Health Health 2020-05-04 Iran risks second wave of COVID-19 outbreak as country reopens for business A second spike in coronavirus cases is expected at the beginning of May after the government prematurely eased restrictions on movement, experts warn. Health 2020-05-04 Yemen receives WHO help to combat COVID-19 The UN agency has distributed ventilators and intensive care unit beds across Yemen to help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic. Health 2020-04-29 WHO warns of virus impact in Middle East war zones Years of conflict have destroyed healthcare infrastructure in embattled countries, leaving people vulnerable to infectious diseases. Health 2020-04-29 Syrian refugees in Lebanon take coronavirus lockdown seriously Refugees are adhering to the government's quarantine and sanitary measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Health 2020-04-23 Libya fears flow of foreign fighters amid coronavirus pandemic A private Syrian airliner has been flying Russian-trained mercenaries to Benghazi, raising alarm that they may bring coronavirus into Libya. Health 2020-04-20 Lebanese army combats COVID-19 with medical aid donated by US military The aid includes medical masks, gloves, gowns and hand sanitiser, as well as educational material on preventing the spread of coronavirus. Health 2020-04-17 WHO spurs Mideast to use its advantage in pandemic fight Middle East and North African governments must prepare for the possibility of things going wrong, WHO says, urging caution during Ramadan. Health 2020-04-17 'Good progress' on Yemen truce despite continued fighting: UN Yemen cannot fight a war and a health crisis at the same time, UN envoy says, as government works to put new health measures in place. Health 2020-04-17 Qatari charity feeds expat workers in virus limbo Qatar Charity has been delivering daily meals to around 4,000 migrant workers, many confined in the Industrial Area in the south of Doha. Health 2020-04-16 Iran says virus deaths rise 92 to 4,869 A report published by parliament said the real death toll from the novel coronavirus outbreak is estimated to be as much as 80% more than announced by the government. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next
