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Reusable mask “capable of inactivating coronavirus” launched in Portugal
Named MOxAd-Tech, the textile coronavirus mask “successfully passed the tests carried out by the Joao Lobo Antunes Institute of Molecular Medicine
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 810,000: Africa CDC
Southern Africa region is the most affected area in terms of confirmed cases, followed by Northern Africa and Western Africa, the Africa CDC said
Russia COVID-19 cases up 5,871 to 806,720
According to the statement, 597,140 people in Russia have recovered so far, including 8,366 over the past day.
Japan reports 726 new COVID-19 cases, PM denies imminent state of emergency
Along with Tokyo, some other urban areas in Japan have seen sharp increases of infections since a nationwide state of emergency was lifted in late May.
Egypt sees highest COVID-19 daily recoveries amid declining fatalities
It is the 15th consecutive day for Egypt’s COVID-19 daily infections to fall below 1,000, as a record 1,774 infections were seen on June 19.
Multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses essential to protect world from pandemic
US President Donald Trump resumed his press briefing on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, admitting that the situation in the country will “get worse
African confirmed COVID-19 cases close to 750,000: Africa CDC
Africa CDC in its latest situation update issued on Wednesday said that the number of deaths related to the pandemic rose to 15,726 as of Wednesday.
New study show immunity drops quickly in mild COVID-19 cases
The researchers found a rapid drop in COVID-19 antibodies – the immune system proteins that help stop viruses from infecting cells in the body
Rameda gets EDA approval to price two coronavirus medicines
Rameda started last month manufacturing Anviziram, which contains the active pharmaceutical ingredient Favipiravir which has been adopted as part of the COVID-19 treatment protocol in Russia, China, and India. It will be released at EGP 1,260 per 40-tablet package.
Over 23% of Indian capital population have COVID-19 antibodies
The extensive antibodies study conducted from June 27 to July 10 in Delhi aimed to understand the proportion of population exposed to COVID-19
Africa’s COVID-19 cases surge nearly 20,000 to 720,622: Africa CDC
Number of deaths related to the pandemic rose to 15,082, 382,857 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have recovered, Africa CDC said.
Egypt records 2-month low of 603 new COVID-19 cases
A total of 512 COVID-19 patients were cured and discharged from hospitals on the same day, increasing the total recoveries to 28,380
Saudi Arabia announces readiness for Hajj season
Pilgrims of 160 nationalities, 70 of whom are foreign residents in the kingdom, would take part in this year’s Hajj season.
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases top 700,000: Africa CDC
Africa CDC further said that 369,120 patients who tested positive for COVID-19 have so far recovered from the infectious virus
Egypt reports 698 new COVID-19 cases as daily infections keep dropping
It marked the 10th consecutive day for Egypt’s daily COVID-19 infections to be below 1,000, with a record of 1,774 infections on June 19.
G20 finance officials pledge immediate, exceptional measures to address COVID-19
To date, 42 countries have requested to be benefited from G20 DSSI, amounting to an estimated $5.3bn of 2020 debt service to be deferred
S. Africa imposes penalty for not wearing masks in public
This is necessary to achieve compliance with the wearing of masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Denmark announces monkey trial of coronavirus vaccine
DNA vaccine like CoVAXIX “induce cell immunity” preparing human immune system to fight coronavirus by exposing it to a small part of the virus’ surface
‘Novel coronavirus is not airborne’: Egyptian health official
Egypt reports 912 new COVID-19 cases and 89 fatalities
Egypt registers 912 new COVID-19 cases, tally reaches 82,070
Egypt resumed international flights on July 1 afte 3-month halt, amid a “coexistence plan” to maintain anti-COVID-19 precautionary measures while resuming economic activities
Florida sets new record for daily coronavirus cases
The U.S. state of Florida reported 15,299 new coronavirus cases Sunday, shattering not only its own previous single-day records, but also those of any other state as the pandemic continued to rage in the country. The mind-boggling number brought the total infections to 269,811 in the Sunshine State, with the death toll reaching 4,346, according …
Egypt reports 923 new COVID-19 cases, 602 recoveries
Egypt announced its first confirmed COVID-19 case on Feb. 14 and the first death from the highly infectious virus on March 8
Difficult to say if Egypt has passed pandemic peak: Health Ministry
Egypt confirms 1,025 new COVID-19 cases, 75 fatalities on Wednesday
MENA startups attract so far equivalent to 95% of 2019 investments
Investments attracted by startups in H1 2020 rose 35% on comparative period in 2019
Egypt sees highest daily COVID-19 recoveries, fewer infections, deaths
The country reported 1,218 new COVID-19 infections, the lowest since June 19, raising the total cases registered since mid-February to 75,253
Egypt’s coffee shops reopen after 3-month coronavirus lockdown
Egypt’s coffee shops reopen after 3-month coronavirus lockdown
There are about 2 million coffee shops in Egypt, 150,000 of which are in Cairo, according to CAPMAS.
Google Maps gives five steps to support small businesses amid coronavirus
As we head into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day on 27 June, Google compiled five Google Maps tips anyone can use to help small businesses during the pandemic.
Egyptian ‘Wonder Momma’ beats coronavirus
Rania Genena, a mother to a one-year-old baby boy and 5.5-year-old son and works as Quality Manager for FieldCore in Cairo, started working from home in line with the company’s office response plan to ensure the safety of its employees. Rania’s husband, Essam, works as a video cameraman for BBC Arabia.
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa top 225,000
Africa CDC said that some 102,846 people who were infected with COVID-19 had recovered across the continent so far.
We’re the SAME
The funny thing is, something as small as the coronavirus, something unseen, something untouchable or able to be smelt has locked us all in our houses. It has made the world lose economically, money, and socially, the lives of citizens.