Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19
Morocco reports 94 new COVID-19 cases, bringing total to 6,512
On April 18, Morocco extended the state of medical emergency until May 20 in an intensified effort to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Egypt to repatriate 16,000 stranded nationals amid COVID-19: PM
Egypt has repatriated stranded Egyptians from across the world, including US, UK, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Turkey, Uganda, Rwanda, Chad
Turkey confirms 1,639 new COVID-19 cases, 143,114 in total
101,715 patients have recovered in Turkey since the outbreak, while 998 patients are being treated at the intensive care units
Gemini Enterprises Africa launches initiative advancing entrepreneurship during COVID-19
The company said the initiative is looking to solve unemployment and create job opportunities that help them build a more sustainable future.
EMS asks government to change infection control instructions for medical staff
Syndicate says instructions ‘very dangerous’ as asymptomatic medical staff will remain at work, come into contact with others
IMF mulls cutting Egypt’s COVID-19 assistance duration to under 4 years
Arab countries have been swift to act on the current health crisis, protect citizens and secure economic support
COVID-19 tests, quarantine for repatriated Egyptians cost EGP 28m on 3-9 May: Zayed
Egypt’s total coronavirus cases up to 10,431 with 2,486 recoveries
Parliament to discuss state budget as Parliament’s 1st COVID-19 case diagnosed
Twelve MPs, who directly contacted infected MP, underwent tests with results to appear after 48 hours, says Wahdan
COVID-19 threatens Egypt’s 2020 GDP growth: EBRD
Economy will see rebound of 5.2% in 2021, following sharp decline in previous year due to virus
Morocco opens COVID-19 field hospital in Casablanca
The field hospital hosts six intensive care units, a facility for biological analysis, along with several examination rooms and offices.
Up to 3.5 million healthcare workers in East Med engaged in COVID-19 response: WHO
Many attacks against healthcare workers have been reported over past 5 years
Health Ministry evaluates new rapid PCR detection kit: El-Guindy
Egypt conducts over 2,000 PCR tests daily, has capacity to conduct more than 4,000
Egypt reports 6th Covid-19 death among nurses and 1st in Maspero
Country’s total coronavirus infections exceed to 10,000 with over 2,300 recoveries
Arab Ministers of Culture discuss cultural impacts of COVID-19
Egypt’s Abdel-Dayem chaired virtual meeting to discuss solutions to virus’ impacts and preserve cultural awareness
Messi donates €0.5m to hospitals in Argentina to fight COVID-19
In April, Messi and his Barcelona teammates reduced their salary by 70% to ensure the club’s staff continued receiving 100% of their salary
IMF approves $2.772bn emergency support to Egypt to address COVID-19
Egypt acts swiftly to allocate resources to health sector, provide support to severely impacted sectors, expand social safety net
Egypt’s daily Covid-19 cases fall to 346; with 2,172 recoveries so far
China sends second medical supplies shipment to help Egypt fight coronavirus
Environment Minister follows on medical waste management amid COVID-19
Environment Ministry coordinates with other concerned ministries to ensure safe disposal of medical waste
Afreximbank cancels 2020 Annual Meeting events due to COVID-19
Shareholders to consider 27th Annual Meeting resolutions by correspondence
AUC academics explore how Covid-19 is reshaping world order
‘Many believe that Covid-19 has not produced new problems but, it revealed existing ones,’ says professor
35 Al-Zahraa University Hospital staff test positive for COVID-19
Egypt’s coronavirus infections rise up to 9,400 with over 2,000 recoveries
Full lockdown proposal ‘individual’, does not represent Medical Syndicate: Secretary-General
A letter circulated on local media has showed a suggestion for the government to impose a two-week full lockdown in Egypt to curb the outbreak of coronavirus.
Men more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women: Dutch study
Higher amounts of blood enzyme in men purportedly makes them more susceptible to virus
Real estate sector restarts sales, despite COVID-19: RE/MAX Al Mohager
Full real estate sector recovery expected in one year, though less sales expected due to crisis says Degheady
CIB commits $7m to test kits, support families impacted by COVID-19
The CIB contribution will also be dispersed to the National Emergency and Crisis Fund, as part of efforts to combat the virus.
Kuwait reports 24-hour high of 1,065 COVID-19 cases
On March 13, Kuwait suspended all commercial flights. The government also closed stores, malls and barbershops ito curb the coronavirus spread
COVID-19 infections increase ‘is citizens’ responsibility’: Health Minister
Egypt’s total cases approach 9,000 mark with about 2,000 recoveries
Madbouly inspects COVID-19 preventive measures at under construction projects
Kafr Shukr Central Hospital to open in July with 200,000 patient capacity
Egyptians need to stick to social distancing for COVID-19 to decrease: Hosny
Clinical trials featuring blood plasma from recovered cases remain ongoing, with late Hisham Al-Saket first case to trial potential treatment, says health official
Egyptian doctor in Kuwait dies on front lines fighting COVID-19
Two flights stranded in Kuwait carrying 330 Egyptians arrived at Cairo Airport on Friday