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The Pfizer deal negotiated is said to be for $18 a dose, a price that takes into consideration Lebanon's economic troubles, and is expected to cover 20% of the population.
At least 46 people were killed when an earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Friday.
Lebanon OKs law to import vaccines
Lebanon approved a draft law allowing imports of coronavirus vaccines as the country hit a new record in case numbers.
Lebanon hits record coronavirus deaths, infections
Lebanon hit record coronavirus deaths and infections.
Charity campaigns for more oxygen in Lebanon hospitals
Lebanon is suffering from a severe Covid-19 spike and authorities have imposed a curfew in a desperate attempt to contain the virus.
Syria's White Helmets awarded funds to produce PPE
The award-winning NGO will produce millions of pieces of personal protective equipment to protect volunteers, healthcare workers and displaced Syrians from Covid-19.
Erdogan gets jab as Turkey unrolls Chinese vaccine
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan got jabbed as the country began rolling out China's Sinovac's vaccine.
Lebanese health minister admitted to hospital with Covid-19
Lebanon's minister of public health has been admitted to hospital, just over a week after he was allegedly pictured at a large social gathering.
Locked-down Tunisia marks decade since dictator's fall
Tunisia marked 10 years since the Arab Spring revolution sent autocratic ruler Zine El Abidine Ben Ali but little are celebrating due to a ...
Lebanon enters strict lockdown to stem coronavirus uptick
Lebanon began its first day of a strict 11-day lockdown imposed in a bid to slow down the coronavirus spread.
Egyptian denies 'oxygen crisis' in coronavirus wards despite videos
Videos have emerged showing an alleged oxygen shortage in Egypt's hospitals.
Malaysia declares virus emergency, sparking anger
Critics of Malaysia's government have accused authorities of attempting to use the coronavirus pandemic to cling to power, after the king ...
WHO rules out Covid herd immunity this year
Scientists at the World Health Organization warned that mass vaccinations would not bring about herd immunity to the coronavirus this year, even ...
Lebanon considers tighter lockdown amid coronavirus surge
Lebanon's handling of the virus surge amid a deepening economic crisis has been under scrutiny, with many saying hesitant policies have failed ...
Power restored in Pakistan after nationwide blackout
Power supply was restored across Pakistan Sunday after the country was hit by a massive electricity blackout, officials said.
UK vows to offer Covid-19 vaccine to all adults
The UK's Health Secretary Matt Hancock on Sunday vowed to offer the Covid-19 vaccine to all adults in the country by autumn.
Israel denying Covid vaccine to Palestinians is medical apartheid
Comment: Israel's claim that the PA is responsible for vaccinating occupied Palestinians reveals a cold disregard for their heath, and for ...
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
With infections hitting record levels, Lebanon is entering a 25 day lockdown, to stop hospitals becoming overwhelmed.
Covid-19 hit Lebanese in desperate hunt for hospital beds
There are shortages in hospital beds Lebanon due to the coronavirus crisis.
Israeli settlers carry out widespread attacks in West Bank
Israeli settlers have carried out widespread attacks on Palestinian homes, vehicles, farmland and hospitals across the occupied West ...
Ten hurt in Lebanon gas depot blast
At least 10 people were injured when an explosion rocked a warehouse storing gas canisters near Lebanon's border with Syria, the Lebanese Red ...
Officials reject Trump claims on toll, defend vaccine rollout
US officials on Sunday rejected Donald Trump's claim that the national Covid-19 death toll of 350,000 has been exaggerated, but defended the ...
Medics warn of coronavirus 'catastrophe' in Lebanon
Lebanon, with a population of around six million, has recorded 183,888 coronavirus cases, including 1,466 deaths, since February.
Arrests after arson attack at camp in Lebanon
The fire on Saturday night tore through the tented shelters of some 75 families near the town of Bhanine in the north Lebanon Miniyeh region, ...
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