Cologne 555: How coronavirus revived Egypt’s favorite perfume
Production had been "modest" in recent years
Production had been "modest" in recent years
"What are you worried about, basha, so long as you’re Egyptian? It’s in God’s hands."
For 12 years, Um Atef, 57, has worked six days a week in the ICU from 8 am to 6 pm
Gaza is one of the world’s most densely populated areas making proper quarantine a daunting prospect
“We’re all at risk and we have to work. We’re not gonna let people die.”
We call it “social isolation,” but we should actually think of it as “physical” isolation only.
"Patients arriving with regular influenza drain the resources of doctors and equipment."
“My sales are lower than usual,” said Mohamed Hussein, a shop owner in a working class neighborhood.
Our guide to help you navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt.
"Had I thought logically, I probably wouldn’t have done what I did.”
"It’s difficult to calculate the number of families ... we receive survivors every 5 minutes."
"It feels like wartime"
There is a correlation between COVID-19 infection and smoking.
Nine years ago, millions of Egyptians took to the streets in revolt against a regime that had been in power for 30 years. The revolution succeeded in ousting President Hosni…
Malak might be the first out transperson detained in connection with a political case in Egypt.
While working in Alexandria’s Odeon Cinema, Hadi started dancing to Hindi music for the audiences.
More than one person asked her “When’s your operation?” instead of “When is the baby due?”
Nothing ever truly changes; there is a Zooba in Lower Manhattan.
"In the beginning, I was panicking and unable to sleep unless I talked to someone in Egypt."
“They won’t push you out, but they are daring you to stay.”
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