COVID-19 Archives

Researchers discover bat coronavirus in China, CDC sees no threat

iraqbulletin.coFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

Scientists in China have identified a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, with genetic similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has assured the public that there is no...

Travel

WTTC report reveals pandemic’s impact on women and youth in tourism

iraqbulletin.coSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

MENA Newswire News Desk: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, has unveiled a report that starkly illustrates the pandemic's heavy toll on women and youth employment within the...

Business

Tupperware files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

iraqbulletin.coSeptember 19, 2024September 18, 2024

September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

MENA Newswire News Desk: Tupperware Brands, the once-iconic household name in food storage, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Orlando, Florida-based company plans to continue operations during bankruptcy proceedings and is seeking court approval to sell the business...

Health

From crisis to catastrophe: China’s potential 65 million COVID cases per week by June

iraqbulletin.coMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

China's COVID-19 situation is teetering on the brink of a precipice. The populous nation is potentially staring down an unprecedented spike of 65 million cases per week by June, escalating global concerns and prompting urgent deliberation on the pandemic's trajectory....

News

Global education targets hindered by $97 billion funding gap, UNESCO reports

iraqbulletin.coApril 15, 2023April 15, 2023

April 15, 2023April 15, 2023

A recent UNESCO report has revealed that a $97 billion funding shortfall is standing in the way of countries reaching their 2030 national education targets. The study, titled “Can countries afford their national SDG4 benchmarks?” was prepared by the Global...

Travel

Tunisia tourism records 64 percent YoY increase in Q1 2023

iraqbulletin.coApril 10, 2023April 10, 2023

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

According to recent data published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), the country's cumulative tourist revenues exceeded the 1 billion-dinar mark in the first quarter of 2023. This represents a remarkable increase of 64% compared to the same period...

Health

Pandemic not over even though COVID-19 cases drop – WHO

iraqbulletin.coSeptember 8, 2022

September 8, 2022

Globally, there were about 12 percent fewer cases of COVID-19 last week, according to the latest report from the World Health Organization on its weekly review. United Nations said there were 4.2 million cases of infections last week, while there...

Health

Chengdu locks down 21.2 million people in fight against COVID-19

iraqbulletin.coSeptember 1, 2022

September 1, 2022

As some of China's most populous and economically significant cities battle outbreaks, Chengdu, one of the country's largest cities, announced a lockdown of its 21.2 million residents as it launched four days of citywide testing for COVID-19. Residents of Chengdu,...

Health

COVID-19 cases in South Korea reach 4-month high of over 180,000

iraqbulletin.coAugust 17, 2022

August 17, 2022

As a result of a new wave of infections caused by the Omicron variant, South Korea has registered 180,803 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, the highest number in four months. As a result of this outbreak, the country has recorded...