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Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science announced on Thursday the arrest of four Asians for selling alcohol and offering massage services without a licence at a flat in Manama, in violation to decisions of the Health Ministry against coronavirus. He said that an investigation into received information led to their arrest red-handed. Related items and money were seized. Legal proceedings were taken, and the case was referred to the Public Prosecution.

Dr. Jameela Al-Salman, Consultant of Infectious and Internal Diseases at Salmaniya Medical Complex responded to Starvision News’s question in a press conference held by the National team to combat COVID-19, “What are the side effects of post COVID-19?” https://youtu.be/MDyv5tOtLA4 “According to the study, all recovered will have long time symptoms. 40 % of the study says it may have inflammation in the lungs, some patients may require long time use of oxygens even after recovered. Patients may suffer from heart problems, neuro system, brain and also noticed the effect on concentration in the patients in Bahrain and around the world. Patients…

Director-General of Criminal Investigation and Forensic Science announced on Thursday the arrest of a man for car arson. He set the car on fire, which is owned by his friend after telling him that he will buy it and will pay the remaining money and finalise the ownership transfer process later. He said that after the reporting of a case of a fire in a car that was parked near a house in Aali, the concerned authorities rushed to the scene and distinguished the fire that reached another parked vehicle. The investigation indicated that the case was arson and the…

His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa ordered to exempt healthcare workers on the frontlines combating the coronavirus pandemic who have not been able to renew their licenses since February 2020 from paying any fines or financial dues for not renewing their licenses. HRH Premier’s order comes in appreciation of the great efforts exerted by healthcare workers to combat COVID-19 in a manner that guarantees the safety and health of the Kingdom’s citizens and residents. Bahrain had paid homage to the healthcare workers in many ways, one of those is by deciding to adopt a day for…

Saudi Arabia has reported 3,183 new cases and 41 deaths from coronavirus, taking the total cases to 223,327. The death toll raised to 2,100 after reporting the new deaths. Saudi is holding the 14th position for most coronavirus cases worldwide, just below Turkey. Meanwhile, 2,046 patients fully recovered from the virus, bringing the total recoveries to 161,096. In line with recent trends, the majority of the new cases are in Riyadh (364), followed by Dammam (247) and Jeddah (247). https://twitter.com/media_ksa/status/1281213982506876931?s=20

A United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council investigator suggested member states to pressurize Saudi Arabia to free women activists before the G20 summit in November, which will be hosted by Riyadh. At least 13 women’s rights activists were arrested in Saudi Arabia in 2018 as it lifted a ban on women driving cars. Agnes Callamard, the French Human Rights expert said in a speech to the council in Geneva “prisoners of conscience, women, human rights defenders that are currently in prison for demanding the right to drive”. Saudi officials said the detainees were suspected of having harmed Saudi interests and offered support to hostile elements abroad.…

United States President Donald Trump has threatened schools to reopen or to forget about funding as the cases surpassed 3 million. “In Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, SCHOOLS ARE OPEN WITH NO PROBLEMS. The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election, but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!,” Trump tweeted. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1280853299600789505?s=20 Trump’s reasoning is that in Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, schools have managed to open. However, these countries have flattened the curve whereas the United States…

UAE records 532 cases, and one fatality from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the total cases in the country to 53,577. The new death takes the total fatalities to 328. The new cases were found after conducting more than 49,000 coronavirus tests across the country. Meanwhile, 1,288 new recoveries were also announced, bringing the total recoveries to 43,570. This means that over 79 percent of the confirmed cases have fully recovered from the virus. ♦ UAE: Police dogs to be used for detecting COVID-19 Over 2 million COVID-19 tests are expected to be conducted in the coming weeks,…

Kuwait has reported 833 new coronavirus cases, of which 536 are citizens, taking the total confirmed cases in the country to 52,840, according to the Ministry of Health. 3 patients died of the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 382. Kuwait has the world’s 33rd highest number of coronavirus infections just below Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, 578 new recoveries have been reported in the country, raising the total recoveries to 42,686. Kuwait has done 5,011 NP swab tests in the past 24 hours, as the country ramps up its efforts to test more people and detect cases…

Oman has registered three deaths and 1,518 new cases of coronavirus, of which the majority of the case are from citizens by 1,068 and the rest 450 from foreigners, taking the total cases to 51,725. The death toll reached 236 after reporting the new deaths. ♦ Oman to launch nationwide COVID-19 survey from July 12 Meanwhile, 1,016 new recoveries were announced, bringing the total to 33,021. 5,456 tests were conducted in the past 24 hours, across the sultanate. So far the 226,637 COVID-19 tests have been conducted. Oman has decided to toughen penalties against COVID-19 violators. This may include publishing the names…