Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19
Egypt to rationalise 50% public expenditure on pandemic-affected activities
Decisions aims to secure sufficient funds to provide medical supplies, sterilization products
About 100 COVID-19 fatalities, over 3,000 infections among doctors so far: EMS
Syndicate rejects attempts to lay blame on doctors for increased deaths from virus
Novartis remains committed to supporting Egypt’s COVID-19 fight
Pharmaceutical company announces formation of $40m global Novartis COVID-19 Response Fund
Unemployment rate remains below 7.5% despite COVID-19: Planning Minister
IMF’s growth forecast of 3% reflects confidence in Egyptian statistical capacities, says El-Said
Egypt reports 1,420 new COVID-19 cases, 85 fatalities
Country’s total confirmed cases reach 59,561 with 15,935 recoveries
Al Ahly resumes activities after 3-month hiatus
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) five-member normalisation committee confirmed that the league would resume, though there have been doubts as to whether this will happen as many clubs oppose the decision.
Egypt to host World Handball Championship on time despite COVID-19: EHF President
Our national team is able to achieve distinguished results, says Hisham Nasr
IMF forecasts 4.9% contraction in 2020 global economy due to COVID-19
Fund expects negative growth for all regions for first time in its history
Rameda starts manufacturing of generic Anviziram for COVID-19 treatment
EDA also grants approval for Rameda to begin manufacturing intravenous Remedisivir vials
Mass Communication graduate challenges COVID-19 in new short film
Short films have seen a rise in popularity and demand as people are spending more time at home in lockdown, to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Egypt eases COVID-19 lockdown measures starting next week
Places of worship to open for daily prayers except for Friday and Sunday gatherings, but beaches and gardens remain closed
COVID-19 could result in specific asset mispricing: CFA Institute
The report highlighted that 49% of Middle East respondents see a medium-term ‘”hockey stick” shaped economic recovery. This implies some level of stagnation for the next two to three years until signs of recovery are visible.
Baseera estimates 616,000 Egyptians over 18 infected with COVID-19
On Monday, Egypt reported 1,576 new coronavirus cases, and 85 new deaths
C3 Social Impact Accelerator helps Middle East start-ups grow amid COVID-19
Hosting online lectures, workshops over longer period will provide our entrepreneurs with increased expert accessibility, says Nocentini
UNICEF grants $17m for Egyptian government’s COVID-19 fight
UN organisation has granted Egypt about $100m in grants over two years for social, health protection for children and women
CHG transforms hospitals into COVID-19 isolation facilities
Company reported revenues of EGP 502.9m in 1Q 2020, with net profit of EGP 88m
Egypt has sufficient supply of medicine, medical equipment: Madbouly
Dexamethasone has been part of treatment protocol combating COVID-19 since beginning, says Zayed
HPE Aruba introduces digital learning solutions tackling COVID-19
Online learning has gained increased importance in the development of a comprehensive education system that is also more flexible and responsive to future needs.
Al-Sisi reviews impacts of COVID-19 on Egypt’s economic growth
Presidential directive asks TSFE to maximise added value of state assets, properties
87 doctors died of COVID-19 in Egypt: EMS
The six doctors have been identified as: Dr Amr Abdel Rafe; Dr Hesham Said; Dr Mostafa Zaitoun; Dr Gamal Sabry; Dr Mohamed Abu Stet; and Dr Emad Habib.
COVID-19 socio-economic impacts need consideration besides health issues: WHO
Not all countries able to report data systematically, says WHO Regional Director
73.5% of Egyptian families see declining income due to COVID-19: CAPMAS
Half of families involved in CAPMAS study resort to borrowing to manage daily life, 17% depend on aid, 5.4% get irregular workers’ grant
Weekly statistics best indicator of Egypt’s COVID-19 situation: Health Ministry
Egypt records 1,547 new infections on Saturday, raising total to 53,758 cases with 14,327 recoveries
Government study projects 50% growth in e-commerce amid COVID-19
Study also calls for enactment of legal, customs, and tax legislation to regulate financial transactions in e-commerce systems
ASRT, Dettol Egypt hold webinar on scientific research to curb COVID-19 spread
Partnership wants to envisage new channels of cooperation with Egyptian government through more community service initiatives, says ASRT President
China pledges COVID-19 vaccine for African countries: Chinese Ambassador to Egypt
Egypt-China trade volume at $3.2bn in Q1 of 2020, with China one of Egypt’s largest commercial partners
Shoukry, Dendias discuss GERD, Libyan Crisis, COVID-19
Greece’s Foreign Minister expressed his country’s gratitude over Cairo Declaration initiative
Budget deficit at 6.3%, expected to reach 7.5% amid COVID-19: Finance Minister
Constant monitoring of situation needed, particularly for annual budget which was prepared in pre-pandemic period, says Maait
COVID-19 death toll among Egyptian doctors increases to 74
Head of premature infant department at Nasser General Hospital among fatalities
Opinion| Defeating COVID-19 with Solidarity and Cooperation
The sudden onslaught of COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on countries around the world, with the loss of several hundred thousand precious lives. Here, I suggest that we observe a moment of silence for those who have tragically passed away due to COVID-19 and express our condolences to their families.