Latest in Tag: COVID-19 Highlight
Latest in Tag: COVID-19
’Stay Ready’ initiative launched in Egypt medical colleges to fight COVID-19
Many medical colleges have started to carry out the initiative, training sub-intern medical students and other final year student volunteers on ways to handle patients infected with the virus.
China’s limited COVID-19 recovery boosts prevention confidence: IMF
Details of pandemic’s economic impact to be released 14 April
South Korea provides financial support for Egypt’s COVID-19 fight
Details of support to be decided with Egyptian government, says Ambassador Yoon
Tamweely adopts FRA-outlined measures to protect microfinance customers from COVID-19 fallout
Tamweely Microfinance started activity in August 2018 with capital of EGP 75m financed by NI Capital, Ayady for Investment and Development, and Post for investments
COVID-19 causes high demand for short-term workspace, forces firms to delay relocation plans: Colliers
Due to the ever-growing risk of contracting the virus, Regus said it had witnessed companies splitting teams amongst multiple centres to avoid daily interaction.
Egypt welcomes first newborn to Covid-19 infected mother
The medical team followed the necessary prevention measures before the c-section, wearing protective suits. The operation was performed inside the Hospital’s hotel section.
Government allows construction sector to work as normal despite Covid-19 precautions
The precautionary measures have been put aside in the case of the construction industry to ensure projects with a national interest currently under development are completed quickly.
Egypt can use COVID-19 to increase engineering exports: EEC
The EEC conducted a study of Chinese exports to gather information on the most important products and goods that it exports to its target countries. It then compared China’s figures with Egypt’s export capabilities for these products.
SODIC shifts marketing resources to Covid-19 awareness, protection programmes
The move comes as part of stepped up efforts in combating the coronavirus outbreak by joining the global community in creating awareness about the pandemic and attempting to curb its spread.
Egypt, France discuss joint cooperation against coronavirus
Al-Sisi, Macron follow on recent discussions at mini-African summit
Egypt Covid-19 infections rise to 1,173, death toll at 78
Al-Sisi inspects Armed Forces’ preparations to combat pandemic
International partners back Egypt’s anti-COVID-19 drive
This is a challenging time for Egypt’s private sector, says IFC Country Manager
Al-Sisi instructs Covid-19 testing for National Cancer Institute’s staff, patients
60 cancer patients at NCI tested negative for coronavirus, says Cairo University spokesperson
Female domestic workers stuck between rock and hard place
“I only have two options. If I stayed at home, I will die of hunger. If I went out, I might die of disease,” says day labourer
Banks tighten COVID-19 precautions following cases detected in some branches
CBE stresses importance of using electronic payment channels to limit virus spread
Al-Sisi discusses Covid-19 combating efforts with African leaders
Private sector urges to contribute to continental efforts to curb pandemic under AU
National Cancer Institute closes temporarily after detecting 17 COVID-19 cases
Investigation opened to determine source of infection, says Cairo University spokesperson
Egypt confirms 1,070 Covid-19 infections, 71 fatalities so far
Two Egyptian military aircraft with medical aid arrived in Italy on Saturday
Working capital financing affected by ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: Pharos
Capital adequacy ratios may come under pressure if COVID-19 persists
Hundreds of Egyptians repatriated from US enter Covid-19 quarantine in Marsa Alam
Maged Fawzi, Chairperson of the EHA, said the returnees underwent medical examination for Covid-19 upon their arrival at Marsa Alam Airport.
Tanmeyah provides 50% discount on three months installments
Amro Abouesh, Chairperson and CEO of Tanmeyah, said the company is offering a package of facilities to its regular payment customers. He added that those who are late in paying the March installment can also make use of the package.
Policy rates to remain frozen during COVID-19 pandemic: Naeem Research
The continued freeze follows on from the MPC’s slashing of policy rates by 300bps at an emergency meeting on 16 March.
5 recommended leadership behaviours during and post COVID-19 ERA
Regardless of how individuals and organisations are perceiving the measures taken nationally or globally in reaction to the virus spread – exaggerated, spot on or too mild – still the economic & social bill so far is humungous and still counting.
Virtual concerts to watch this week
YouTube has confirmed three new live-stream performances that cover a range of musical genres to take place via the website
Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to wait upon Hajj due to Covid-19
Kingdom reports 110 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, bringing total to 1,563
COVID-19 not affecting Dabaa station implementation timetable: NPPA Head
In exclusive statements to Daily News Egypt, El-Wakeel said that work on the project is currently proceeding remotely and through video conferencing.
BAT’s bio-tech arm working on potential COVID-19 vaccine
Development uses fast-growing tobacco plant technology, pre-clinical testing underway
779 Covid-19 infections, 52 deaths in Egypt so far
Situation is stable and Egypt is below global average: Health Minister
UNWTO praises Egypt’s COVID-19 precautions
The UNWTO also praised the initiative launched on Monday evening by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities that saw the Giza Pyramids lit up in solidarity with frontline healthcare
Covid-19 hinders meteorological work: WMO
Surface-based observation data declines in past 2 weeks, particularly from developing countries