News 27 Jul 2020 First barrel bombs, now coronavirus: doctors in Syria's Idlib hit hard by outbreak Doctors working in already short-staffed hospitals are struggling with a flare-up of new cases in the country's last rebel stronghold. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: First barrel bombs, now coronavirus:… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Jul 2020 Egyptian COVID-19 patients complain of pressure, deception on clinical trials Many family members of coronavirus patients in Egypt report being forced or tricked into allowing their loved ones to participate in clinical trials. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egyptian COVID-19… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Coronavirus compounds Syrian crisis in Idlib Amid lack of international aid and a fragile health system, officials and activists are concerned about the rapid spread of the coronavirus in northwest Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Egyptian ‘Doctor of the Poor’ Dr. Mashali dies after lifetime giving free treatment An Egyptian doctor known for a lifetime of treating his patients free of charge has died, according to reports on social media which paid tribute to his generosity.Dr. Mohamed Mashali… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: COVID-19 pandemic not seasonal and is ‘one big wave,’ WHO says The World Health Organization on Tuesday warned against complacency about new coronavirus transmission in the northern hemisphere summer, saying that this virus did not behave like influenza that tended to… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: UAE finds 369 new COVID-19 cases after conducting over 43,000 tests The United Arab Emirates reported 369 new COVID-19 cases after conducting over 43,000 tests, authorities announced on Tuesday.A further 395 people recovered from the disease, bringing the total recoveries to… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Israel, Hezbollah playing war game, but avoid real conflagration Attempting to avoid further escalation with Hezbollah, the Israel Defense Forces are careful to showcase lots of fire and brimstone, but no casualties on either side. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia confirms 1,993 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since June Saudi Arabia confirmed 1,993 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Tuesday, marking the Kingdom’s lowest daily increase since June.Read the latest updates in… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Saudi Arabia introduces luxury cruises on Red Sea coast for first time Luxury cruises will set sail for the first time on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast as part of the Saudi Tourism Authority’s “Break Free” summer season campaign, according to a… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jul 2020 Emirates to require negative COVID-19 test for transit passengers The United Arab Emirates already required people entering the country to test negative for the coronavirus, but now the rule has been extended to all connecting travel on the Emirates… Meet the Middle East
