Second Wave
UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly
World
December 17, 2020
UK health secretary: new type of coronavirus spreads more quickly
The United Kingdom’s health secretary Matt Hancock has announced a new variant of the coronavirus that appears to be spreading…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday
Egypt
December 14, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 486 new cases, 22 deaths on Sunday
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population confirmed on Sunday 486 new coronavirus cases, up from 478 on Saturday and…
WHO official doubts Egypt’s statistics for coronavirus infections
Egypt
December 9, 2020
WHO official doubts Egypt’s statistics for coronavirus infections
The Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme for the Eastern Mediterranean, Rick Brennan, said on Tuesday…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
Egypt
December 8, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 415 new cases, 19 deaths on Monday
The Egyptian Health Ministry confirmed on Monday 415 new coronavirus cases, down from 418 on Sunday. The ministry also announced…
Coptic Church suspends services for one month over surge in COVID-19 infections
Egypt
December 7, 2020
Coptic Church suspends services for one month over surge in COVID-19 infections
The Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church decided on Sunday to suspend mass service in Cairo and Alexandria, as well as Sunday…
COVID-19 in Egypt: 392 new cases, 16 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt
December 2, 2020
COVID-19 in Egypt: 392 new cases, 16 deaths on Tuesday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Tuesday reported 392 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total number of reported cases up to…
Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt
November 30, 2020
Egypt decreases government office capacity to curb second wave of coronavirus
Egypt’s Local Development Ministry spokesperson Khaled Qassem said on Monday that the ministry has ordered Egypt’s governorates to reduce the…
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
Middle East
November 30, 2020
Turkey’s COVID curfew fails to contain surging second wave
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Coronavirus deaths in Turkey rose to a record for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday and the…
Wednesday sees 365 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths in Egypt
Egypt
November 26, 2020
Wednesday sees 365 new coronavirus cases, 12 deaths in Egypt
In a press statement on Wednesday, Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population reported 365 new coronavirus cases and 12 virus-related…
Turkey announces asymptomatic coronavirus case numbers for first time since July
Middle East
November 26, 2020
Turkey announces asymptomatic coronavirus case numbers for first time since July
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey recorded 28,351 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, including 6,814 with symptoms, Health Minister…