Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19
WHO warns of peak in Africa’s COVID-19 cases soon
Total of 13,064 infections, 698 fatalities confirmed across Africa
Calls for Covid-19 compensation from China ironic: Embassy in Cairo
Beijing and Cairo to overcome pandemic as soon as possible, says embassy spokesperson
Presidential staff donate 20% of wages to COVID-19 affected irregular workers: Osama Heikal
Heikal said the decision came after an initiative by the Presidency to support irregular workers whose incomes have been affected by the repercussions of the coronavirus.
Turkey reports 4,747 new COVID-19 cases, totaling 47,029
Death toll from the novel coronavirus in Turkey reached 1,006 after 98 more lost their lives over the past 24 hours, Koca said at a press conference
COVID-19 recoveries rise to 384: Ministry of Health
Increase of false positive cases reach 505, says ministry
Health, Higher Education Ministers brief Madbouly on Covid-19 containment
During the meeting, Health Minister Hala Zayed briefed Madbouly on the situation on the ground and her ministry’s performance in line with World Health Organization (WHO) instructions
No COVID-19 treatments, vaccines available at pharmacies: Cabinet
The cabinet added that there is no lack of intensive care equipment for the treatment of the coronavirus at government hospitals, with all units available also fully working.
Egypt reports highest local 24-hour Covid-19 death toll of 15
Disbursement of government handout to irregular workers starts 13 April
US Fed announces $2.3trn financing to support economy amid Covid-19 pandemic
Among the Fed’s measures were details regarding its Main Street Lending Program and several other initiatives it is undertaking to support SMEs that were in good financial standing before the crisis
African finance ministers discuss economic implications of Covid-19 pandemic
It was the third meeting of African officials within a month in light of mounting pressure on African governments for economic stimuli and debt relief.
WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean raises COVID-19 concern
Turkey has fastest growing COVID-19 infections, Lebanon at risk
US records world highest 24-hour Covid-19 death toll of 1,632
‘We may have reached coronavirus curve peak’: Trump
EBRD committed to Egypt’s tourism support despite COVID-19
€200m framework for tourism’s private sector to be approved within two years, says Hamza
EIB contributes €5.2bn to non-EU COVID-19 fight
The EIB, a publicly owned bank whose shareholders are the EU member states, said the financing comes as part of the Team Europe response to the pandemic. It added that the funds are supported by guarantees from the EU budget.
Covid-19 silver lining a more support to Egypt’s renewable, industrial sectors
As part of the same package of measures, the price of electricity would be reduced for heavy industry consumption, from EGP 1.10 ($0.07) to EGP 0.10 ($0.006) per KWh. For other industries, the price is to be kept stable for 3-5 years.
High online grocery orders growth due to COVID-19 measures: Noon
We demand exclusion of e-commerce companies from curfew, says Hendawy
UAE records highest number of new GCC COVID-19 infections Wednesday
Gulf state records 300 new cases, alongside Qatar at 153, Saudi Arabia 137 cases and Kuwait records 112
Egypt’s Covid-19 precautionary measures extended
Egypt reports 110 new cases, 9 deaths, raising total to 1,560 cases and 103 deaths
Emaar Misr donates EGP 10m to Egyptian government’s COVID-19 fight
The project aims to improve the living conditions of thousands of eligible poor families across Egypt. The first phase of the project includes developing 1,000 units and providing 500 projects for low-income families.
COVID-19 sweeps through Africa infecting 10,800, killing 534
Ethiopia declares state of emergency, whilst South Africa reports lack of PPE
Sidpec’s sales projected as positive due to COVID-19
The company’s sales, including high density polyethylene/HDPE, are expected to jump in February and March.
White House considers offering treasury bonds to combat COVID-19
“This would be a long-term investment into the future of American health, safety and the economy,” he told reporters at the White House, “We’re just looking at it … let’s see where it leads.”
Agricultural sector currently safe from Covid-19 impacts: EABA
Only wheat imports negatively affected due to global market crisis
What has Covid-19 done to me?
So what was the coronavirus to me? It was a time that I took a step back from my life and re-evaluated everything, a time I realised who really matters in my life, a time I realised what I should be focusing on, a time I realised who I am. The coronavirus was a nightmare to many people, but to me it was a dream.
NCW issues policy tracker for Covid-19 women-related responsive measures
NCW President Maya Morsy confirmed that the report monitors all policies and procedures taken by the authorities.
Al-Sisi urges limiting employees in office rather than work suspension
Egypt reports 128 new coronavirus cases, 9 new deaths on Tuesday
Emerging technologies leading the fight against Covid-19
Technological innovation both in software and hardware have continuously increased efficiency, lowered costs, and created new opportunities through digitisation and automation. Blockchain is currently leading the charge in the fight against Covid-19 by providing organisations, public and private, an opportunity to do more with less catering both to resource and physical contact limitations.
COVID-19 infects 6,579 across Africa, kills 292
Rwanda leads continent-wide reaction with tight measures against pandemic
Egypt’s coronavirus outbreak remains under control: Al-Sisi
‘Egypt’s private sector should not reduce its workers’ wages, we are committed to supporting them,’ says President Al-Sisi
Egyptian expats, youth, and civil society mobilise against Covid-19
The civil society, along with Egyptian expatriates, have volunteered to join nationwide efforts to fight the pandemic.