Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19
Egypt launches app for COVID-19 information to hearing, speech impaired
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat said the app aims to support those with disabilities who show symptoms of the virus reach the necessary health services.
NRC looks into effectiveness of 70 possible COVID-19 drugs: chief
Centre does not receive funding from any local or international party, says NRC head
Al-Mashat highlights Egypt’s COVID-19 measures at G-24 meeting
The across-the-board economic declines have hit these countries particularly hard, with governments having to spend heavily on health and social protections.
Covid-19 distances Egyptians from Easter, Sham El-Nesim celebrations
PM Madbouly orders park, beach closure, instructs ‘use of force’ against violators of state measures
Saudi Arabia reports 493 new COVID-19 cases as GCC infections continue to rise
Bahrain has conducted 726,547 medical examinations so far
Fiscal policy key to saving lives during COVID-19 pandemic: IMF’s Mauro to DNE
Policymakers should offer emergency protection lifelines through temporary, timely, and targeted fiscal measures, says IMF’s Deputy Director of Fiscal Affairs
COVID-19 causes major increase in fiscal deficits, public debt ratios: IMF
Transparency is crucial to managing fiscal risks, says Fiscal Monitor report
HSBC announces COVID-19 charity projects in Middle East
Roughly 80,000 will benefit from bank’s global $25m COVID-19 charitable fund, including nearly 34,000 in Egypt
MENA’s shopping malls should adopt screening to mitigate COVID-19 disruption: Colliers International
Colliers sees retail as one of fastest sectors to recover as markets get back to normality
Eastern Mediterranean COVID-19 cases surge despite precautions
Turkey announces weekend curfew in fight against COVID-19
Africa’s COVID-19 death toll climbs to 879
16,509 infections have been confirmed across the continent so far
IMF, Egyptian authorities in discussions on COVID-19 containment
Country yet to submit financial support request, says Azour
IMF praises Egypt’s proactive measures against COVID-19
Egypt supports affected firms in tourism, exporting sectors, says report
No return to business yet at traffic units: general directorate
Temporary commercial plates are currently best replacement for car licences
Lecico Ceramics temporarily closes Alexandria factory after detecting COVID-19 cases
The company confirmed with the Ministry of Health that two workers at its Borg El-Arab factory in Alexandria, which produces 35% of the group’s sanitary wares products, had tested positive for Covid-19.
Crédit Agricole appreciates medics’ Covid-19 efforts, exempts them from banking fees
Bank to give doctors, nurses priority in service inside branches
Africa’s COVID-19 infections accelerate; IMF offers debt relief in continent
Total of 15,249 confirmed infections, 816 fatalities across continent so far
Avigan under NRI examination ahead joining Covid-19 protocol: virologist
China approved three coronavirus vaccine candidates for clinical trials
Al-Sisi meets top army commanders on COVID-19 fight
Egypt records highest 24-hour infections of 160, bringing total to 2,350 with 178 fatalities
COVID-19 presents historic challenge: IMF
Oil prices plummeted in face of weakening global demand
365 Ecology hosts webinar on business in uncertain times
Webinar brings industry experts together to exchange their knowledge
Shoukry, Lavrov discuss measures to address COVID-19 pandemic
During the discussions, which took place via telephone, the two foreign ministers talked on the measures taken by both countries to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
AATB Program offers support to member countries to cope with COVID-19: ITFC
The AATB has the mandate to drive economic integration between across the African and Arab regions. It is also looking to strengthening small- and medium-size enterprise (SME) export development across key sectors, the statement said.
77% of freight forwarders operational despite COVID-19: EIFFA
The EIFFA recently conducted a survey of its members to monitor and analyse developments and potential repercussions of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Egypt’s tourism revenues could reach $16bn in FY 2020 without COVID-19: Planning Minister
Hermes downgrades revenue estimation to $10.5-11bn, economist expects 20-30% drop
HDB join efforts to support those affected by COVID-19
Bank is providing EGP 20m in aid to support 1,500 families
Central banks are first line of defence against COVID-19: IMF
Banks reactivate programmes used during 2008 global financial crisis, says Adrian
Egypt will be MENA’s only country witnessing GDP growth: IMF
Global economy to contract 3% in 2020 due to COVID-19: WEO
India’s public health COVID-19 response proactive: Ambassador
India has been able to limit the number of deaths to less than 200 in the 10 weeks since the first coronavirus case was detected, Kulshreshth said. He also said that a nation-wide effort to ensure hospitals are prepared to receive victims is underway in India to ensure enough beds are available.
PHD places hotel with 71 COVID-19 cases under Ministry of Health
The company will cover all expenses related to the patients’ stay, including medical teams and supporting staff, alongside those of the hotel’s employees and maintenance workers.