Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19

President Macron extends France’s COVID-19 lockdown to 11 May
Macron said his country had not been sufficiently prepared early on to face the challenges posed by the outbreak, and urged his countrymen to abide by government decisions in the coming weeks.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise across GCC
Saudia Arabia records 472 cases on Monday, reaching 4,934 infections

Two COVID-19 patients give birth in quarantine hospitals: PM advisor
Medical team wore yellow PPE suits during deliveries

Finance Minister discusses anti-coronavirus strategy with African counterparts
Cooperation must be strengthened to face pandemic’s economic repercussions, says Moeit

Ministry of Trade and Industry inspects factories for COVID-19 measures implementation
The inspections are to take place to ensure compliance with the measures to ensure worker safety in factories and production continuity during this delicate stage.

20% increase in real estate sales projected following COVID-19
El Shehry added that the local real estate market remains, so far, unaffected by the ongoing pandemic. He highlighted that, although there had been a slowdown in sales, companies have yet to record losses or a halt in sales.

Tatweer Misr, Dar Al-Orman, Ahl Masr collaborate to fight COVID-19
Tatweer Misr will also support families in the village who have survived off of daily incomes by supplying them with necessary food items throughout Ramadan.

COVID-19 delays new DM Developments project launch to 2H 2021
“The property sales volume is expected to be affected in 2Q and 3Q 2020, due to current precautionary procedures taken by the government,” Abdel Hamid said. “However, I believe that this limited period will be followed by a large boom in the volume of sales in the 4Q.”

MSMEDA issues COVID-19 guide to protect small enterprises
The guidance comes with the aim of helping project owners apply these measures to combat the coronavirus and limit its spread within their projects.

85% of Egypt’s COVID-19 infections recover without treatment: WHO
Egypt reports 125 new coronavirus cases and 5 deaths, raising total to 2,190 infections and 164 deaths

Apple and Google collaborate on COVID-19 contact tracing technology
In line with common consumer concerns, user privacy and security remain central to the product’s design. The tech giants’ contribution joins efforts by other software developers who are crafting technical tools to help combat the coronavirus and save lives.

Egypt to achieve positive growth rates in 2020 despite COVID-19: Planning Minister
Coronavirus crisis erupted when Egyptian economy was at its best, says Al-Saeed

South Korea doubles support for Egypt’s Covid-19 fight: Ambassador
Seoul to provide Cairo with $400,000 in emergency assistance, medical equipment

Prosecution orders detention of 23 over disrupting burial of Daqahleya’s Covid-19 dead
Hundreds of people in a small Daqahleya village tried to prevent the burial of the deceased doctor on Saturday over fears of the coronavirus spreading in the village.

WBG, IMF 2020 Spring Meetings to kick off virtually
Middle East, Central Asia Department to hold briefing on 15 April

Parliament’s Deputy Speaker proposes private COVID-19 burials
Wahdan said the matter preserves the dignity and sanctity of the dead.

WHO warns of medical equipment shortage in EastMed amid rising Covid-19 cases
Fears increase for northern Syrian camps becoming Covid-19 breeding grounds

Public transport companies request support against Covid-19 fallout
The companies have lost over 75% of their revenues due to the government’s precautionary measures, alongside the suspension of schools and the tendency to reduce the number of employees working in office, which all affected the size of daily commuters.

Health Ministry to manage burial of COVID-19 dead
Medical Syndicate denounces attempts to prevent burial of doctor died of coronavirus

Covid-19 death toll in Egypt reaches 159 with 13 new fatalities
Total infections of the pandemic in Egypt is 2065 cases

Egyptian Armed Forces distributes free face masks in public spaces
126 new coronavirus cases, 13 deaths, raising Egypt’s total cases to 2,065 and 159 deaths

COVID-19 prompts social safety nets’ reforms: Al-Mashat
Crisis should be landmark incentive for regional cooperation, says MEI president

World celebrates Easter at home
Coronavirus casts shadow on Christian festival as millions enter lockdown

Petrol prices could see further cut unless Covid-19 impact: source
Egypt imports 50% of its diesel and LPG needs, 25% of petrol

General Prosecutor investigates into mob disrupting burial of Daqahleya’s Covid-19 dead
Police arrests 20 people of those objected committal of female doctor died from coronavirus

Covid-19 kills 3 doctors, infects 43 others in Egypt
Only two of fatalities, infections contracted coronavirus outside their workplaces

Saudi Arabia records 4,033 COVID-19 cases, highest in Gulf
Number of UAE recoveries rose to 588 after 170 new recoveries were announced on Saturday

Egypt calls for UN comprehensive human rights approach amid COVID-19 outbreak
UN representative highlights impact on rights to life, work, food, health, medicine amongst other areas

Japanese antiviral added to Egypt’s Covid-19 treatment protocol: health official
Avigan used in Japan for new influenza strains, shows promise with coronavirus patients

Egypt’s exports, FDI underperformance to be exacerbated by COVID-19: WB
Oil price collapse hurts MENA’s oil industry, says report