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The United Kingdom’s coronavirus death toll has risen by 621 according to new figures released by the Department of Health and Social Care. This is less than Saturday’s reported increase of 708. By the numbers: In total, there have now been 4,934 recorded deaths from coronavirus in the UK. The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus is now at 47,806 – which is an increase of 5,903 on Saturday’s figures.

India is restricting the export of most diagnostic testing kits, as coronavirus cases in the South Asian nation topped 3,350 on Sunday despite a three-week nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the respiratory disease reported Reuters News. India, which in recent weeks already banned the export of certain drugs, along with ventilators, masks and other protective gear needed by both patients and medical staff, issued the latest directive on Saturday. The move comes even as U.S. President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone call on Saturday, to release supplies of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which is…

Another cruise ship with coronavirus victims on board, including two fatalities, docked in Florida on Saturday. Princess Cruises spokeswoman Negin Kamali said in an email that the Coral Princess ship was docking in Miami. The ship with 1,020 passengers and 878 crew members had been in limbo for days awaiting permission to dock, The Associated Press (AP) reported. As of Thursday, Kamali said seven passengers and five crew members had tested positive for the coronavirus. A day earlier, the cruise ships Zaandam and Rotterdam were permitted to dock at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, with 14 critically ill people taken…

Chinese businessman Jack Ma donated medical supplies and equipment to support Jordan’s healthcare sector in the country’s efforts to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Petra news agency reported that the support package through the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation includes 100,000 virus detection kits, 30 BiPAP machines, 300,000 medical facemasks, 50 infrared thermometer guns, and 10,000 sets of protective clothing for the use of medical personnel. King Abdullah and Queen Rania Al Abdullah, in a phone call, expressed appreciation to Chinese philanthropist. The medical supplies, particularly the detection kits, are of great value to Jordan, as extensive testing for…

More than 50 experts in the fields of psychology, mental and social support and life skills are participating in the initiative, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. UAE National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing NPHW launched a national campaign for mental support for all UAE residents to help them overcome the psychological impact resulting from the COVID-19. According to BNA, the programme is an online initiative using modern digital solutions and social media channels. It consists of three components, the first: “Let’s Support, Together”, features daily online live sessions in which mental health professionals and experts provide mental support, answer questions,…

A pharmacy was closed for hiking the prices of sanitisers, profiting from the exceptional conditions resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) according to BNA. The pharmacy was found to be hiking the price of the 250-millilitre hand sanitizer by 81 percent and the 500-millilitre one by 105% in profit margin gaming soaring demand on such necessary products. The pharmacy which is located in the area of Riffa was found in breach of Law 35 of 2019 on consumer protection, said the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism in a statement yesterday. The ministry slammed the greedy hiking of prices as…

The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), with the support of the Minister of Interior, has begun distributing electronic bracelets compatible with the Kingdom’s COVID-19 contact tracing app, ‘BeAware’ according to BNA. The application complements the efforts of the National Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by advancing contact tracing efforts to swiftly identify and keep track of all active cases and their contacts. The iGA Chief Executive, Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, noted that the application is an example of how Bahrain is leveraging technology to safeguard the well-being of citizens and residents. Al Qaed explained…

Director-General of Traffic, Brigadier Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Abdulwahab Al Khalifa, today asserted that as part of the directives of the Interior Minister, and in line with its long-run strategy, the department continues to offer high quality and swift services. He revealed that 80% of traffic services were processed electronically in the second half of March. The Director-General said that the progress shows the awareness of the public to contribute to limiting the spread of coronavirus. He noted that people could receive online services via bahrain.bh and the e-traffic application.

Bahrain tested a total of 39379 until now. There are 261 active cases. These include 258 stable cases and 3 critical cases. 423 people have been discharged. Only 4 death has been reported until now. Read more about the fourth death – Click Here Read more about the third death – Click Here Read more about the second death – Click Here

Gov Andrew Cuomo said New York has 85,000 medical volunteers, including 22,000 out of state volunteers, according to comments he made at a press conference today. Cuomo said he is singing and executive order to allow medical students slated to graduate to begin practicing. “I want all of this to be over,” Cuomo said Saturday regarding the pandemic. The governor mentioned his mother has been stressed about his brother and anchor Chris Cuomo’s positive diagnosis.