pandemic
US jobless claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
World
July 8, 2021
US jobless claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while the economy and…
Analysis: UK PM Johnson’s new COVID gamble worries some scientists
World
July 8, 2021
Analysis: UK PM Johnson’s new COVID gamble worries some scientists
LONDON, July 8 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans to reopen England’s economy from coronavirus lockdown on July…
Fourth coronavirus wave is possible in Egypt: health official
Egypt
July 8, 2021
Fourth coronavirus wave is possible in Egypt: health official
The Adviser to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for Health Affairs, Mohamed Awad Tag Eddin, commented on the probability of…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 161 new cases, 26 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt
July 8, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 161 new cases, 26 deaths on Wednesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Wednesday confirmed 161 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 282,582. The total number…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 175 new cases confirmed, 20 deaths on Monday
Egypt
July 6, 2021
COVID-19 in Egypt: 175 new cases confirmed, 20 deaths on Monday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Monday confirmed 175 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases up to…
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
Middle East
July 6, 2021
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan. The…
UK PM Johnson looks to end England’s virus restrictions
World
July 5, 2021
UK PM Johnson looks to end England’s virus restrictions
LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was due on Monday to set out plans to end…
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Middle East
July 5, 2021
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has approved Moderna Inc’s (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the…
Egypt raises occupancy rate in hotels to 70%
Egypt
July 5, 2021
Egypt raises occupancy rate in hotels to 70%
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced easing coronavirus restrictions in Egypt by raising occupancy rate in hotels to 70 percent…
Israel negotiating Pfizer surplus with other countries, official says
Middle East
July 4, 2021
Israel negotiating Pfizer surplus with other countries, official says
JERUSALEM, July 4 (Reuters) – Israel is in talks with other countries about a deal to unload its surplus of…