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The African continent has stood out with low coronavirus infection and death rates than elsewhere in the world. Possible reasons include a young population, carryover immunity from other diseases and lower international travel rates.

Union of Arab Chambers secretary-general Khaled Hanafy said the impact on interregional trade logistics was not as serious as expected. He spoke during a webinar hosted by his organization and the Arab Chamber. Brazilian senator Jean Paul Prates said production must be increased in order to sell to Arab countries.

The administration wrapped up the current school year with all students promoted. The rest of the second semester will be merged with the first semester of the next school year, which begins on October 4 and will possibly consist of e-learning.