pandemic
Stocking up and staying in: New Yorkers adapt to coronavirus
World
March 15, 2020
Stocking up and staying in: New Yorkers adapt to coronavirus
They were stocking up, switching dinners out for home cooking, and wondering what else they may soon have to go…
Iran says worsening outbreak could strain health facilities
Middle East
March 15, 2020
Iran says worsening outbreak could strain health facilities
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s official leading the response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East on Sunday…
Iran says virus kills another 97, pushing death toll to 611
Middle East
March 14, 2020
Iran says virus kills another 97, pushing death toll to 611
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Saturday the coronavirus outbreak has killed another 97 people, pushing the death toll in…
Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus
World
March 14, 2020
Children less sick from COVID-19, but still spread the virus
For reasons unknown, children rarely have severe symptoms when infected by COVID-19 and may even be a bit less likely…
US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down
World
March 14, 2020
US declares emergency as new virus epicenter Europe locks down
US President Donald Trump declared a national state of emergency as the World Health Organization named Europe the new epicenter…
English Premier League suspended until April 4
World
March 13, 2020
English Premier League suspended until April 4
The English Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4 on Friday after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger…
Zamalek international school temporarily closed over coronavirus: Ministry
Egypt
March 13, 2020
Zamalek international school temporarily closed over coronavirus: Ministry
Egyptian authorities on Thursday moved to close an international school in Cairo’s Zamalek neighborhood and impose self-quarantine on its students,…
Virus sparks wild stock market swings as closures spread
World
March 13, 2020
Virus sparks wild stock market swings as closures spread
Global stock markets went on a rollercoaster ride Friday over the surging coronavirus crisis that is upending events across the…
Woman from Daqahlia dies of coronavirus, confirmed cases in Egypt reach 80
Egypt
March 13, 2020
Woman from Daqahlia dies of coronavirus, confirmed cases in Egypt reach 80
Egypt’s Ministry of Health announced the death of a 60-year-old woman from Daqahlia Governorate from complications related to coronavirus, or…
Sudan stops visas and flights for eight countries including Egypt over coronavirus: statement
Egypt
March 13, 2020
Sudan stops visas and flights for eight countries including Egypt over coronavirus: statement
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan stopped visa issuances and flight services to eight countries including neighbor Egypt and Italy over fears…