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Egyptian and Irish theatre challenge the coronavirus
This state of confusion remained in place until many governments decided to close all playhouses as a preventive measure to limit the spread of the virus. This crisis is one of the most difficult challenges that world theatre has faced in its history.
Coronavirus reshapes music streaming habits of Egyptians: Deezer
Consumption of music streaming declined overall throughout Ramadan, with more people turning to religious content in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco
Coronavirus promotes automotive sector’s shift to e-marketing
Automotive companies must switch from traditional to digital marketing to deal with social, economic changes due to COVID-19, says El Naggar
Belgian prince contracts coronavirus after attending party breaking Spanish restrictions
Rafaela Valenzuela, the Spanish government delegate in Cordoba, criticized the Belgian prince and others at the party, saying they were “completely irresponsible.”
Egypt sees highest daily Covid-19 record of 1,367 cases
Egypt’s total confirmed cases up to 23,449 with 5,693 recoveries
Aviation industry to face slow post-coronavirus recovery: S&P Global Ratings
Most major airlines will shrink or merge with others, whilst smaller airlines may go bankrupt, says former ETF chairperson
Saudi Arabia aims to reopen on 21 June
Friday prayer to be allowed in Kingdom, except Mecca, starting 31 May
Health Ministry urges retired medical staff to join coronavirus fray
Mental health support was provided to 420 COVID-19 cases at quarantine hospitals
Egypt reports 752 new coronavirus cases, death toll climbs to 764
Health Ministry allocates isolation hospital to mental health patients with coronavirus
Ghana COVID-19 infection rate slows: official
Public transport operators in Ghana have been ensuring social distancing by reducing number of commuters and that passengers wear face masks
Automatic testing of coronavirus symptoms launched in sign language
Service uses chatbot technology and AI to enable testing for the hearing impaired
Al-Sisi follows up on COVID-19 in Egypt, updating treatment protocol
Ministry of Health reports 745 new cases, 21 new fatalities with 14,229 total infections of COVID-19 in Egypt
Merkel urges world to collaborate to overcome coronavirus crisis
No country can solve the coronavirus crisis alone, we must act together,” said Merkel in her video message at the World Health Organization’s meeting
CBE takes measures to reduce economic impacts of COVID-19
We moved quickly to preserve economic gains since launch of national economic reform programme, says CBE
UK COVID-19 deaths rise to 34,466 after another 468 patients die
As of Saturday morning, 240,161 people have tested positive for the COVID-19 in the UK
Turkey reports 1,610 new COVID-19 cases, 148,067 in total
The total number of confirmed cases in Turkey has climbed to 148,067 while the death toll surged to 4,096
Orange Egypt, Misr El Kheir partner provide food, sanitizers to irregular workers’ families
Initiative is part of company’s continuous efforts supporting Egyptians face COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19 to slash global economic output by $8.5 trn next 2 years: UN
The report estimates that GDP growth in developed economies is expected to plunge to minus 5% in 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Boris Johnson under fire over COVID-19 deaths in care homes
Johnson said Britain had seen a concerted action plan to tackle what he described as an “unquestionably appalling epidemic in care homes.”
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
European football set to restart despite coronavirus
Dates have been established for return of major European leagues behind closed doors
Ministry of Planning launches initiative against layoffs in private sector
Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala El-Said said that Ministry of Planning initiative aims to preserve Egypt’s economic achievements
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.
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
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
Egyptian Museum to re-open visitors under strict anti-coronavirus measures
In 2018, the Egyptian Museum started showcasing monuments and artefacts of 18th dynasty courtier Yuya and his wife Tjuyu, instead of Tutankhamun’s treasures, she added.
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