Poor testing facilities means COVID-19 cases could be much higher in south where ceasefire failed to take hold.
In Yemen, deaths with coronavirus-like symptoms spike as hospitals shut down
At least 385 people have died over the past week with coronavirus-like symptoms in the southern port city of Aden, the group said, citing Yemeni officials. As of Wednesday, the number of confirmed …
Coronavirus: Surge in deaths reported in southern Yemen
“There are patients who go from hospital to hospital and yet cannot get admitted.” The rise in people dying after showing symptoms such as respiratory issues, fever and weakness raises concerns that …
Yemen warring parties make ‘significant progress’ on truce: UN
UN Yemen envoy makes renewed push for truce after world body calls for ceasefire in conflicts due to coronavirus crisis.
UN reports Yemen cease-fire progress, COVID-19 cases rising
The U.N. envoy for Yemen is reporting “significant progress” in negotiations toward a nationwide cease-fire in the war-torn country …
COVID-19 threatens to worsen Yemen devastation
Health workers warn a major outbreak will have catastrophic consequences following years of war, hunger and other diseases.
Fear Of Virus Grows In Yemen’s Squalid Camps
I am scared for my children since this virus may lead to our deaths.” Squalid camps for internally displaced people like the one where Ahmed lives in Khokha, outside the Red Sea port city of Hodeida, …
Yemen’s PM says the key to restoring peace is to end the armed militia rebellion
Yemen’s Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik said on Wednesday the key to restoring peace in Yemen is to restore the country and its institutions and to end the armed militia rebellion, according to a …
Turkey: UAE bringing chaos to Mideast through interventions in Libya, Yemen
Damage is seen following shelling at Mitiga airport in Tripoli, Libya, May 10, 2020. (Photo by Reuters) Amid rising Ankara-Abu Dhabi frictions, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has hit out at …
EXCLUSIVE-As COVID-19 cases in Yemen surge, some sources see undercounting
DUBAI, May 13 (Reuters) – Yemen has more suspected coronavirus cases and deaths than the authorities have so far reported, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the United Nations …