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Coronavirus

Why are Arabs Very Likely to Survive COVID-19?

By: Yasmina Hage/Arab America Contributing writer. In these times of crisis, it is essential to take care of yourself, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and exercise. There is no cure for coronavirus yet; therefore, the only way for us to avoid being infected by this virus is to boost our immune system. We have done some … Continued

The Decimation of Borders Amidst Affliction: How Covid-19 Has Changed the Perception of Online Learning in Saudi Arabia

By: Holly Johnson/Arab America Contributing Writer  Saudi Arabia, a country as famous for its oil reserves as it is for its diligent censorship, has had a tumultuous relationship with internet usage since its widespread inception in 1994. Initially accepted in the country for government, military, healthcare, and research use only, Saudi Arabia allowed the general … Continued

The Middle East And Its Humanitarian Action Against COVID-19

By: Yasmina Hage/ Arab America Contributing Writer In a time of crisis like today, everyone is working to make themselves useful. As a reminder, Arabs are very present abroad for generations and many of them feel concerned with what affects their host country. So, they will try to find ways/ideas to help. Moreover, some of … Continued

How Arab Countries in North Africa Are Handling COVID-19 Pandemic?

By: Yasmina Hage / Arab America Contributing Writer In these times of crisis, everyone is trying to make themselves useful. Especially in the North African Countries, which is being talked about a lot on the networks at this time. This crisis has plunged us into an unknown universe where our only escape is our imagination, … Continued

Hello Neighbor: Helping Create a New Home for Arab Refugees in Pittsburgh

By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer No matter which country one comes from, being a refugee or immigrant can be terrifying. Arab immigrants and refugees face a plethora of obstacles ranging from language barriers to adjusting to culture shock to discrimination both socially and in the workforce. This is no different in the city of … Continued

Healthy Spices and Seasonings found in your Arab Kitchen

By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer With COVID-19 circulating everyday life, it’s essential to keep healthy during these difficult times. Not only with fruits and vegetables, but from condiments too. Seasonings and spices have a long history. In early history, medicinal healing used different assortments of spices. During the times of trade routes, spices and seasonings … Continued

How the Coronavirus Has Impacted Arab American Restaurants

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer As the world has dealt with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), one business especially affected by lockdowns and social distancing has been restaurants. Even in the U.S., with less complete shutdowns, restaurants could only offer delivery or takeout for weeks.  Even now, most are not allowed to be back at … Continued

Predictions Regarding the End of the Coronavirus Pandemic

The new coronavirus which emerged last year in China has spread extensively worldwide and has been drastically changing people’s lives ever since. Due to the related restrictions, many have changed their work schedule, adopted new routines, even got a combo kit in order tostart fixing or building things around the house since now we have … Continued

How Morocco Has Dealt With the Novel Coronavirus

By Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Author As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world with death and crippled economies in its wake, governments have struggled to control the virus’s spread and maintain their economies. Many countries have been hit hard and while Morocco has a lower infection and death rate than many others, it … Continued

Caring for Older Adults During the Corona Pandemic

Alongside those who suffer from severe underlying conditions, older adults are the most vulnerable at developing a severe or even a deadly form of COVID-19. If you are caring for an older adult in these difficult times, here is a list of things that the experts recommend that you do. Make sure you are well … Continued

Arab American Doctors on the Frontlines of the Pandemic

By: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer If you happen to be a consumer of cable TV, over the past few months you’ve probably seen a large number of Arab American physicians, nurses, epidemiologists, and other public health experts discussing the Covid-19 Pandemic. It might seem that these health workers have had an oversized role in … Continued

Practicing Ramadan During a Pandemic

By: Tasnim Elnasharty/ Arab America Contributing Writer  Ramadan, normally marked by social gatherings and feasts, is now a muted affair under lockdown. The world’s nearly 2 billion Muslims are not able to hold communal feasts and prayers that are a hallmark of Ramadan, their holiest month.  Ramadan is normally a sociable time, as abstention from … Continued

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