Gaza health sector near collapse by COVID-19

Gaza public health officials are warning that a sharp increase in coronavirus infections in the Palestinian enclave could soon overwhelm its limited medical system as soon as next week. The…

Egypt struggles to contain COVID-19

Egypt, the Arab world’s most populous nation, has extended its curfew aimed at combating the coronavirus until 23 April. All houses of worship, schools and tourist sites will remain shuttered,…

WHO: coronavirus “a world pandemic”

Israel is further stepping up efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus as the number of confirmed cases hit 100. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to maintain that the…