGHDAD (AP) — The economic fallout from the coronavirus coupled with a sudden drop in oil prices is threatening to…