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The aid, which consisted of seven metric tonnes from the UAE and 20 metric tonnes from WHO, will help around 27,000 healthcare workers in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Arab Emirates, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has dispatched an aid plane carrying approximately 27 metric tonnes of medical supplies to Somalia. The UAE is committed to providing its full support to strengthen global efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19,” Mohammed Ahmed Othman Al Hammadi, UAE Ambassador to Somalia, said, quoted by national news agency WAM. “Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, the UAE has…

At least four shopping malls in Saudi Arabia have just granted a rent reprieve to retailers and other tenants in view of the financial impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Swicorp, the fund manager of Swicorp Wabel Real Estate Investment Traded Fund (REIT) said on Tuesday its board has decided to exempt eligible merchants at its four commercial complexes from paying rent for more than a month, from March 17 to April 30, 2020, or until the establishments are allowed to reopen. Last month, the kingdom ordered the closure of shopping malls across the country until further notice to help…

The Lower Criminal Court sentenced today two defendants to three months in jail and ruled they stay under house arrest during the imprisonment period and be subject to electronic monitoring. They were accused of violating self-confinement procedures which are imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The two defendants reportedly came from a coronavirus-hit country. After taking a sample for a check-up, the doctor asked them to commit to a 14-day quarantine at home, in line with regulations followed with comers from infected countries. Following up on them, it has been found out that they infringed the home isolation…

Bahrain tested a total of 70813 until now. There are 873 active cases. These include 870 stable cases and 3 critical cases. 648 people have been discharged. Only 7 deaths have been reported until now. The Ministry of Health announced today the death of a 60-year-old Bahraini citizen, who has underlying chronic diseases and health issues. The deceased got the necessary treatment and care around the clock by the specialized medical team and all the cases in isolation and treatment centers. About the COVID-19 Deaths Read more about the seventh death – Click Here Read more about the sixth death -…

Bahrain tested a total of 67327 until now. There are 764 active cases. These include 760 stable cases and 4 critical cases. 591 people have been discharged. Only 6 deaths have been reported until now. The Ministry of Health announced today the death of a 60-year-old Bahraini citizen, who has underlying chronic diseases and health issues. The deceased got the necessary treatment and care around the clock by the specialized medical team and all the cases in isolation and treatment centers. About the COVID-19 Deaths Read more about the seventh death – Click Here Read more about the sixth death…

The Ministry of Health announced the death of a 60-year-old Bahraini citizen, who has underlying chronic diseases and health issues. The Ministry of Health expresses its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and all his family and relatives for this casualty. Ministry of Health: The deceased got the necessary treatment and care around the clock by the specialized medical team and all the cases in isolation and treatment centers.

Saudi Arabia reported  472 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the overall tally to 4,934 infected patients. Health Ministry Spokesman Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said that the death-related toll reached 65, while 805 infected people have recovered after received medical treatment.

“The capacity in Bahrain is great whether for positive cases or the patients that require only quarantine. Bahrain has done all the precautions in a great manner to prevent COVID-19. Less than 50% of the beds are occupied and the country is ready to deal with more. But we hope that we don’t need that in the coming days.” said Dr. Jameela Al Salman as the answer to a question asked by Sethuraj Kadakkal from Starvision News The capacity of the isolation and treatment centers is 1699 and the occupancy is 744 beds only, and in the private sector centers the capacity…

Bahrain tested a total of 67327 until now. There are 764 active cases. These include 760 stable cases and 4 critical cases. 591 people have been discharged. Only 6 deaths have been reported until now. The Ministry of Health has announced the death of a 63-year-old male Bahraini national on 10th April, a registered active case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) who was suffering from underlying and chronic health problems. The deceased male, who had returned from Iran, was placed in isolation and received extensive 24-hour treatment from a specialised medical team. About the COVID-19 Deaths Read more about the sixth death…

Amazon will begin to put new grocery delivery customers on a waitlist and curtail shopping hours at some Whole Foods stores to prioritize orders from existing customers buying food online during the coronavirus outbreak, the company said on Sunday. Many shoppers recently seeking to purchase groceries from the Seattle-based e-commerce company found they could not place orders due to a lack of available delivery slots. Amazon said it would have to relegate all-new online grocery customers to a waitlist starting Monday while working on adding capacity each week. In recent weeks, it increased the number of Whole Foods stores offering…