vaccine
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
Middle East
July 9, 2021
International company MSC to operate cruise ship trips from Saudi Arabia to Red Sea
International company MSC has announced the launch of cruise trips in the Red Sea, operating the first global giant ship…
COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Egypt, 155 new cases on Thursday
Egypt
July 9, 2021
COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Egypt, 155 new cases on Thursday
Egypt’s Health Ministry on Thursday confirmed 155 new coronavirus cases, bringing the country’s total up to 282,737. The total number…
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…
Egypt produces one million doses of coronavirus vaccine so far
Egypt
July 5, 2021
Egypt produces one million doses of coronavirus vaccine so far
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that Egypt has produced one million doses of coronavirus vaccines thus far. The state has…
Egyptian government to manufacture children’s anti-coronavirus vaccines: Prime Minister
Egypt
July 5, 2021
Egyptian government to manufacture children’s anti-coronavirus vaccines: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday announced that the government will manufacture coronavirus vaccines for children, included as part of…
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…
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…
Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
Middle East
July 4, 2021
Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran announced Sunday it was reimposing coronavirus restrictions on major cities, as the spread of the…
Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
Middle East
July 3, 2021
Iran president warns of possible new wave of COVID cases
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday that Iran may face another wave of coronavirus infections, as health…
Egypt contracts 2nd company to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine locally
Egypt
July 3, 2021
Egypt contracts 2nd company to manufacture COVID-19 vaccine locally
The Egyptian Health and Population Ministry announced Friday that a contract is now underway with a new company to locally…